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If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions Safety •...
Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 13 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 14 Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 17 Selecting a language 19 Presetting channels...
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SE700G, SE700I, SE800G and SE800I.
Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.
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FASTEXT buttons TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Setting up the remote commander WIDE AUDIO MONITOR DISPLAY t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG +/–/ 2 +/–...
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
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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 the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers. Manufacturer Sony Akai Ferguson Grundig Hitachi...
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 10. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
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About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* , Q-Link* LINK* , or T-V LINK* automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
Note • You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a programme from your set top box. SLV-SE800G and SE800I only SLV-SE700G and SE700I only Connecting the VCR AUDIO OUT LINE IN Audio cable (not supplied)
Step 4 : 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 TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, and VCR clock automatically.
Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR.” below. Tuning your TV to the VCR RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...
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Press RF CHANNEL. AUTO SET UP You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. RF CHANNEL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/–...
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. AUTO SET UP The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. RF CHANNEL Press PROGRAM +/–...
Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, use the on-screen display to select another language. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
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Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. Selecting a language...
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 channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
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Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press PLAY SLV-SE700I and SE800I only: Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV, PLAY then press OK. SLV-SE700I and SE800I only: Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then PLAY press OK. To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/–...
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Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the following PLAY order: • VHF IA - IJ, SA10 - SA13 (SLV-SE700I and SE800I only) • UHF B21 - B69 • CATV S1 - S20 (SLV-SE700I and SE800I only) •...
If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. However, if the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function. Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
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 unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position, PLAY then press ,. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly. Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position. PLAY The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate...
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Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU LISTS, and press OK.
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. PLAY Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
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Press ,. PLAY Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z t 0 t 1 t …...
Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer 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 your area is broadcasting a time signal.
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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to set the day. PLAY Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the PLAY item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
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Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Tips • To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m. • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note •...
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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. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press PLAY...
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Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time PLAY signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.
Setting your personal code For identification, you can enter a personal code into the VCR. Once you enter your personal code, you can confirm it any time but can never change it. Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen.
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Enter your personal code. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (blank space) t – (hyphen) t A 2 Press , to set the next character.
Basic Operations Playing a tape NTSC PB Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Playing a tape Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR...
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Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV. When your TV is PAL only PAL and NTSC...
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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. • The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape. •...
Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY SP/LP t TV/VIDEO PROG +/– z REC x STOP continued Recording TV programmes...
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Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name you want • PROG to record. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. SP / LP LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
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To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander.
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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR). Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source.
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE800G and SE800I only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date. DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–...
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons. PROGRAM TRACKING Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window.
To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: •...
About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set.
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
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Press TIMER. TIMER • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select PLAY VIDEO Plus+, then press OK. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus+: The VIDEO Plus+ menu appears on the TV screen.
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If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC setting: PLAY 1 Press </, to highlight the item you want to change. 2 Press M/m to reset it. • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”...
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To record a programme from your set top box If you connect a set top box and the VCR, you can record a programme from your set top box. Turn on the set top box. On the set top box, select the programme for which you want to make a timer setting.
Setting the timer manually If the VIDEO Plus+ system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. … Before you start • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
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Press TIMER. TIMER • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select PLAY STANDARD, then press OK. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.
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To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLV-SE800G, SE800I Shuttle ring SLV-SE700G, SE700I Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind H PLAY H PLAY Operation During fast-forward, hold down M down m REW/m. Playing/searching at various speeds ×2 y SLOW FF/M.
Playback options Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. Using the shuttle ring (SLV-SE800G and SE800I only) With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.
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To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame.
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press z REC. indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE800G and SE800I only) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a set top box by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work. When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from LINE-3 IN.
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. SYNCHRO REC Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3” in the display window. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn it off.
Notes • This function may not work with some types of set top boxes. • Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press •...
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Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu. • To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change, then press M/m to reset it. •...
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (The NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu should be set to NICAM (initial setting).
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How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Stereo Normal audio track (monaural)
Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme position of programmes recorded on a tape.
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Press OK. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme. To stop searching Press x STOP. To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH. To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen.
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Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA. If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a programme. Press OK. The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed. Tips • You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list. •...
Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press ./> INDEX SEARCH. •...
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press TRACKING +/–...
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To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off. • To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Notes •...
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select the option, then press OK. Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
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Menu option Set this option to AUTO LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.
Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR. SLV-SE800G and SE800I only SLV-SE700G and SE700I only t LINE-3 IN* Other VCR (Player)
Basic editing (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. •...
Audio dubbing (SLV-SE800G and SE800I only) This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder.
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR) at the same time. After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural. To stop editing Press x STOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark.
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Troubleshooting Remedy • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette as explained above. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
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Symptom Remedy The SYNCHRO REC • The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press button turns off while SYNCHRO REC again. recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. The Synchronized • The connected equipment was not turned off. Recording function does not Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC work.
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture Troubleshooting • Rough picture • Unclear picture initial contamination • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal...
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel SLV-SE800G, SE800I A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (34) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (5) D A EJECT button (37) E Shuttle ring (56) F H PLAY button (37) (56) G JOG button (57) H z REC (record) button (40) (58) (76)
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SLV-SE700G, SE700I A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (34) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (5) D A EJECT button (37) E H PLAY button (37) (56) F z REC (record) button (40) (58) (76) G X (pause) button (37) (76) H x STOP button (34) (37) (76)
Display window STEREO NICAM LP A Timer indicator (45) (50) (53) B NICAM indicator (64) C STEREO indicator (64) D Tape speed indicators (40) E VIDEO indicator (10) (40) F VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (50) G OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (70) * SLV-SE800G and SE800I only Index to parts and controls...
B t LINE-2 IN connector* t LINE-3 IN connector* (75) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10) SLV-SE700G and SE700I only SLV-SE800G and SE800I only D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10) (12) (75) E i LINE-1 (TV)
Remote commander Index to parts and controls A Z EJECT button (37) B WIDE button (for TV) (7) C AUDIO MONITOR button (64) D ×2 button* (56) E y SLOW button* (56) F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (40) DISPLAY button (40) H - (ten’s digit) button (6) (41) I 2 (volume) +/–...
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M [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (5) N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (6) (50) O COUNTER/REMAIN button (40) / (Teletext) button (for TV) (7) P a TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (6) Q ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons* (69) R CLEAR button (37) (49) (63) S t TV/VIDEO button (6) (10) (40)
Disabling the programme positions 25 Dubbing. see Editing Editing 74 EP mode 38 Hi-fi audio track 65 Index search 69 Sony Corporation Printed in France Language selecting 17 LP mode 40 Monaural 64 Monitoring during playback 64 during recording 64...