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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
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 language for the on-screen display, TV 
channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically.  
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the 
TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR).  Refer to 
your TV manual for TV tuning instructions.  If the picture does not 
appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel” on page 22.
2
Connect the mains lead to the 
mains.
The VCR automatically turns on, 
and the language abbreviations 
appear on the TV screen.
The abbreviations of the 
languages are as follows:
3
Press M/m/</, to select the language abbreviation from the table 
in step 2, then press OK.
The message for the Auto Set Up function appears.
E X I T
M E N U
:
O K
:
S E T
S E L E C T
G B
C Z
T R
R U
H U
P L
S K
:
 
Abbreviation
Country
Language
CZ
Czecho
Czech
HU
Hungary
Hungarian
PL
Poland
Polish
SK
Slovakia
Slovak
TR
Turkey
Turkish
RU
Russia
Russian
OK
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
4
Press OK.
The COUNTRY SELECTION 
menu* appears.
The abbreviations of the 
countries are as follows:
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For SLV-SE830N, SE730N and 
SX730N
Press M/m/</, to select the 
abbreviation of your country from 
the table in step 4, then press OK.
If your country does not appear, 
select OTHERS.
The VCR starts searching for all of 
the receivable channels and presets 
them (in the appropriate order for your local area).
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted 
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme 
positions” on page 31.
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears 
for any stations that transmit a time signal.  If the time does not 
appear, set the clock manually.  See “Setting the clock” on page 24.
For SLV-SE630N and SE430K
The clock setting menu appears.  See “Setting the clock” on 
page 24.
OK
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M E N U
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O K
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S E T
S E L E C T
C O U N T R Y   S E L E C T I O N
A
D K
B
F I N
D
N L
I
P
N
E
S
C H
T R
H U
G R
P L
C Z
O T H E R S
:
 
Abbreviation
Country
A
Austria
B
Belgium
DK
Denmark
FIN
Finland
D
Germany
NL
Netherlands
I
Italy
N
Norway
P
Portugal
E
Spain
S
Sweden
CH
Switzerland
TR
Turkey
GR
Greece
HU
Hungary
PL
Poland
CZ
Czech
OTHERS
other countries
Abbreviation
Country
OK
M E N U
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A U T O   S E T   U P
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press MENU.
To change the RF channel
If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on 
the VCR and TV.  Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m 
to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,.  Select the RF channel by 
pressing the M/m buttons.  Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that 
a clear picture appears.
Tip
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in 
the Auto Set Up function, see page 27.
Notes
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings 
(ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset.  If this happens, you have to set them again.
• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first 
time after you purchase the VCR.
• After using the Auto Set Up function, the language abbreviations do not appear 
automatically when you connect the mains lead again.  If you want to use the Auto 
Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight 
INSTALLATION and press OK.  Press M/m to highlight AUTO SET UP, then 
repeat all procedures from step 4.
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x (stop) on the VCR continuously for 
5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.
* not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K
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Selecting the TV system
Step 5 : Selecting the TV system
You must select the appropriate TV system for your area.
Before you start
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION 
and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight TV 
SYSTEM, then press ,.
3
Press , to select the appropriate TV system.  Select “G” for the 
B/G TV system, or “K” for the D/K TV system.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
OK
S E T
M E N U
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:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
A U T O   S E T   U P
M A N U A L   S E T   U P
S M A R T L I N K
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V C R   O U T P U T   C H
:
E X I T
T V   S Y S T E M
: G
OK
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
A U T O   S E T   U P
M A N U A L   S E T   U P
S M A R T L I N K
3 2
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V C R   O U T P U T   C H
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E X I T
T V   S Y S T E M
: G
OK
MENU
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