Sony SLV-E580EE manual Video Cassette Recorder

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Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-E580EE

©1998 by Sony Corporation

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingUsing the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries To operate SetTV control buttons Setting up the remote commanderCursor /./? PROG+ VOL+Display Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderMenu WideManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connecting the VCRMains lead To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has Line in connector Additional connectionsTuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Tuning your TV to the VCRTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionBefore you start… Setting the clockPress Cursor /to start the clock Manual setup Selecting a language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsTV system Channel number SET field Manual setup -- Presetting channelsDisabling unwanted programme positions Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clearBasic Operations Playing a tapeBasic Operations FF P Pause 0 REW á Play StopAdditional tasks Playing a tapeTo replay a recently watched scene To set the colour systemEnjoying the simulated stereo sound Virtual Stereo To use the time counterREC Stop Recording TV programmesTo stop recording Recording indicatorTo check the remaining time Recording TV programmesTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips Displayed. BasicOperationsRecording TV programmes using the timer Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR To use the VCR after setting the timer Recording TV programmes using the timerDaily/weekly recording To record satellite broadcastsTips Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsREW REW á Play Playback options OperationTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Reverse High speedTo resume normal playback Playing/searching at various speedsUsing the quick timer during stop mode Recording TV programmes using the quick timerTo extend the duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Programme When the timer settings overlapProgramme Will be cut off About 20 seconds will be cut off To stop searching Searching using the index functionAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the picture Menu choices Changing menu optionsTape Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Auto Tape SpeedVideo Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsOptions menu choices Menu option Set this option toHow to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemConnecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to a stereo systemVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow This VCR PlayerBasic editing When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingBefore you start editing… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Additional InformationRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingVideo Others Symptom RemedySupplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controls Display windowRear panel Remote commander Additional Information G, H Index