Sony SLV-E580EE manual Recording TV programmes, To check the remaining time, To save a recording

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Recording TV programmes (continued)

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 time appear alternately. The remaining time with the indicator also appears in the display window.

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0 : 00 : 22

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Time counter

Remaining time

To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE SELECT in the TAPE OPTIONS menu according to the tape type you use (see page 41).

To watch another TV programme while recording

1 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

2 Select another programme position on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

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Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedInserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander To operate SetCursor /./? Setting up the remote commanderTV control buttons PROG+ VOL+Menu Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderDisplay WideCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberMains lead Connecting the VCRTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow To a TV that has Line in connector Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector Additional connectionsTuning your TV to the VCR To obtain a clear picture from the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionSetting the clock Before you start…Press Cursor /to start the clock Manual setup Selecting a language Manual setup Presetting channels Prog +Manual setup -- Presetting channels TV system Channel number SET fieldDisabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clear Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OKBasic Operations Playing a tapeBasic Operations FF P Pause 0 REW á Play StopTo replay a recently watched scene Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To set the colour systemTo use the time counter Enjoying the simulated stereo sound Virtual StereoRecording TV programmes REC StopRecording indicator To stop recordingTo watch another TV programme while recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To save a recordingDisplayed. BasicOperations TipsRecording TV programmes using the timer Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR Daily/weekly recording Recording TV programmes using the timerTo use the VCR after setting the timer To record satellite broadcastsTips REW Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REW á Play Playback options OperationTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode Reverse High speedPlaying/searching at various speeds To resume normal playbackTo extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Programme Will be cut off About 20 seconds will be cut off When the timer settings overlapProgramme Searching using the index function To stop searchingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the picture Tape Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsMenu choices Auto Tape SpeedOptions menu choices Changing menu optionsVideo Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Menu option Set this option toConnecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCRVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to a stereo systemConnecting to a VCR or stereo system This VCR PlayerBefore you start editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing To stop editingTo stop while editing Audio dubbingBefore you start editing… Clock Power Playback Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Additional InformationTroubleshooting Recording Timer recording Symptom RemedyOthers Symptom Remedy VideoSystem SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelDisplay window Index to parts and controlsRear panel Remote commander Additional Information Index G, H