Sony SLV-E580EE manual Recording TV programmes using the timer, Before you start…

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Recording TV programmes using the timer

You can preset up to eight programmes at a time.

Before you start…

•Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

ON/STANDBY

MENU

OK

CURSOR

1 2 3 >/./?//

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

INPUT SELECT

p STOP

1 • MENU

• CURSOR

• OK

Press MENU and select TIMER, then press OK.

TIMER		9 . 1 2 WE
DATE	TIME	PROG
TODAY	– : – –	– : – – – –
SP / LP
SP
SELECT	:
SET	:
OK	: OK

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Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedSetting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries To operate SetSetting up the remote commander TV control buttonsCursor /./? PROG+ VOL+Controlling other TVs with the remote commander DisplayMenu WideCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connecting the VCRMains lead Connecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connectorTo 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 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 OKPlaying a tape Basic OperationsBasic Operations FF P Pause 0 REW á Play StopPlaying a tape Additional tasksTo replay a recently watched scene To set the colour systemTo use the time counter Enjoying the simulated stereo sound Virtual StereoRecording TV programmes REC StopRecording indicator To stop recordingRecording TV programmes To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingDisplayed. BasicOperations TipsRecording TV programmes using the timer Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR Recording TV programmes using the timer To use the VCR after setting the timerDaily/weekly recording To record satellite broadcastsTips Playing/searching at various speeds Additional OperationsREW REW á Play Playback options OperationUsing the shuttle ring To use the shuttle ring in normal modeTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Reverse High speedPlaying/searching at various speeds To resume normal playbackUsing 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 Searching using the index function To stop searchingAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the picture Changing menu options Menu choicesTape Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Auto Tape SpeedChanging menu options Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices Menu option Set this option toConnecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCRHow to connect to a stereo system Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow This VCR PlayerWhen recording on this VCR Basic editingBefore you start editing To stop editingBefore you start editing… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Additional InformationTroubleshooting Recording Timer recording Symptom RemedyOthers Symptom Remedy VideoSpecifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelDisplay window Index to parts and controlsRear panel Remote commander Additional Information Index G, H