Sony SLV-E580EE manual Recording TV programmes using the timer, Daily/weekly recording

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Turn on the satellite tuner.

Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued)

Daily/weekly recording

In step 3 above, press CURSOR .to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. Press CURSOR >to change the indication in reverse order.

TODAY nSU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) nMO-SA (Monday to Saturday) nMO- FR (Monday to Friday) nSA (every Saturday) ..... nMO (every Monday) nSU

(every Sunday) n1 month later n(dates count down)

nTODAY

To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.

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2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish to make a timer setting.

3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ON/STANDBY. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ON/STANDBY to reset the VCR after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

Reset the counter.

Display tape information on the TV screen.

Check the timer settings.

Watch another TV programme.

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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 numberConnecting the VCR To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowMains lead 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 Tuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correctTo 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 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 playbackRecording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modeTo extend the duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeProgramme Will be cut off About 20 seconds will be cut off Searching using the index function To stop searchingAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC 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 editingAudio dubbing Before you start editing…To stop while 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