Sony SLV-E580EE manual Recording TV programmes using the quick timer, To extend the duration

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Recording TV programmes using the quick timer

After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

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QUICK TIMER

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While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.

The indicator appears in the display window.

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Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

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The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Using the quick timer during stop mode

You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by pressing QUICK TIMER. To set the programme position, you can use the PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT buttons. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration. The recording will start automatically.

Additional Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingTo operate Set Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesPROG+ VOL+ Setting up the remote commanderTV control buttons Cursor /./?Wide Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderDisplay MenuManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsMains lead Connecting the VCRTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Additional connections Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector To a TV that has Line in connectorTuning 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 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 clearFF P Pause 0 REW á Play Stop Playing a tapeBasic Operations Basic OperationsTo set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To replay a recently watched sceneEnjoying the simulated stereo sound Virtual Stereo To use the time counterREC Stop Recording TV programmesTo stop recording Recording indicatorTo save a recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTips Displayed. BasicOperationsRecording TV programmes using the timer Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using the timerTo use the VCR after setting the timer Daily/weekly recordingTips REW á Play Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REWReverse High speed Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog modeTo resume normal playback Playing/searching at various speedsTo 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 To stop searching Searching using the index functionAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the picture Auto Tape Speed Changing menu optionsMenu choices Tape Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsVideo Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Options menu choicesHow to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemThis VCR Player How to connect to a stereo systemConnecting to a VCR or stereo system VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowTo stop editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing Before you start editingTo stop while editing Audio dubbingBefore you start editing… Additional Information TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Clock Power Playback Symptom RemedyRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingVideo Others Symptom RemedyInputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemFront panel Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controls Display windowRear panel Remote commander Additional Information G, H Index