Sony SLV-E580EE Changing menu options, Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to

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Changing menu options (continued)

VIDEO OPTIONS menu choices

Menu option	Set this option to
OPC	• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function and
	improve picture quality.
	• OFF to switch off OPC.

EDIT	• ON to minimise picture deterioration when editing.
	• OFF to turn off EDIT.
SYSTEM	• AUTO to set the colour system automatically.
	• PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
	• MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour
	system.
	For details, see page 22.

OPTIONS menu choices

Menu option	Set this option to

POWER SAVE	• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the
	VCR power.

• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by.

Notes

•When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.

•With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.

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Additional 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