Sony SLV-E780EE manual Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function, Press Auto SET UP, Tip

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Step 5

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the TV channels guided by the sequence indicated on the TV screen.

AUTO SET UP

AUTO SET UP Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.

The VCR automatically turns on, and the ATP (Auto Tuner Preset) function starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in numerical order (according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning your TV to the VCR”).

After the search is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

The factory preset language for the on-screen display is English. If you want to change the language to Russian, see page 15.

Note

Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during the ATP operations. If you do, repeat the steps above.

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Getting Started

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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 You can use this remoteSetting up the remote commander TV control buttonsAudio Monitor Connecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector To a TV that has Line in connectorAdditional connections Cable as shown on the rightTuning your TV to the VCR Factory-preset RF channel appears in the display windowPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR Press RF Channel on the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want toPlay a tape, set the TV to the video channel To obtain a clear picture from the VCRSetting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP TipSetting the clock Before you start…Setting the clock Press /to flash the month and set the month pressingPress /to start the clock Press OKManual setup Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display languagePress /.to select Language and press OK Manual setup Presetting channels Press /.to select Tuner and press OKProg + Press /.to move the cursor Ó to Press Prog +/- to select the programmePosition Press ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is displayedManual setup -- Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear Press ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OKPlaying a tape Basic OperationsPlay P Pause # FF p Stop 03 REW Additional tasks To replay a recently watched sceneTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapePlaying a tape To use the time counterTo display the counter on the TV screen, press Display Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programmesTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder, turn it onRecording TV programmes To stop recordingSafety tab To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to eight programmes at a timePress Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Recording TV programmes using the timer To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop on the VCRTo use the VCR after setting the timer Daily/weekly recordingTo record satellite broadcasts Tips Playing/searching at various speeds Additional OperationsPlay Playback options OperationPlaying/searching at various speeds To resume normal playbackRecording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modePress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting stereo and bilingual programmes Selecting the sound during playbackHow sound is recorded on a video tape Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you wantAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the picture Press MENU, then select Settings Select Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choicesChanging menu options Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices Menu option Set this option toHow to connect to record on this VCR VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowEditing with another VCR This VCR RecorderSignal flow Not supplied Editing with another VCROther VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Operation When recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRsTroubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsSymptom Remedy Additional InformationRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Troubleshooting Others Symptom RemedySpecifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window VideoRear panel Index to parts and controlsRemote commander Index J, K