Sony SLV-E780EE manual To check the remaining time, To watch another TV programme while recording

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To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with theindicator also appears in the display window.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Time counter

Remaining time

To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE SELECT in the TAPE OPTIONS menu according to the tape type you use (see page 39).

To watch another TV programme while recording

1 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

2 Select another programme position on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

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Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingUsing the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteTV control buttons Setting up the remote commanderAudio Monitor Connecting the VCR To a TV that has Line in connector To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connectorAdditional connections Cable as shown on the rightFactory-preset RF channel appears in the display window Tuning your TV to the VCRPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR Press RF Channel on the VCRYou have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to To check to see if the TV tuning is correctPlay a tape, set the TV to the video channel To obtain a clear picture from the VCRTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP TipBefore you start… Setting the clockPress /to flash the month and set the month pressing Setting the clockPress /to start the clock Press OKYou can change the on-screen display language Manual setup Selecting a languagePress /.to select Language and press OK Press /.to select Tuner and press OK Manual setup Presetting channelsProg + Press Prog +/- to select the programme Press /.to move the cursor Ó toPosition Press ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is displayedDisabling unwanted programme positions Manual setup -- Presetting channelsPress ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clearBasic Operations Playing a tapePlay P Pause # FF p Stop 03 REW To replay a recently watched scene Additional tasksTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo use the time counter Playing a tapeTo display the counter on the TV screen, press Display Recording TV programmes Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder, turn it onTo stop recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time Safety tabTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Recording TV programmes using the timerPress Menu and select TIMER, then press OK To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop on the VCR Recording TV programmes using the timerDaily/weekly recording To use the VCR after setting the timerTo record satellite broadcasts Tips Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsPlay Playback options OperationTo resume normal playback Playing/searching at various speedsUsing the quick timer during stop mode Recording TV programmes using the quick timerPress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting the sound during playback Selecting stereo and bilingual programmesHow sound is recorded on a video tape Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you wantAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the picture Initial settings are indicated in bold print Press MENU, then select Settings Select OptionsChanging menu options Menu choicesVideo Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsOptions menu choices Menu option Set this option toVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to record on this VCREditing with another VCR This VCR RecorderEditing with another VCR Signal flow Not suppliedOther VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Before you start editing Operation When recording on this VCRTo stop editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRsSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Additional InformationRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Others Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingSupplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Video Display windowIndex to parts and controls Rear panelRemote commander J, K Index
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