Sony SLV-E780EE manual Daily/weekly recording, To record satellite broadcasts

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Turn on the satellite tuner.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press .to select the recording pattern. Each time you press

., the indication changes as shown below. Press >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

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 OKPress /.to select Language and press OK Manual setup Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsPress /.to select Tuner and press OK 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 clearPlay P Pause # FF p Stop 03 REW Playing a tapeBasic Operations To replay a recently watched scene Additional tasksTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo display the counter on the TV screen, press Display Playing a tapeTo use the time counter 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 Press Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Recording TV programmes using the timerYou can preset up to eight programmes at a time To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop on the VCR Recording TV programmes using the timerTo record satellite broadcasts To use the VCR after setting the timerDaily/weekly recording 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 wantAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking 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 RecorderOther VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Signal flow Not suppliedEditing with another VCR 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 outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Video Display windowIndex to parts and controls Rear panelRemote commander J, K Index