Sony SLV-E780EE 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 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 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 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 clearPlaying a tape Basic OperationsPlay P Pause # FF p Stop 03 REW To replay a recently watched scene Additional tasksTo 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 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 Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to eight programmes at a timePress Menu and select TIMER, then press OK To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop on the VCR Recording TV programmes using the timerTo use the VCR after setting the timer Daily/weekly recordingTo 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 picture Adjusting the trackingAbout 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 RecorderSignal flow Not supplied Editing with another VCROther 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 outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Video Display windowIndex to parts and controls Rear panelRemote commander J, K Index