Sony SLV-E780EE manual Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy

Page 45

Recording

Timer recording

Symptom	Remedy
No TV programme appears on	• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
the TV screen.	are using a monitor, set it to video input.
	• If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial
	cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the
	OPTIONS menu is set to ON.

TV reception is poor.	• Adjust the TV aerial.
	• Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
	• Make sure SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the TUNER
	PRESET menu is set to the system in your area.

The tape starts playing as soon	• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
as it is inserted.	tape, cover the tab hole.

The tape is ejected when you	• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
press r REC.

Nothing happens when you	• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
press r REC.	• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
	button. Select a programme position when recording
	TV programmes; select “L1” or “L2” when recording
	from other equipment.
The timer does not operate.	• Check that the clock is set.
	• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
	• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
	• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
	• Make sure a programme has been set for timer
	recording.
	• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
	the current time.
	• Check that the decoder is turned on.
	• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
	• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
	mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and
	timer.

continued

Additional Information

45

Image 45

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