Sony SLV-E580EG Playing a tape, Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel, Press á Play

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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1	2	3	COUNTER
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DISPLAY

REPLAY

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P PAUSE 0 REW á PLAY

p STOP

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1		Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2		Insert a tape.
		The VCR turns on and starts playing


		automatically if you insert a tape with its
		safety tab removed.

3	PLAY	Press á PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingRemote sensor Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesTV control buttons Setting up the remote commanderTip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsConnecting the VCR LINE-1 TV EURO-AV Scart VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable not supplied Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector Additional connectionsTuning your TV to the VCR Play a tape, set the TV to the video channel Tuning your TV to the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want toIf your country does not appear, select Else Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionAbbreviation Country Language To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP Setting the clock manually Setting the clockBefore you start… Press Cursor /.to set the date Setting the clockPress OK Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Press Cursor ?//to select on Press Cursor /.to select Language and press OK Manual setup Selecting a languagePress Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK Manual setup Presetting channelsProg + Press Cursor ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SETPress Prog +/- to select the programme PositionDisabling unwanted programme positions Manual setup -- Presetting channelsPress Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clearManual setup Setting up ShowView Setting up ShowView for satellite broadcasts Manual setup Setting up ShowView Connecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus decoderSetting Canal Plus channels Press MENU, then press Cursor /.to Setting the Canal Plus decoderSelect Settings and press OK Press Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OKProgramme position Press Prog +/- to select the desired12 OK Press á Play When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyPlaying a tape Turn on your TV and set it to the video channelTo set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To replay a recently watched sceneTo display the counter on the TV screen, press Display To use the time counterREC Stop Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programmes To record from a decoder, turn it onTo stop recording To save a recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTips Press Showview Recording TV programmes using ShowViewSET Clear Daily/weekly recording Recording TV programmes using ShowViewTimer recording with VPS/PDC signals To stop the VCR while recording, press p StopTo record satellite broadcasts To use the VCR after setting the timerPress Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Setting the timer manuallyOperations To stop recording BasicSetting the timer manually REW á Play Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REWPlaying/searching at various speeds Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog modeTo resume normal playback To extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode Press Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsTo search backwards, press = Index Searching using the index functionTo stop searching Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip Menu choices Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsInitial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu optionsOptions menu choices Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu option Set this option to How to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCROther VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Signal flow Not supplied TipThis VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Connecting to a VCRPin adaptor Player not supplied To stop editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing Before you start editingBefore you start editing… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Additional Information TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Clock Power Playback Symptom RemedyRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingVideo Others Symptom RemedyInputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controls Display windowRear panel Antenne Entree connectorMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information PAY-TV Index

Playing a tape

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

Press á PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Basic Operations