Sony SLV-E580EG To use the time counter, To display the counter on the TV screen, press Display

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To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

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To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

•The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

•The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

•The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape.

•Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:

–The picture becomes black and white.

–The picture shakes.

–No picture appears on the TV screen.

–Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.

–The colour density increases or decreases.

•If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with NTSC system, the sound is heard in monaural.

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 Remote sensorTV control buttons Setting up the remote commanderTip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsConnecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting the VCRAdditional connections LINE-1 TV EURO-AV Scart VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable not suppliedTuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Tuning your TV to the VCRYou have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to Play a tape, set the TV to the video channelSetting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function If your country does not appear, select ElseAbbreviation Country Language Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyBefore you start… Setting the clock Press Cursor /.to set the datePress 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 languageManual setup Presetting channels Press Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OKProg + Press Prog +/- to select the programme Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SETPosition Press Cursor ?//repeatedly until the channel you want isDisabling 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 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Connecting a decoderSetting Canal Plus channels Select Settings and press OK Setting the Canal Plus decoderPress Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OK Press MENU, then press Cursor /.toProgramme position Press Prog +/- to select the desired12 OK Playing a tape When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press á PlayAdditional tasks Playing a tapeTo replay a recently watched scene To set the colour systemTo display the counter on the TV screen, press Display To use the time counterRecording TV programmes Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeTo record from a decoder, turn it on REC StopTo stop recording To check the remaining time Recording TV programmesTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips Press Showview Recording TV programmes using ShowViewSET Clear Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Recording TV programmes using ShowViewTo stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop Daily/weekly recordingTo 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 Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsREW REW á Play Playback options OperationTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback Using 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 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsSearching using the index function To search backwards, press = IndexTo stop searching Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip 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 Options menu choicesMenu 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 TipConnecting to a VCR This VCR Recorder LINE-1 TVPin adaptor Player not supplied Basic editing When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingAudio dubbing Before you start editing…To stop while editing Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Additional InformationRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingVideo Others Symptom RemedySupplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controls Display windowAntenne Entree connector Rear panelMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information PAY-TV Index