Sony SLV-E580EG manual Recording TV programmes, To record from a decoder, turn it on, REC Stop

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Recording TV programmes

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DISPLAY

INPUT

SELECT

PROG +/–

SP/LP

r REC

p STOP

1	Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
	To record from a decoder, turn it on.

2	Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3 INPUT SELECT

Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window.

SP VIDEO

Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedInserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Remote sensorSetting up the remote commander TV control buttonsControlling other TVs with the remote commander TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberConnecting the VCR Additional connections Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector LINE-1 TV EURO-AV Scart VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable not suppliedTuning your TV to the VCR You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to Tuning your TV to the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct Play a tape, set the TV to the video channelIf 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 Manual setup Selecting a language Press Cursor /.to select Language and press OKPress Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK Manual setup Presetting channelsProg + Position Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SETPress Prog +/- to select the programme Press Cursor ?//repeatedly until the channel you want isManual setup -- Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OKManual 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 Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OK Setting the Canal Plus decoderSelect Settings and press OK Press MENU, then press Cursor /.toPress Prog +/- to select the desired Programme position12 OK Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyPlaying a tape Press á PlayTo replay a recently watched scene Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To set the colour systemTo use the time counter To display the counter on the TV screen, press DisplayTo record from a decoder, turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programmes REC StopTo stop recording To watch another TV programme while recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To save a recordingTips Recording TV programmes using ShowView Press ShowviewSET Clear To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop Recording TV programmes using ShowViewTimer recording with VPS/PDC signals Daily/weekly recordingTo use the VCR after setting the timer To record satellite broadcastsSetting the timer manually Press Menu and select TIMER, then press OKBasic Operations To stop recordingSetting the timer manually REW Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REW á Play Playback options OperationTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback Press Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlapTo search backwards, press = Index Searching using the index functionTo stop searching Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip Changing menu options Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsInitial settings are indicated in bold print Menu choicesOptions menu choices Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu option Set this option to Connecting to a VCR How to connect to record on this VCRSignal flow Not supplied Tip Other VCR Player EURO-AV ScartThis VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Connecting to a VCRPin adaptor Player not supplied Before you start editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing To stop editingBefore you start editing… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Clock Power Playback Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Additional InformationTroubleshooting Recording Timer recording Symptom RemedyOthers Symptom Remedy VideoSystem SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Index to parts and controlsRear panel Antenne Entree connectorMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Index PAY-TV

Recording TV programmes

PROG +/–

r REC

p STOP

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

To record from a decoder, turn it on.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.