Sony SLV-E580EG 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.

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Additional Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedSetting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries 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 Connecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connectorAdditional connections LINE-1 TV EURO-AV Scart VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable not suppliedTuning your TV to the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correctYou 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 Manual setup Selecting a language Press Cursor /.to select Language and press OKManual setup Presetting channels Press Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OKProg + Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SET Press Prog +/- to select the programmePosition 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 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Connecting a decoderSetting Canal Plus channels Setting the Canal Plus decoder Select Settings and press OKPress Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OK Press MENU, then press Cursor /.toPress Prog +/- to select the desired Programme position12 OK When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically Playing a tapeTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press á PlayPlaying a tape Additional tasksTo replay a recently watched scene To set the colour systemTo use the time counter To display the counter on the TV screen, press DisplayInsert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programmesTo record from a decoder, turn it on REC StopTo stop recording Recording TV programmes To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips Recording TV programmes using ShowView Press ShowviewSET Clear Recording TV programmes using ShowView Timer recording with VPS/PDC signalsTo stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop 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 Playing/searching at various speeds Additional OperationsREW REW á Play Playback options OperationUsing the shuttle ring To use the shuttle ring in normal modeTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback Recording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modePress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlapSearching using the index function To search backwards, press = IndexTo stop searching Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choicesVideo Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Options menu choicesMenu 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 ScartConnecting to a VCR This VCR Recorder LINE-1 TVPin adaptor Player not supplied When recording on this VCR Basic editingBefore you start editing To stop editingAudio dubbing Before you start editing…To stop while editing Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Additional InformationTroubleshooting Recording Timer recording Symptom RemedyOthers Symptom Remedy VideoSpecifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Index to parts and controlsAntenne Entree connector Rear panelMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Index PAY-TV