Sony SLV-E580EG manual Troubleshooting, Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy

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Troubleshooting (continued)

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.

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
	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,” “L2,” or “L3” 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.

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Additional Information

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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 channelAbbreviation Country Language Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionIf your country does not appear, select Else Press Auto SET UP Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Before you start… Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Press OK Setting the clockPress Cursor /.to set the date 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 OKProg + Manual setup Presetting channelsPress Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK 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 Setting Canal Plus channels Setting the Canal Plus decoderConnecting a decoder 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 stop searching Searching using the index functionTo search backwards, press = Index About Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Tip Changing menu options Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsInitial settings are indicated in bold print Menu choicesMenu option Set this option to Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices Connecting to a VCR How to connect to record on this VCRSignal flow Not supplied Tip Other VCR Player EURO-AV ScartPin adaptor Player not supplied Connecting to a VCRThis VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Before you start editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing To stop editingTo stop while editing Audio dubbingBefore you start 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 outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Index to parts and controlsMains lead Antenne Entree connectorRear panel Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Index PAY-TV