Sony SLV-E580EG manual Others Symptom Remedy, Video

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Others

Symptom	Remedy
A tape cannot be inserted.	• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape
	compartment.

The remote commander does	• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
not function.	the remote sensor on the VCR.
	• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
	new ones if they are weak.
	• Make sure the		/		remote control switch is
		TV		VIDEO
	set correctly.
The tracking indicator does not	• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
appear on the screen.	tracking cannot be adjusted.
	• The tracking indicator does not appear when playing
	back an NTSC-recorded tape.

You cannot control other TVs.	• Set your TV’s code number. The code number resets to
	01 when you replace the batteries of the remote
	commander.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.	• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
	cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
	detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
	such as alcohol or benzine.

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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 toSetting 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 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 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Connecting a 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 settingsSearching using the index function To search backwards, press = IndexTo stop searching Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip Menu choices Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsInitial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu optionsVideo 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 To stop editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing Before you start editingAudio dubbing Before you start editing…To 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 SystemIndex 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