Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1: Unpacking

5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

9Step 3: Connecting the VCR

11Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR

13Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

14Step 6: Setting the clock

16Manual setup —

Selecting a language, Presetting channels

Getting Started

Basic Operations

21Playing a tape

24Recording TV programmes

28Recording TV programmes using the timer

Editing

43Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

45Basic editing

46Audio dubbing

Additional Operations

32Playing/searching at various speeds

35Recording TV programmes using the quick timer

36Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

38Searching using the index function

39Adjusting the picture

41Changing menu options

Additional Information

47Troubleshooting

50Specifications

51Index to parts and controls

Back cover

Index

Introduction

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Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety Installing Table of contents Getting Started Unpacking To operate Set Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteries PROG+ VOL+ Setting up the remote commanderTV control buttons Cursor /./? Wide Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderDisplay Menu Manufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVs Connecting the VCR To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowMains lead Additional connections Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector To a TV that has Line in connector Tuning your TV to the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correctTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before you start… Setting the clock Press Cursor /to start the clock Manual setup Selecting a language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channels TV system Channel number SET field Manual setup -- Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clear FF P Pause 0 REW á Play Stop Playing a tapeBasic Operations Basic Operations To set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To replay a recently watched scene Enjoying the simulated stereo sound Virtual Stereo To use the time counter REC Stop Recording TV programmes To stop recording Recording indicator To save a recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recording Tips Displayed. BasicOperations Recording TV programmes using the timer Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using the timerTo use the VCR after setting the timer Daily/weekly recording Tips REW á Play Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REW Reverse High speed Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog mode To resume normal playback Playing/searching at various speeds Recording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modeTo extend the duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeProgramme Will be cut off About 20 seconds will be cut off To stop searching Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the picture Auto Tape Speed Changing menu optionsMenu choices Tape Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsVideo Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Options menu choices How to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo system This VCR Player How to connect to a stereo systemConnecting to a VCR or stereo system VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow To stop editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing Before you start editing Audio dubbing Before you start editing…To stop while editing Additional Information TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Clock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Troubleshooting Video Others Symptom Remedy Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories System Front panel Index to parts and controls Index to parts and controls Display window Rear panel Remote commander Additional Information G, H Index

Sony SLV-E580EE manual Table of contents

Models: SLV-E580EE