Table of contents | Sony SLV-E580EG specs

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

15Step 6: Setting the clock

19Manual setup —

Selecting a language, Presetting channels, Setting up ShowView*

27Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Getting Started

Basic Operations

31Playing a tape

34Recording TV programmes

38Recording TV programmes using ShowView

42Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

45Playing/searching at various speeds

48Recording TV programmes using the quick timer

49Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

51Searching using the index function

52Adjusting the picture

54Changing menu options

Editing

56Connecting to a VCR

59Basic editing

60Audio dubbing

Additional Information

61Troubleshooting

64Specifications

65Index to parts and controls

Back cover

Index

*ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. ShowView system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Sony SLV-E580EG manual Table of contents

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Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety Installing Table of contents Getting Started Unpacking Remote sensor Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteries TV control buttons Setting up the remote commander Tip Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Manufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVs Connecting 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 connections Tuning 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 to Setting 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 language Manual 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 Position Disabling unwanted programme positions Manual setup -- Presetting channels Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clear Manual 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 OK Programme position Press Prog +/- to select the desired 12 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 channel To set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To replay a recently watched scene To display the counter on the TV screen, press Display To use the time counter REC Stop Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programmes To record from a decoder, turn it on To stop recording To save a recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recording Tips Press Showview Recording TV programmes using ShowView SET Clear Daily/weekly recording Recording TV programmes using ShowViewTimer recording with VPS/PDC signals To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop To record satellite broadcasts To use the VCR after setting the timer Press Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Setting the timer manually Operations To stop recording Basic Setting the timer manually REW á Play Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REW Playing/searching at various speeds Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog mode To 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 duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Searching 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 options Video 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 VCR Other VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Signal flow Not supplied Tip Connecting 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 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 Index to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controls Display window Antenne Entree connector Rear panelMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information PAY-TV Index