Playing a tape, Press á Play, Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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1	2	3	COUNTER
4	5	6	COUNTER
4	5	6	RESET
7	8	9

DISPLAY

REPLAY

) FF

P PAUSE 0 REW á PLAY

p STOP

		NTSC PB

1		Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2		Insert a tape.
		The VCR turns on and starts playing


		automatically if you insert a tape with its
		safety tab removed.

3	PLAY	Press á PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

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Basic Operations

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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 If your country does not appear, select Else Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionAbbreviation Country Language To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP Setting the clock manually Setting the clockBefore you start… Press Cursor /.to set the date Setting the clockPress 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 Press Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK Manual setup Presetting channelsProg + 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 Connecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus 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 To search backwards, press = Index Searching using the index functionTo stop searching Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip Menu choices Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsInitial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu options Options menu choices Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu 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 This VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Connecting to a VCRPin adaptor Player not supplied To stop editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing Before you start editing Before you start editing… Audio dubbingTo 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 controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controls Display window Rear panel Antenne Entree connectorMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information PAY-TV Index

Sony SLV-E580EG Playing a tape, Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel, Press á Play

Models: SLV-E580EG

Playing a tape

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

Press á PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Basic Operations