Recording TV programmes, REC Stop | Sony SLV-E580EG guide

Recording TV programmes

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DISPLAY

0

INPUT

SELECT

PROG +/–

SP/LP

r REC

p STOP

1	Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
	To record from a decoder, turn it on.

2	Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3 INPUT SELECT

Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window.

SP VIDEO

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Basic Operations

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Sony SLV-E580EG Recording TV programmes, To record from a decoder, turn it on, Insert a tape with its safety tab in place

Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systems Table of contents Unpacking Getting Started Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Remote sensor Setting up the remote commander TV control buttons Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Tip Code numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code number Connecting 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 supplied Tuning 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 channel 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 Manual setup Selecting a language Press Cursor /.to select Language and press OK Press Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK Manual setup Presetting channelsProg + Position Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SETPress Prog +/- to select the programme Press Cursor ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is Manual setup -- Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clear Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK 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 Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OK Setting the Canal Plus decoderSelect Settings and press OK Press MENU, then press Cursor /.to Press Prog +/- to select the desired Programme position 12 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 Play To replay a recently watched scene Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To set the colour system To use the time counter To display the counter on the TV screen, press Display To record from a decoder, turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programmes REC Stop To stop recording To watch another TV programme while recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To save a recording Tips Recording TV programmes using ShowView Press Showview SET Clear To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop Recording TV programmes using ShowViewTimer recording with VPS/PDC signals Daily/weekly recording To use the VCR after setting the timer To record satellite broadcasts Setting the timer manually Press Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Basic Operations To stop recording Setting the timer manually REW Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REW á Play Playback options Operation To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode Playing/searching at various speeds To 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 duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap To search backwards, press = Index Searching using the index functionTo stop searching Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip Changing menu options Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsInitial settings are indicated in bold print Menu choices Options menu choices Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu option Set this option to Connecting to a VCR How to connect to record on this VCR Signal flow Not supplied Tip Other VCR Player EURO-AV Scart This VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Connecting to a VCRPin adaptor Player not supplied Before you start editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing To stop editing Before you start editing… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Clock Power Playback Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Additional Information Troubleshooting Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Others Symptom Remedy Video System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputs Front panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Index to parts and controls Rear panel Antenne Entree connectorMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Index PAY-TV