Tips | Sony SLV-E580EG specification

Tips

•To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

•You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV), LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector, or LINE 2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks using INPUT SELECT.

•The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.

•If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

•The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

•The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.

•If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

•You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus programme.

•When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct.

•The remaining time doesn’t work for an NTSC-recorded tape. “–H– –M” appears in the display window.

•The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

•About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed.

Basic Operations

Basic Operations

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Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systems Table of contents Getting Started Unpacking Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensor 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 To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting the VCRAdditional connections LINE-1 TV EURO-AV Scart VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable not supplied Tuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Tuning your TV to the VCRYou have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to 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 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 Prog +/- to select the programme Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SETPosition Press Cursor ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is 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 Select Settings and press OK Setting the Canal Plus decoderPress Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OK Press MENU, then press Cursor /.to Programme position Press Prog +/- to select the desired 12 OK Playing a tape When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press á Play Additional tasks Playing a tapeTo replay a recently watched scene To set the colour system To display the counter on the TV screen, press Display To use the time counter Recording TV programmes Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeTo record from a decoder, turn it on REC Stop To stop recording To check the remaining time Recording TV programmesTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recording Tips Press Showview Recording TV programmes using ShowView SET Clear Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Recording TV programmes using ShowViewTo stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop Daily/weekly recording 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 Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsREW REW á Play Playback options Operation To use the shuttle ring in normal mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Playing/searching at various speeds To resume normal playback Using the quick timer during stop mode Recording TV programmes using the quick timerPress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the 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 Initial settings are indicated in bold print Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsChanging menu options Menu choices 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 Basic editing When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editing Before you start editing… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Additional Information Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Troubleshooting Video Others Symptom Remedy Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputs 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