Recording TV programmes using ShowView

Recording TV programmes using ShowView

Just enter the programme’s ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time.

Before you start…

•Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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

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ON/STANDBY

CURSOR ?//

SHOWVIEW

Programme number buttons

SET

CLEAR

pSTOP

1 SHOWVIEW

Press SHOWVIEW.

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NO. [ – – –– – – – – – ]

SET

: 0 – 9

Basic Operations

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Sony SLV-E580EG manual Recording TV programmes using ShowView, Press Showview

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 Abbreviation Country Language Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionIf your country does not appear, select Else Press Auto SET UP Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Before you start… Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Press OK Setting the clockPress Cursor /.to set the date 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 Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsPress Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK 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 Setting Canal Plus channels Setting the Canal Plus decoderConnecting a decoder 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 stop searching Searching using the index functionTo search backwards, press = Index About Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Tip Changing menu options Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsInitial settings are indicated in bold print Menu choices Menu option Set this option to Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices Connecting to a VCR How to connect to record on this VCR Signal flow Not supplied Tip Other VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Pin adaptor Player not supplied Connecting to a VCRThis VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Before you start editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing To stop editing To stop while editing Audio dubbingBefore you start 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 Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Index to parts and controls Mains lead Antenne Entree connectorRear panel Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Index PAY-TV