Index to parts and controls, Front panel

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

1ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (11)

2Tape compartment

3¤ EJECT button (32)

40 REW (rewind) button (45)

5) FF (fast-forward) button (45)

6á PLAY button (45)

7JOG button (46)

8r REC (record) button (59)

9p STOP button (59)

0Shuttle ring (46)

!Á P PAUSE button (59)

!ª PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons (12, 47, 52)

!£ AUTO SET UP/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (11, 13)

!¢ Remote sensor (5)

!° LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (56)

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Sony SLV-E580EG manual Index to parts and controls, Front panel, Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details

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 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 Press Cursor /.to select Language and press OK Manual setup Selecting a language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsPress Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK 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 Setting Canal Plus channels Setting the Canal Plus decoderConnecting a decoder 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 stop searching Searching using the index functionTo search backwards, press = Index About Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Tip Initial settings are indicated in bold print Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsChanging menu options Menu choices Menu option Set this option to Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices How to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCR Other VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Signal flow Not supplied Tip Pin adaptor Player not supplied Connecting to a VCRThis VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Basic editing When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editing To stop while editing Audio dubbingBefore you start 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 Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Index to parts and controls Display window Mains lead Antenne Entree connectorRear panel Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information PAY-TV Index