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Sony SLV-E580EG Operating Instructions Manual

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3-861-926-11 (2)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-E580EG
©1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-861-926-11 (2) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-E580EG ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at qualified service shop. Precautions Safety •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3: Connecting the VCR 11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR 13 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 Step 6: Setting the clock 19 Manual setup —...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries Getting Started...

  • Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander

    (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. To operate...
  • Page 6 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) TV control buttons Turn the TV into standby or active mode Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or from line in Select the programme position of the TV Adjust the volume of the TV Switch to TV (Teletext off) Switch to Teletext...

  • Page 7: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    • Do not use different types of batteries together. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
  • Page 8 • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number. Getting Started...

  • Page 9: Step 3: Connecting The Vcr

    Step 3 Connecting the VCR Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

  • Page 10: Additional Connections

    Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) Additional connections To a TV that has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right. Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step. ON/STANDBY Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. ON/STANDBY Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. RF CHANNEL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
  • Page 12 RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears. Note • If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted. Getting Started SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...

  • Page 13: Step 5: Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display and TV channels, guided by the sequence indicated on the TV screen.
  • Page 14 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued) Press AUTO SET UP. The ATP function starts searching for all of the AUTO SET UP receivable channels and presets them in numerical sequence. After the search is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.

  • Page 15: Step 6: Setting The Clock

    Step 6 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.
  • Page 16 Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR >/. to set the date. • CURSOR Press CURSOR / to flash the month and set the month pressing CURSOR >/.. • CURSOR Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing CURSOR / to flash •...
  • Page 17 Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function • MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to select SETTINGS and press OK. • CURSOR • OK Press CURSOR >/. to select CLOCK, then press OK. • CURSOR The cursor (”) appears at AUTO ADJUST. •...
  • Page 18 Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR ?// to select ON. • CURSOR Press CURSOR . to move the cursor (”) to CLOCK PROG, then press CURSOR • CURSOR ?// repeatedly until the programme position of a station that carries the time signal appears.

  • Page 19: Manual Setup

    Manual setup — Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. •...
  • Page 20 Manual setup — Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. •...
  • Page 21 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (”) to CHANNEL SET. • CURSOR • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. Press CURSOR ?// repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. • CURSOR The channels appear in the following order: B/G TV system Channel number in the CHANNEL...
  • Page 22 Manual setup –– Presetting channels (continued) If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor • CURSOR (”) to SYSTEM, then select B/G or D/K so that you get the better sound. To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps from 5 to 7.

  • Page 23: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function. Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme number for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
  • Page 24 Manual setup — Setting up ShowView ShowView is a feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. To use ShowView, each programme position needs to be matched with its ShowView guide channel. To get the guide channel numbers, look in the programme guide for your area that features ShowView numbers.
  • Page 25 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (”) to the row on which you want to set • CURSOR the guide channel. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press CURSOR >/. repeatedly. Press the programme number buttons to enter the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide.
  • Page 26 Manual setup — Setting up ShowView (continued) Select CHANNEL SET, then press CURSOR ?// repeatedly to tune the VCR to the satellite tuner. The channel number displayed beside CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner. Remember this number for the following steps.

  • Page 27: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder

    Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder EURO-AV cable (supplied with decoder) DECODER/:LINE-3 IN : LINE-1 (TV) EURO-AV cable (not supplied) Setting Canal Plus channels To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive...
  • Page 28 Setting the Canal Plus decoder (continued) • MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to select SETTINGS and press OK. • CURSOR • OK Press CURSOR >/. to select OPTIONS, then press OK. • CURSOR • OK Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (”) to DECODER/LINE3, then press •...
  • Page 29 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (”) to NORMAL/CATV, then select • CURSOR NORM. To preset CATV channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/– to select the desired • PROG programme position. Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (”) to CHANNEL SET, then press •...
  • Page 30 Setting the Canal Plus decoder (continued) If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press CURSOR >/./?// to move the • CURSOR cursor (”) to SYSTEM, then select B/G or D/K so that you get the better sound. • OK Press OK.

  • Page 31: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape NTSC PB Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press · PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
  • Page 32 Playing a tape (continued) Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To replay a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.
  • Page 33 To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. VIDEO To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

  • Page 34: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears INPUT SELECT in the display window.
  • Page 35 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to • PROG record. SP / LP Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
  • Page 36 Recording TV programmes (continued) To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with indicator also appears in the display window.
  • Page 37 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.

  • Page 38: 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… •...
  • Page 39 Press the programme number buttons to enter the programme’s ShowView number, then press SET. If you make a mistake before pressing SET, press SHOWVIEW and re-enter the correct number. The date, programme position, and start and stop times appear on the TV screen. If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR CLEAR to cancel the setting.
  • Page 40 Recording TV programmes using ShowView (continued) To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 3 in “Recording TV programmes using ShowView,” press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below.
  • Page 41 To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish to make a timer setting. Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

  • Page 42: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually If ShowView is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
  • Page 43 Set the date, programme position, start and stop times, tape speed, and VPS/ • CURSOR PDC function: 1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item in turn. 2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item. To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to return to that setting and reset.
  • Page 44 Setting the timer manually (continued) Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. Press CURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order. TODAY n SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) n MO-SA (Monday to Saturday) n MO- FR (Monday to Friday) n SA (every Saturday) ...

  • Page 45: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ) FF 0 REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, press ) FF. During rewind, press and hold forward or rewind 0 REW. Rewind and start play During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding 0 REW down on the VCR.

  • Page 46: Using The Shuttle Ring

    Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.
  • Page 47 To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. • Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time. Notes •...

  • Page 48: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Quick Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. indicator appears in the display window. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

  • Page 49: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. Press MENU and select LIST, then press OK: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step.
  • Page 50 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued) Press CURSOR >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu. • To change the setting, press CURSOR ?/ / to flash the item you want to change, and press CURSOR >/.

  • Page 51: Searching Using The Index Function

    Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH to specify the index signal ahead or behind you want to search: •...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
  • Page 53 • To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Notes • You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed. • With the Auto Tape Speed function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off.

  • Page 54: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OPTIONS. Press CURSOR >/. to select the option you want to change: • To change the TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS 1 Press OK after selecting TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS. 2 Press CURSOR >/.
  • Page 55 VIDEO OPTIONS menu choices Menu option Set this option to • ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function and improve picture quality. • OFF to switch off OPC. • ON to minimise picture deterioration when editing. EDIT •...

  • Page 56: Editing

    Editing Connecting to a VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. •...
  • Page 57 This VCR (Recorder) DECODER/… LINE-3 IN VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable (not supplied) : Signal flow • You can also use the LINE-1 (TV) connector instead. Note • If the other VCR doesn’t have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector, use the VMC-2106 cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR. Other VCR (Player) EURO-AV (Scart)
  • Page 58 Connecting to a VCR (continued) This VCR (Recorder) : LINE-1 (TV) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. • If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use the 3-phono to 2-phono type audio/video cable.

  • Page 59: Basic Editing

    Basic editing (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” (“L1”, “L3”) in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. •...

  • Page 60: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder. Before you start editing…...

  • Page 61: Additional Information

    Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom No TV programme appears on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. Nothing happens when you press r REC. The timer does not operate.
  • Page 63 Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The tracking indicator does not appear on the screen. You cannot control other TVs. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Remedy • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (B/G, D/K) VHS E2-E12, R1-R12 UHF E21-E69, R21-R69 CATV S1-S41, S01-S05 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs : LINE-1 (TV) 21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6 Video output: pin 19 Audio output: pins 1 and 3...

  • Page 65: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (11) 2 Tape compartment 3 § EJECT button (32) 4 0 REW (rewind) button (45) 5 ) FF (fast-forward) button (45) 6 ·...
  • Page 66 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window 1 Timer indicator (39, 43) 2 Tape speed indicators (35) 3 VIDEO indicator (10, 36) 4 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (52) 5 VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (40) Additional Information VIDEO OPC 6 Audio dubbing indicator (60)
  • Page 67 Rear panel 1 Mains lead (9) 2 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) 3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) 4 NTSC PB (playback) switch (32) 5 DECODER/… LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/… ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector (27, 56) 6 : LINE-1 (TV) : LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10, 27) Additional Information continued...
  • Page 68 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Additional Information 1 6 EJECT button (32) 2 Menu buttons (15, 42, 49, 54) MENU button CURSOR >/./?// buttons OK button 3 WIDE button (for TV) (7) 4 AUDIO MONITOR button (7) 5 CLEAR button (26, 39, 50) 6 COUNTER RESET button* (33) 7 COUNTER/REMAIN button* (36)
  • Page 69 @¡ TV / VIDEO remote control switch @™ ON/STANDBY switch (6, 39) @£ SHOWVIEW button (38) @¢ Programme number buttons (6, 22, 25, 39) @∞ SET button (39) @§ ? (ten’s digit) button (37) @¶ PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6, 21, 35) √/◊...
  • Page 70 Additional Information...
  • Page 71 Additional Information...
  • Page 72 Disabling programme position 22 Dubbing. See Editing E, F Editing 56 EP mode 33 EURO-AV connection G, H Guide channel setting 24 Sony Corporation I, J, K Index Safety tab 36 searching 51 Searching L, M, N Language selecting 19 ShowView...

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