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A, B
Aerial hookup 7
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 17
Auto Set Up 10
C
Cancelling timer settings 30
Changing menu options 33
Changing timer settings 30
Checking timer settings 30
Cleaning the video
heads 37
Clock setting 12
Connecting the VCR and
your TV 7
Colour system
compatible colour
systems 2
Counter 19
D
Disabling programme
position 17
Dubbing. See Editing
E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Editing 35
L, M
LP mode 20, 22
N
NTSC recorded tape 19
O
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 32
Sony Corporation
P
Picture adjustment
32
Playback 18
at various speeds 27
slow motion 27
Presetting channels 15
Q
Quick timer 29
R
Recording 21
saving 23
while watching another
programme 23
Remote commander 5
RF channel 8
S
Safety tab 23
Searching at various
speeds 27
SP mode 22
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Timer recording 24
cancelling timer
settings 30
changing timer
settings 30
checking timer
settings 30
daily/weekly
recording 26
overlapping timer
recordings 31
Tracking adjustment
TV system 9
32
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- Page 1 E, F, G, H, I, J, K Editing 35 L, M LP mode 20, 22 NTSC recorded tape 19 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 32 Sony Corporation Picture adjustment Playback 18 at various speeds 27 slow motion 27 Presetting channels 15 Quick timer 29...
- Page 2 3-861-457-13 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-E480EE SLV-E380EE SLV-E180EE ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
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Page 3: Compatible Colour Systems
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. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Connecting the VCR Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR 10 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 12 Step 6: Setting the clock 14 Manual setup —... - Page 5 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models : SLV-E480EE, E380EE, and E180EE.
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Page 6: Remote Commander
(+) end clicks into the 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. - Page 7 • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. • Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs. Getting Started DISPLAY VOL+/–...
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Page 8: Connecting The Vcr
TV as shown on the right using a commercially available connecting cable like the Sony VMC-710M/720M. If your TV has left and right audio input jacks, use a connecting cable like the Sony VMC-910MS. AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN... -
Page 9: Rf Channel
Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR ON/STANDBY Press ON/STANBY to turn on the VCR. ON/STANDBY Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. AUTO SET UP The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. RF CHANNEL The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture. -
Page 10: Tv System
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. SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Getting Started... - Page 11 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 TV channels, guided by the sequence indicated in the display window.
- Page 12 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP. • The factory-preset language of the menu is English. If you want to change the language to Russian, see page 14. Note • Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during the ATP operations. If you do, repeat the step above.
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Page 13: 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. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. •... - Page 14 Set the year, hour, and minutes in PAUSE sequence, using / to flash the item to be set, and > /. to select the digits. PLAY The day of the week is set automatically. STOP Press / to start the clock. PAUSE The date flashes.
- Page 15 Manual setup — Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press > /. to select •...
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Page 16: Presetting Channels
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. Press MENU, then press >... - Page 17 Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued) Press PROG +/– to select the programme PROG position. Press ? // repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PAUSE PLAY The channels appear in the following STOP order. D/K TV system CHANNEL SET number 21-69 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press...
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Page 18: Aft (Auto Fine Tuning)
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 3 to 7. PAUSE Press OK. PLAY STOP Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–... -
Page 19: Playing A Tape
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 Æ PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. -
Page 20: Counter
Additional tasks Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or Æ Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape 6 EJECT To replay a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and play back the scene you want to watch again. - Page 21 Playing a tape (continued) Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode can be played back on this VCR (SLV-E480EE only). • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. •...
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Page 22: Recording
Recording TV programmes DISPLAY INPUT SELECT r REC Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears INPUT SELECT in the display window. TV/VIDEO PROG +/–... - Page 23 Recording TV programmes (continued) Press PROG +/– to select the PROG programme position you want to record. (SLV-E480EE only) SP/LP Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP(Standard Play) , however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
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Page 24: Basic Operations
To watch another TV programme while recording Select another programme position on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Tips •... -
Page 25: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer
Recording TV programmes using the timer 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. - Page 26 PAUSE Set the date, start and stop times, programme position and tape speed (SLV- PLAY E480EE only): 1 Press > /. to set each item. 2 Press / to flash each item in turn. STOP To correct a setting, press ? to return to that setting and reset.
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Page 27: Daily/Weekly Recording
Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued) Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press . , the indication changes as shown below. Press > 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 28: At Various Speeds
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLV-E480EE/E180EE PLAY Æ SLV-E380EE Æ Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold down )# forward or rewind rewind, hold down03 Play at high speed • During playback, press )# • During playback, hold down )# Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press &... - Page 29 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring (SLV-E380EE only) With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. During playback or pause, turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.
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Page 30: Additional Operations
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 31: 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, then press > /. to select LIST and press OK. • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. - Page 32 • To change the setting, press ? // to flash the item you want to change, and press > /. to reset it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press OK. If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.
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Page 33: 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. If so, manually adjust the tracking. -
Page 34: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. Press > /. to select OPTIONS, then press OK. Press > /. to select TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS, then press OK. Press > /. to select the option, then press ? // to change the setting. - Page 35 Changing menu options (continued) VIDEO OPTIONS Menu option SYSTEM Additional Operations Set this option to • ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function and improve picture quality. • OFF to switch off OPC. • AUTO to automatically detect the colour system and play back the tape in the appropriate mode.
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Page 36: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-1 IN VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow You can also connect to the jacks on the front panel (SLV-E380EE only). This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow... -
Page 37: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)
Editing with another VCR (continued) Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L” (“L1” or “L2” for SLV- E380EE) in the display window. -
Page 38: Additional Information
If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid-type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. -
Page 39: Timer Recording
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 40 Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Remedy • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.
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Page 41: Specifications
Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (D/K, B/G) VHF R1 to R12, E2 to E12 UHF R21 to R69, E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs... -
Page 42: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel (SLV-E480EE and SLV-E180EE) !“ ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (25) Tape compartment REW (rewind) button (19, 27) PLAY button (18) Æ FF (fast-forward)button (19, r REC (record) button (22) !…... - Page 43 Index to parts and controls (continued) Front panel (SLV-E380EE) !¢ !£ ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (25) Tape compartment REW (rewind) button (19, 27) FF (fast-forward) button (19, 27) PLAY button (18) Æ CLICK SHUTTLE ring (28) r REC (record) button (22) Additional Information 3 4 5 !“...
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Page 44: Display Window
Display window Timer indicator (25, 29) Tape speed indicator (22) OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (32) Tracking indicator (32) Time counter/clock/line/ programme position indicator (8, 10, 19, 22) Remaining time indicator (22) Tape/Recording indicator (22) continued Additional Information... -
Page 45: Rear Panel
Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel Mains lead (7) LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (35) AERIAL IN connector (7) Additional Information AERIAL OUT connector (7) LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (7) NTSC PB (PlayBack) switch (19) -
Page 46: Remote Commander
Remote commander !… TV/VIDEO button (6) 6 EJECT button (19) DISPLAY button (19, 22) VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) PROG (programme) +/– buttons (22) COUNTER/REMAIN button (22) QUICK TIMER button (29) INPUT SELECT button (21, 36) r REC (record) button (22) !…... - Page 47 Index to parts and controls (continued) Additional Information !“ ON/STANDBY switch (25) !“ !£ CLEAR button (31) !£ !¢ AUDIO MONITOR button (for TV) !¢ (SLV-E480EE only) (6) TV / VIDEO remote control switch !⁄ !⁄ ; button (for TV) (6) !ƒ...
- Page 48 Additional Information...