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Sony SLV-E180EG Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SLV-E180EG Operating Instructions Manual

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Index
A, B
Aerial hookup 7
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 17
C
Cancelling timer settings 29
Changing timer settings 29
Checking timer settings 29
Cleaning the video
heads 36
Clock setting 12
Connecting
the VCR and your TV 7
to a TV with a LINE (TV)
connector
Colour system
compatible colour
systems 2
Counter 19
D
Disabling programme
position 17
Dubbing. See Editing
E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Editing 34
L, M
LINE (TV) connection 7
LP mode 20
Sony Corporation
N
NTSC recorded tape 19
O
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 31
P
Picture adjustment
Playback 18
at various speeds 27
frame-by-frame 27
slow motion 27
Presetting channels 15
7
Q
Quick timer 28
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
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Timer recording 24
cancelling timer
settings 29
changing timer
settings 29
checking timer
settings 29
daily/weekly
31
recording 26
overlapping timer
recordings 30
Tracking adjustment
31

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  • Page 1 Dubbing. See Editing E, F, G, H, I, J, K Editing 34 L, M LINE (TV) connection 7 LP mode 20 Sony Corporation NTSC recorded tape 19 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 31 Picture adjustment Playback 18 at various speeds 27...
  • Page 2 3-861-456-13(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-E180EG SLV-E177EG ©1998 by Sony Corporation...

  • 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 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 2 models : SLV-E180EG and E177EG.

  • Page 6: Remote Commander

    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+/–...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Rf Channel

    Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step. ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. AUTO SET UP The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
  • Page 10 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 the language for the on-screen display and TV channels, guided by the sequence indicated in the display window.
  • Page 12 Press AUTO SET UP. AUTO SET UP The ATP function starts RF CHANNEL searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in numerical order. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and “SET UP” disappears from the display window. To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP.

  • 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 Press / to flash the month and set the month using > /. . PAUSE PLAY STOP Set the year, hour, and minutes in PAUSE sequence, using / to flash the item to be set, and press > /. to select the digits. PLAY The day of the week is set automatically.
  • Page 15 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. Press MENU, then press >...

  • 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. •...
  • Page 17 Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued) Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to PAUSE CHANNEL SET. PLAY STOP PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. Press ? // repeatedly until the channel PAUSE you want is displayed. PLAY STOP The channels appear in the following order.

  • Page 18: Aft (Auto Fine Tuning)

    If the TV sound is distorted or PAUSE noisy, press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to SYSTEM, then PLAY select B/G or D/K so that you get the better sound. STOP To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 3 to 7.

  • 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 playback the scene you want to watch again.
  • Page 21 Playing a tape (continued) Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back on this VCR. • 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. •...

  • Page 22: Recording

    Recording TV programmes INPUT SELECT 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 INPUT SELECT position number appears in the display window. DISPLAY r REC TV/VIDEO...
  • Page 23 Recording TV programmes (continued) PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. Press r REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. To stop recording Press p STOP. To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY.

  • Page 24: Safety Tab

    To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial cable, skip this step. Select another programme position on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated.

  • Page 25: Recording Tv Programmes

    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 Set the date, start and stop times and PAUSE programme position. PLAY 1 Press ? // to flash each item in turn. 2 Press > /. to set each item. To correct a setting, press ? to return to STOP that setting and reset.

  • 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 PLAY Æ Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold down )# forward or rewind down 03 Play at high speed •During playback, press )# •During playback, hold down )# Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press &...

  • Page 29: 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. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

  • Page 30: 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 31 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued) 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. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.

  • Page 32: Tracking Adjustment

    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. During playback, press the TRACKING +/–...

  • Page 33: 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 the option you want to change: • To change the TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS 1 Press OK after selecting TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS.

  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    VIDEO OPTIONS 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. SYSTEM • AUTO to automatically detect the colour system and play back the tape in the appropriate mode.

  • Page 35: Editing

    Editing with another VCR Connecting to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) : Signal flow Operation (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 “L”...
  • Page 36 To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs. Tips • To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause. • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    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 38 Symptom No TV programme appears on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape start 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. Remedy •...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting (continued) 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. Additional Information Remedy • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.

  • Page 40: 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 S41 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs...

  • Page 41: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel !“ ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (25) Tape compartment REW (rewind) button (19, 27) PLAY button (18, 27) Æ FF (fast-forward) button (19, r REC (record) button (22) p STOP button (19) Additional Information !…...

  • Page 42: Display Window

    Display window Timer indicator (25, 28) Tape speed indicator VIDEO indicator (23) OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (31) Tracking indicator (31) Time counter/clock/line/ programme position indicator (10, 22, 34) Remaining time indicator (22) Tape/recording indicator (22) continued Additional Information...

  • Page 43: Rear Panel

    Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel Mains lead (7) AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (7) AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (7) Additional Information LINE-1 (TV) LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (7, 34) NTSC PB (PlayBack) switch (19)

  • Page 44: Remote Commander

    Remote commander !… TV/VIDEO button (23) 6 EJECT button (19) DISPLAY button (22) !“ VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6) !£ PROG (programme) +/– buttons (16) !¢ COUNTER/REMAIN button (22) QUICK TIMER button (28) !⁄ INPUT SELECT button (21) !ƒ r REC (record) button (22) !…...

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