Operating Instructions
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1. P PAUSE r REC 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE 3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time 46 Additional Operations To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips e To edit more precisely press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press P PAUSE again to resume recording Assemble Editing Note e If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press r REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape Then when you start editing in step 4 press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing If you press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Additional Operations 47 48 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The ON STANDB2. tCLOCK FE NIZ gt gt 1 1 1998 SU 0 00 e ZIN AUTO ADJUST OFF SELECT Bb SET Vv END OK g SLV Press to flash the month and set the e g SLV E380EG month using gt CLOCK NIZ 1121 998 SU 0 00 71X AUTO ADJUST OFF SELECT Bb SET ivv END OK Set the year hour and minutes in sequence using to flash the item to be set and press gt to select the digits e g SLV E380EG tCLOCK Aly 11 12 1998 FR 15 gt 30 TIN 2 The day of the week is set automatically AUTO ADJUST OFF SELECT Bb SET SN END OK Press to start the clock e g SLV E380EG tCLOCK b11 12 1998 FR 15 30 AUTO ADJUST OFF SELECT EY SET Bb END OK continued Getting Started 13 Step 6 Setting the clock continued 8 ve Press OK Tip e To change the digits during setting press and select the digits using gt Note to return to the item to be changed e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 14 Getting Started Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function SLV E380EG only MENU Shed T OK 1 MENU Press MENU then press gt to select SETTINGS and press OK HIPAUSE SETTINGS gt HIOPTIONS TUNER FI SHOWVIEW CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT Vv SET OK Press gt to select CLOCK and press OK _ The curs
3. L appears in the display window between the lowest programme position and the highest one The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV Notes The display does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback The display will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct The remaining time doesn t work for an NTSC recorded tape appears in the display window The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only If you play back the tape for about 30 seconds after you have inserted it the remaining time will be displayed Basic Operations Recording TV programmes ON STANDBY using ShowView CLEAR SLV E480EG E380EG only SHOWVIEW Just enter the programme s ShowView Programme number listed in the TV programme number buttons guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set SET automatically You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Before you start e Check that the VCR c
4. Index A B Aerial hookup 7 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 20 C Cancelling timer settings 41 Changing timer settings 41 Checking timer settings 41 Cleaning the video heads 48 Clock setting 12 Connecting the VCR and your TV 7 to a TV with a LINE TV connector 7 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 Counter 25 D Disabling programme position 20 Dubbing See Editing E F G H I J K Editing 46 L M LINE TV connection 7 LP mode 26 28 Sony Corporation N NTSC recorded tape 25 0 OPC Optimum Picture Control 43 P Picture adjustment 43 Playback 24 at various speeds 38 frame by frame 38 slow motion 38 Presetting channels 18 Q Quick timer 40 R Recording 27 saving 29 while watching another programme 29 Remote commander 5 RF channel 8 S Safety tab 29 Searching at various speeds 38 SP mode 28 T U V W X Y Z Timer recording 35 cancelling timer settings 41 changing timer settings 41 checking timer settings 41 daily weekly recording 33 37 overlapping timer recordings 42 Tracking adjustment 43 S ONY 3 861 455 13 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4 43 SLV E480EG SHOWVIEW SLV E477EG SLV E380EG SHOWVIEW 1998 by Sony Corporation 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 Th
5. ON FINE TUNING SELECT iNY SET Bb 18 Getting Started 5 PROG Press PROG to select the Selected programme position programme position TUNER BRO SYSTEM D K NORMAL CATV NORM O gt CHANNEL SET S01 AFT ON FINE TUNING SELECT Vv SET Bb R 6 yee Press repeatedly until the channel TUNER eROG g you want is displayed SVETEM D K NORMAL CATV NORM i gt CHANNEL SET C02 AFT ON if FINE TUNING The channels appear in the following order SET ob D K TV system B G TV system CHANNEL SET Corresponding CHANNEL SET Corresponding number TV channel number TV channel 2 R1 2 E2 5 R6 3 E3 6 R7 4 E4 12 R12 5 E5 13 R2 6 E6 14 R3 7 E7 15 R4 8 E8 16 R5 9 E9 17 R8 10 E10 18 R9 11 E11 19 R10 12 E12 20 R11 21 69 E21 E69 21 69 R21 R69 CATV 1 41 S1 S41 CATV 42 46 S01 S05 If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 5 first press 0 and then press 5 7 MeAuse If the TV sound is distorted or r TUNER PROG 7 noisy press gt to move the severe a 5 cursor to SYSTEM then NORMAL CATV NORM CHANNEL SET co2 e select B G or D K so that you get the better sound ae TUNING lONsd SELECT ivy SET Bb continued Getting Started 19 20 Manual setup Presetting channels continued To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat
6. 9 10 step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 0 AUTO SET UP 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 1 Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for AUTO SET UP more than three seconds RFCHANNEL The VCR automatically turns on and the country abbreviation for the ATP Auto Tuner Preset function appears in the display window 2 PROGRAM TRACKING Press PROGRAM on the VCR to select the abbreviation of your country The abbreviations of the countries are as follows i Abbreviation Contry l CZ Czech H Hungary PL Poland RU Russia ELSE Other countries If your country does not appear select ELSE Getting Started 3 AUTO SET UP RF CHANNEL Press AUTO SET UP The ATP function starts 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 SLV E380EG only The current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP Tip e If you want to change the language for the on s
7. Additional Operations 39 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 QUICK TIMER 1 While recording press QUICK TIMER once The indicator appears in the display window 3 SP VIDEO Lt TL 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes For SLV E380EG you can specify the duration up to 6 hours and for SLV E480EG E477EG up to 11 hours 0 00 gt 0 30 1 00 10 30 gt 11 00 The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press p STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by pressing QUICK TIMER To set the channel you can use the PROG or INPUT SELECT buttons Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration The recording will start automatically 40 Additional Operations Checking changing cancelling timer settings ON STANDBY CLEAR Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel MENU gt 1 12 T OK Press ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR Pre
8. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press p STOP Basic Operations Daily weekly recording In step 3 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press gt 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 n MO every Monday n_ SU every Sunday n 1 month latern dates count down n TODAY Timer recording with VPS PDC signals SLV E380EG only The broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delay early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to the LINE 1 TV connector To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner 2 On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting suo edo sIseg 3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting To use the VCR af
9. it to the video channel ON STANDBY INPUT SELECT MENU gt 1 12 T p STOP OK 1 MENU OC TIMER and press OK PAUSE Press MENU then press gt to select t TIMER 11 12 FR DATEI _ TIME PROG STODAY 19 00b20 00 35 AALIS SP LP SP SELECT Bb SET ea OK OK continued Basic Operations suo edo sIseg 35 36 Setting the timer manually continued 2 IEPAUSE Set the date programme position start and stop times tape speed SLV E480EG E477EG only and VPS PDC function SLV E380EG only 1 Press to flash each item in turn 2 Press gt to set each item To correct a setting press that setting and reset to return to tTIMER 11 12 FR DATE TIME PROG TODAY 19 00b20 00 35 spe TIN SELECT Bb SET A i OK OK e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 37 e To use the VPS PDC function on SLV E380EG see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 37 e To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 TV connector press INPUT SELECT to display L in the PROG position 3 HIPAUSE Press OK Press ON STANDBY to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by fdDrecording To record from a source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To
10. on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV TVA VIDEO To operate Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO hnd point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV continued Getting Started 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued ON STANDBY DISPLAY AUDIO MONITOR WIDE TV VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG VOL MENU oe ee ae TV control buttons To Press Turn the TV into standby or active mode ON STANDBY Select an input source of the TV either from TV VIDEO aerial in or from line in Select the programme position of the TV Programme number buttons PROG Adjust the volume of the TV VOL Select the sound type stereo mono of your stereo AUDIO MONITOR Sony TV SLV E477EG only Call up on screen display DISPLAY Operate TV menu options MENU gt Switch the wide mode WIDE Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries e Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs 6 Getting Started ses ML Connecting the VCR AERIAL IN 9 E
11. steps 3 to 7 HPAUSE Press OK Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting the channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons 1 In step 6 above press programme number button 0 twice to display the number 00 beside CHANNEL SFT 2 Press OK 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 1 Press PROG to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK 3 Select TUNER and press OK Selected programme position 4 Select FINE TUNING 4 The fine tuning meter appears MTUNER PROG 4 SYSTEM D K 5 Press to geta clearer picture NORMALICATN ear then press OK The menu disappears Ae OFEA gt FINE TUNING Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning ads 1 setting switches to OFF SET Bb Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Started Manual setup Setting up ShowView SLV E480EG E380EG only Show View 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 ch
12. the button Play at twice the normal speed SLV E480EG E477EG only During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback or pause press amp SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press FFor03 REW Hold down the button to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press PLAY on the VCR while holding down 0 REW or03 REW onthe VCR To resume normal playback Press amp PLAY Additional Operations Using the CLICK SHUTTLE l ring SLV E380EG only CUCK SHUTTLE ring With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring you can operate a variety of playback options During playback or pause turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or counterclockwise Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes the playback mode in the following way pause Slow motion in Slow motion reverse i Normal speed Normal speed in Initial speed reverse Double speed in Double speed reverse ji High speed in High speed reverse Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons on the VCR if streaks appear while playing in slow motion the picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes e The sound is muted during these operations e The picture may have a snow when playing at high speed in reverse when playing in reverse slow motion when playing in reverse
13. you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about one hour before operating the unit Introduction Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems e This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL and MESECAM colour systems TV systems B G and D K and play back using the NTSC 4 43 colour system Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system can be played back on this unit using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system Table of contents Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking 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 17 Manual setup 4 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 7 8 Selecting a language Presetting channels Setting up Show View Basic Operations Additional Information 24 Playing a tape 48 Troubleshooting 27 Recording TV programmes 51 Specifications 31 Recording TV programmes using 52 Index to parts and controls ShowView Back cover 3
14. 0 type tape e 195 to use an E 195 or shorter type tape 44 Additional Operations VIDEO OPTIONS Menu option Set this option to OPC e ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality e OFF to switch off OPC SYSTEM e AUTO to automatically detect the colour system and play back the tape in the appropriate mode If the picture s colour is poor manually select the colour system that the tape was recorded in e PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL system e MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM system Other options Menu option Set this option to POWER SAVE OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by e ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR power Note e When you set a timer recording the indicators in the display window are on even though POWER SAVE is set to ON Additional Operations 45 Editing with another VCR Connecting to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder LINE 1 TV co Signal flow VM C 2121 LINE cable not supplied Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT to display L in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP SLV E480EG E477EG only
15. 5 Setting the timer manually Index Additional Operations 38 Playing searching at various speeds 40 Recording TV programmes using the quick timer 41 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 43 Adjusting the picture 44 Changing menu options 46 Editing with another VCR ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp ShowView system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Introduction peyeys Buny aD 3 Getting Started ae ne Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models SLV E480EG E477EG and E380EG Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR The SLV E480EG is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV E477EG only 4 Getting Started kl Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into the position Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons
16. L CLEAR 5 To set the guide channel of another station repeat steps 3 to 4 6 1Pause Press OK Setting up ShowView for satellite broadcasts When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector first you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the TUNER menu Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the SHOWVIEW menu If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE 1 TV connector you don t have to set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels Skip the following procedure Turn on the satellite tuner Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK Select TUNER and press OK Press PROG to select a programme position you want to use for watching a satellite channel RPWNE 22 Getting Started 7 Select CHANNEL SET then press 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 TUNER PROG 6 SYSTEM D K NORMAL CATV CATV CHANNEL SET s30 AFT ON FINE TUNING SELECT ivv SET Bb Press PROG to select another programme position for the next satellite channel and press the programme number buttons to enter the same channel number as the one displayed in step 5 peers 6un e5D Repeat this step for all satellite channels Set the guide channel numbe
17. N button 29 AUDIO MONITOR button SLV E477EG only 6 CLEAR button 42 SHOWVIEW button SLV E480EG E380EG only 31 Programme number buttons 22 SET button SLV E480EG E380EG only 32 ten s digit buttons 30 PROG programme buttons 28 VOL volume buttons 6 REPLAY button 25 Additional Information 57
18. Press MENU then press gt to select SETTINGS and press OK HIPAUSE SETTINGS gt WOPTIONS TUNER FiSHOWVIEW CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT Vv SET 0 Press gt to select LANGUAGE then press OK f LANGUAGE ENGLISH PYCCKUI POLSK CESKY MAGYAR SELECT iV SET OK Press gt to move the dot r to the desired language then press OK oy Getting Started peers Bunya 17 Manual setup Presetting channels PROG MENU If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually gt d I Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel OK 1 MENU Press MENU then press gt to select Eanes O SETTINGS and press OK gt OPTIONS HPAUSE TUNER EaSHOWVIEW CLOCK ALANGUAGE SELECT Vv SET OK Press gt to select TUNER then press TUNER PROG14 OK SYSTEM D K NORMAL CATV CATV CHANNEL SET S01 AFT ON FINE TUNING SELECT Vv SET Bb Press gt to move the cursor to TUNER sAoGiIa NORMAL CATYV then select either SYSTEM DIK i gt NORMAL CATV NORM La NORM or CATV using RORANEL Ser S01 AFT ON FINE TUNING SELECT Vv SET Bb Press gt to move the cursor to TUNER PROG14 CHANNEL SET SYSTEM D K NORMAL CATV NORM gt CHANNEL SET S01 AFT
19. Y switch e Connect the mains lead to mains securely 5 does not function F The power is turned on but the e Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off VCR does not operate unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over one hour E The clock has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the lights in the display mains for more than an hour Reset the clock and U window timer The playback picture does not e appear on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clear Playback Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette 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 The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture rolls vertically during picture search Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound G The tape is defective Use a new tape Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal
20. annel numbers look in the programme guide for your area that features Show View numbers e If you want to record satellite broadcasts using ShowView see page 22 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Programme number button papers Bun MENU gt 1 T OK 1 e MENU Press MENU then press gt to select SETTINGS and press OK ee eras TIPAUSE gt EOPTIONS 4 TUNER faSHOWVIEW CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT Vv SET OK Press gt to select SHOWVIEW and press OK HSHOWVIEW PR H 5 The preset channels are displayed on the ea ay eee screen in the GUIDE CH column OR atts means that the guide channel has not been S s15 SE preset a CANCEL CLEAR continued Getting Started 21 Manual setup Setting up ShowView continued Press gt to move the cursor _ to the HPAUSE A ESHOWVIEW row on which you want to set the guide PROG CH GUIDE CH channel i cot nae 5 2 co l44417 F gt pal eet e To display other pages for programme 4 03 APTS Jas 5 15 positions 6 to 60 press gt repeatedly SELECT vy CANCEL CLEAR 4 Press programme number buttons to enter f 5 HISHOWVIEW 0o00 the guide channel number assigned in the 4 Pi id PROG CH GUIDE CH Popramne guide 1 go ati gt 3 C03 123K 4 7444 5 15 el SELECT iVv SET 0 9 CANCE
21. creen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function see page 17 Note e Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during the ATP operations If you do repeat the steps above Getting Started papes Bun 11 sep6 Setting the clock oouo MENU You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly SLV E380EG only 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 gt fl t Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Setting the clock manually 1 MENU Press MENU then press gt to select SETTINGS and press OK ASETTINGS gt GIOPTIONS TUNER menus EESHOWVIEW CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT Vv SET 0 Press gt to select CLOCK and press OK e g SLV E380EG tCLOCK 1 1 1998 TH 0 00 AUTO ADJUST OFF SELECT Vv SET Bb END OK 12 Getting Started 3 SLV E380EG only IIEPAUSE Press gt to move the cursor to _ the clock row then press T The day starts flashing e g SLV E380EG tCLOCK NIZ 51 01 1998 TH 0 00 wate AUTO ADJUST OFF SELECT Bb SET Vv END OK Press gt to set the date e g SLV E380EG papes Bun
22. e mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off e Unplug the unit from the mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the lead pull it out by the plug never by the lead Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When
23. ear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases Deterioration of the picture quality may occur e Ifa tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems e While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback do not function 26 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes DISPLAY COUNTER REMAIN TV VIDEO r REC PROG INPUT SELECT SP LP suo edo s1seg 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place z A a 3 INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a programme SELECT position number appears in the display window SP VIDEO continued Basic Operations 27 28 Recording TV programmes continued 4 Proc Q Press PROG to select the programme position you want to record SP VIDEO cee We 5 SP LP CO SLV E480EG SLV E477EG only 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 SP VIDEO i K 6 REC Press r REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window SP VIDEO rU
24. er buttons e For SLV E480EG E477EG you can also use the SP LP button to set the tape speed e For SLV E480EG E477EG when you are recording a progamme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the OPTIONS menu page 44 Notes e For SLV E380EG when setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide otherwise the VPS PDC function won t work e If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ON STANDBY with no tape inserted Basic Operations 37 38 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds SLV E480EG E477EG amp SLOW x2 PLAY 03 REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold down FF or FF During rewind hold down 03 REW or0 REW Play at high speed During playback press FFor03 REW During playback hold down FFor03 REW To resume normal playback release
25. im Mains AERIAL OUT lead AERIAL IN to mains lt a N papers Bun N Signal flow Aerial cable supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear enter panel of the VCR ant O 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and ence the aerial input of your TV using the AERIAL supplied aerial cable ANTENNE our n 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Additional connection To a TV that has a EURO AV Scart This VCR T connector COTTE FETT This additional connection improves picture and sound quality Connect the TV as shown on the right Whenever LINE 1 TV 4 you want to watch the VCR picture EURO AV Scart press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window VMC 2121 EURO AV cable not supplied Getting Started 7 8 Se Tuning your TV to the VCR If you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO AV cable skip this step ON STANDBY PROGRAM RF CHANNEL 1 ON STANDBY C Press ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR 2 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 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 4 Pre
26. indow 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 buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons The TRACKING indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and restart it Tracking meter About Optimum Picture Control OPC VIDEO OPTIONS Optium Picture Control OPC automatically SYSTEM xUTO improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintain better picture SELECT vy quality we recommend that you set OPC toON EET in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu with the OPC indicator in the display window lit For details see page 44 OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC Press MENU and select SETTINGS OPTIONS VIDEO OPTIONS then set OPC to OFF The OPC indicator in the display window goes off Note e There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses
27. lock is set to the P PAUSE correct time e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time p STOP E PLAY 1 SHOWVIEW Press SHOWVIEW SHOWVIEW SHOWVIEW NO SET 0 9 continued Basic Operations suo edo 2seg 31 32 Recording TV programmes using ShowView continued 2 Press the programme number buttons to i tTIMER 11 12 FR _ enter the programme s Show View OAA number then press SET AAY 1s60n20 00 ae 7 ZVLLLIN If you make a mistake press Sgp SHOWVIEW before pressing SET and re SELECT cab SET enter the correct number or ok O The date start and stop times programme position tape speed SLV E480EG only and the VPS PDC function setting SLV E380EG only appear on the TV screen If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting 3 at es If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC function setting eerie acer ee el ei to flash the item you want ae ee o change SAP 2 Press gt to reset it wie SELECT Bb SET Vv OK OK e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 33 e To use the VPS PDC function on SLV E380EG see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 33 TEPAUSE 4 Press OK to complete the setting D 2A Press ON STANDBY to tum off the VCR
28. mation 49 50 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV J VIDEOfemote control switch is set correctly The tracking meter does not appear on the screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted or the NTSC system is being used The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Additional Information 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 S821 to 41 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 General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 355 x 96 x 285 mm w h d including
29. or is on AUTO ADJUST tCLOCK 1 1 1998 TH 0 00 AUTO ADJUST OFF SELECT iVv SET Bb END OK Press to select ON tCLOCK 11 12 1998 FR 15 30 PAUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROG 1 SELECT Vv SET Bb END OK continued Getting Started pees Bun 15 Step 6 Setting the clock continued 4 ae Press to move the cursor toCLOCK f crock PROG then press repeatedly until the programme position of the station that 1 1 1998 TH 0 00 carries the time signal appears gee ADJUST ON 4 If the VCR does not receive the time signal setect ivv from any station AUTO ADJUST returns END OK to OFF automatically Press OK Tip e If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The date and time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CLOCK PROG row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function select OFF Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 16 Getting Started 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 e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU gt l 1 MENU
30. picture e Rough picture initial contamination Additional Information Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears terminal Symptom Remedy Recording No TV programme appears on the TV screen e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input TV reception is poor Adjust the TV aerial e Make sure the TV system B G or D K is set to the system in your area The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted e The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you press r REC e Check that the safety tab has not been removed Nothing happens when you press r REC e Make sure the tape is not at its end Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select L when recording from other equipment Timer recording The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer continued Additional Infor
31. projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 9 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Additional Information 51 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel SLV E480EG E477EG 1 2 3 4 5 1 ON STANDBY switch indicator 8 8 P PAUSE button 25 2 Tape compartment 9 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 28 43 3 03 REW rewind button 25 38 1 AUTO SET UP RF Radio 4 PLAY button 24 38 Frequency CHANNEL button 8 5 FF fast forward button 25 10 38 Remote sensor 5 6 xr REC record button 28 15 6 EJECT button 25 7 p STOP button 25 52 Additional Information Front panel SLV E380EG 1 ON STANDBY switch indicator 8 9 P PAUSE button 25 2 Tape compartment 0 PROGRAM TRACKING i buttons 28 43 3 0 REW rewind button 25 38 AUTO SET UP RF Radio 4 FF fast forward button 25 38 Frequency CHANNEL button 8 5 PLAY button 24 38 10 6 CLICK SHUTTLE ring 39 Remote sensor 5 7 r REC record button 28 6 EJECT button 25 8 p STOP button 25 continued Additional Information 53 Index to parts and controls continued Display window EPMA NA Nd NA N CAN AN AN AN ANY 9 8 7 1 Timer indicator 36 40 6 Tracking indicato
32. r 43 2 Tape speed indicators 28 7 Time counter clock line ae programme position indicator 3 VIDEO indicator 29 25 27 46 4 OPC Optimum Picture Control 8 Remaining time indicator 29 indicator 43 9 Tape recording indicator 28 5 VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator SLV E380EG only 33 37 54 Additional Information Rear panel PTET TTT 100000000 ooooyoooo0 1 Mains lead 7 4 LINE TV gt AERIALIN LIGNE 1 TV connector 7 46 ANTENNE ENTREE connector 7 3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 7 5 NTSC PB PlayBack switch 25 continued Additional Information 55 56 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander Owe WN PF Additional Information 6 EJECT button 25 COUNTER RESET button 25 DISPLAY button 25 29 WIDE button for TV 6 TV VIDEO button 29 QUICK TIMER button 40 r REC record button 28 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button SLV E480EG E477EG only 28 INPUT SELECT button 27 amp SLOW button 38 x2 button SLV E480EG E477EG only 38 Tape menu operation buttons MENU button 12 44 P PAUSE gt button 12 25 p STOP button 12 25 0 3 REW rewind button 13 25 FF fast forward button 14 25 PLAY OK button 19 IE TV VIDEOfemote control switch 5 ON STANDBY switch 36 COUNTER REMAI
33. r for each programme position assigned to the satellite channel following the procedures on pages 21 and 22 Notes e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE 1 TV connector you don t have to set up ShowView Just record a satellite programme using ShowView and the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE 1 TV connector e If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number press CLEAR e The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number if the same number has been set e When you record a satellite broadcast using Show View you need to select the desired channel on the satellite tuner manually Getting Started 23 24 Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET P PAUSE REPLAY PETTITT FEET 10 NTSC PB 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing A automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press amp PLAY PLAY ce When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically OK Basic Operations Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSEor amp PLAY Fast forward the tape FF during stop Rewind the tape 03 REW du
34. ring stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT To replay a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again During playback press REPLAY up to four times The VCR rewinds the tape about 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button and restarts playback To play an NTSC recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV When your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL only ON PAL TV PAL and NTSC NTSC 4 43 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 SP VIDEO GOO GG To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY continued Basic Operations suo neido 2seg 25 Playing a tape continued Notes e Tapes recorded in the LP mode can be played back on this VCR SLV E480EG E477EG only e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording e When you play back the tape recorded with the NTSC colour system the counter does not appear on the TV screen e Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks app
35. riri rt OO Lelie tu Recording indicator To stop recording Press p STOP Basic Operations 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 the indicator also appears in the display window PROG12 SP 0 00 22 Time counter Remaining time To correctly check the remaining time of the tape set TAPE SELECT in the TAPE OPTIONS menu according to the tape type you use see page 44 To watch another TV programme while recording 1 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 2 Select another programme position on the TV suo edo sIseg 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 CCD Safety tab continued Basic Operations 29 30 Recording TV programmes continued 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 jacks using INPUT SELECT or PROG When you use PROG
36. ss MENU then press gt to select N e LIST and press OK sist sido ER If h aie TIME Progi e 1900b2000 6 you want to change a setting go on to TR eo the next step 11 12 0500b0530 44 LP MO FR 120051300 L iP MO SA 2300 2330 L P e If you do not need to change or cancel SU SA 1212b1313 27 LP the settings press OK then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 3 Press gt to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK continued Additional Operations 41 42 B Checking changing cancelling timer settings continued 4 e To change the setting press to flash the item you want to change and press gt to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 5 Press OK tTIMER DATE TODAY Shige wa SELECT SET OK TIME PROG 19 00b20 00 35 11 12 FR Bb Vv 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 Programme 1 m gt Programme 2 a Will be cut off Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the indicator flashes in the display w
37. ss RF CHANNEL AUTO SET UP The TV system appears in the display window RF CHANNEL Getting Started 5 PROG Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select the correct TV system If you watch the system B G select G If you watch the system D K select K Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears on the VES CASSETTE TV screen RECORDER Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions papes Bun If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 7 AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL RF Q You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to HANNEL play a tape set the TV to the video channel To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the picture does not appear clearly in step 6 above go to step 7 to finish this procedure once Then start from step 2 After pressing RF CHANNEL in step 2 to display the RF channel press PROGRAM so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears Note e If you set the wrong TV system you may have no sound or sound may be distorted Getting Started
38. stop the VCR while recording press p STOP To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press ON STANDBY The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press ON STANDBY to reset the VCR after using the VCR Basic Operations You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV programme Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press gt 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 n MO every Monday n_ SU every Sunday n 1 month latern dates count down n TODAY Timer recording with VPS PDC signals SLV E380EG only The broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delay early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to the LINE 1 TV connector suogej1cdo s1seg Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme numb
39. ter setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press ON STANDBY The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press ON STANDBY to reset the VCR after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV programme continued Basic Operations 33 Recording TV programmes using ShowView continued Tips e For SLV E480EG you can also use the SP LP button to set the tape speed e For SLV E480EG when you are recording a progamme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the OPTIONS menu page 44 Note e If the ShowView number is incorrect the SHOWVIEW menu appears instead of the TIMER menu after pressing SET 34 Basic Operations Setting the timer manually If Show View is not available in you area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Turn on your TV and set
40. the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape After the OPC indicator stops flashing press P PAUSE to start recording immediately If you press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Additional Operations 43 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then press gt to select SETTINGS and press OK SSE TNOS gt HOPTIONS TUNER Ei SHOWVIEW CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT Vv SET 0 2 Press gt to select OPTIONS then press OK OPTIONS gt a TAPE OPTIONS E VIDEO OPTIONS POWER SAVE OFF SELECT Vv SET 10 3 Press gt to select the option you want to change e To change the TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS 1 Press OK after selecting TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS 2 Press gt to select the option then press _ to change the setting e To change the other options press to change the setting 4 Press OK to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print TAPE OPTIONS Menu option Set this option to AUTO TAPE e ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically SPEED to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter SLV E480EG than the recording time E477EG only e OFF to keep the set tape speed TAPE SELECT e 300 to use an E 300 type tape e 240 to use an E 24
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