Sony SLV-E480EG User Manual

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

N

NTSC recorded tape 25

O

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

Sony Corporation

3-861-455-13(1)

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-E480EG

SLV-E477EG

SLV-E380EG

©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.

The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

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.

Precautions

Safety

•This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

•If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•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.

•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

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

•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.

•Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

•Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

•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 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.

Compatible colour systems

•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.

2 Introduction

Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1: Unpacking

5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

7Step 3: Connecting the VCR

8Step 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 —

Selecting a language, Presetting channels, Setting up ShowView*

	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
35	ShowView	Back cover
	Setting the timer manually		Index

Additional Operations

38Playing/searching at various speeds

40Recording TV programmes using the quick timer

41Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

43Adjusting the picture

44Changing menu options

46Editing with another VCR

*ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. ShowView system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Introduction 3

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• 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

Step 2

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

You can use this remote	Remote sensor
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.

[TV]/[VIDEO]

	1	2	3
	4	5	6
To operate	Set [TV]/ [VIDEO]to
the VCR	[VIDEO]and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
a Sony TV	[TV]and point at the remote sensor on the TV

continued

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

			ON/STANDBY
DISPLAY			AUDIO MONITOR
WIDE			TV/VIDEO
1	2	3
4	5	6	Programme
7	8	9	number
			buttons
	0

PROG+/–

VOL+/–

MENU/

> /. /? //

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/> /. /? //
Switch the wide mode	WIDE

Notes

•With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

•If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

•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.

6 Getting Started

Step 3

Connecting the VCR

			AERIAL IN
	Mains		AERIAL OUT
	lead
	to mains			AERIAL IN
		: Signal flow	Aerial cable (supplied)
	1	Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
		and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear		ENTREE
				IN
		panel of the VCR.		AERIAL
				ANTENNE
				OUT
				SORTIE
	2	Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and		IN
				ENTREE
		the aerial input of your TV using the		AERIAL
		supplied aerial cable.		ANTENNE
				SORTIE
				OUT
	3	Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Additional connection

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.

This VCR	TV

:LINE-1(TV)

EURO-AV (Scart)

VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

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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

PROGRAM +/–

RF CHANNEL

1 ON/STANDBY Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

2

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. 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	AUTO SET UP	Press RF CHANNEL.
		The TV system appears in the display window.

RF CHANNEL

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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”.

6	Tune the TV to the same channel as that
	shown in the display window so that

the picture on the right appears on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.

If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below.

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

7 AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL.

You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to

RF CHANNEL	play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

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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

• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.

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Step 5

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.

The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation for the ATP (Auto Tuner Preset) function appears in the display window.

2 PROGRAM

Press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR to select the abbreviation of your

	country.
TRACKING
	The abbreviations of the
	countries are as follows:
	Abbreviation	Contry
	CZ	Czech
	H	Hungary
	PL	Poland
	RU	Russia
	ELSE	Other countries

If your country does not appear, select

ELSE.

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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

•If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 17.

Note

•Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during the ATP operations. If you do, repeat the steps above.

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Step 6

Setting the clock

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.

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

> /. /? //

OK

Setting the clock manually

1	MENU	Press MENU, then press > /. to select	SETTINGS
		SETTINGS and press OK.	OPTIONS
	PAUSE		TUNER
			SHOWVIEW
			CLOCK
			LANGUAGE
REW	PLAY	FF
	OK		SELEC T	: V v
			SE T	: OK
	STOP
2	PAUSE	Press > /. to select CLOCK and press OK.	e.g. SLV-E380EG
REW	PLAY	FF	tCLOCK
	OK
			1. 1. 1998	TH 0 : 00
			AUTO ADJUST	[OFF ]
	STOP
			SELEC T	: V v
			SE T	: B b
			EN D	: OK

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3	PAUSE	(SLV-E380EG only):
		Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to
		the clock row, then press / .
REW	PLAY	FF
	OK	The day starts flashing.
	STOP

e.g. SLV-E380EG

tCLOCK
1. 1	. 1998 TH	0 : 00
AUTO	ADJUST	[OFF ]
CLOCK	PROG	[ 1 ]

SELEC T	: B b
SE T	: V v
EN D	: OK

4	PAUSE	Press > /. to set the date.	e.g. SLV-E380EG
			tCLOCK
REW	PLAY	FF	11.	1.	1998	SU	0 : 00
	OK
			AUTO	ADJUST		[OFF ]
			CLOCK		PROG	[	1 ]
	STOP		SELEC T			: B b
			SE T			: V v
			EN D			: OK

5

PAUSE

REW

PLAY

FF

OK

STOP

Press / to flash the month and set the month using > /. .

e.g. SLV-E380EG

tCLOCK
11. 1. 1998 SU		0 : 00
AUTO	ADJUST	[OFF ]
CLOCK	PROG	[ 1 ]

SELEC T	: B b
SE T	: V v
EN D	: OK

6	PAUSE	Set the year, hour, and minutes in
		sequence, using / to flash the item to be
		set, and press > /. to select the digits.
REW	PLAY	FF
	OK	The day of the week is set automatically.
	STOP

e.g. SLV-E380EG

tCLOCK

11. 12. 1998 FR 15 : 30

AUTO	ADJUST	[OFF ]
CLOCK	PROG	[ 1 ]
SELEC T		: B b
SE T		: V v
EN D		: OK

7	PAUSE	Press / to start the clock.	e.g. SLV-E380EG
			tCLOCK
REW	PLAY	FF	11. 12. 1998		FR 15 : 30
	OK
			AUTO	ADJUST	[OFF ]
			CLOCK	PROG	[ 1 ]
	STOP		SELEC T		: V v
			SE T		: B b
			EN D		: OK

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Step 6: Setting the clock (continued)

8	PAUSE	Press OK.
REW	PLAY	FF
	OK
	STOP

Tip

•To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using > /. .

Note

•The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (SLV-E380EG only)

MENU

> /. /? //

OK

1	MENU	Press MENU, then press > /. to select
		SETTINGS and press OK.
	PAUSE
REW	PLAY	FF
	OK
	STOP

SETTINGS

OPTIONS

TUNER

SHOWVIEW

CLOCK

LANGUAGE

SELEC T	: V v
SE T	: OK

	2	PAUSE		Press > /. to select CLOCK and press OK. tCLOCK
	REW	PLAY	FF	The cursor ( ) is on AUTO ADJUST.
				1. 1. 1998		TH	0 : 00
		OK		AUTO	ADJUST		[OFF ]
				CLOCK	PROG		[ 1	]
		STOP		SELEC T		: V v
				SE T		: B b
				EN D		: OK
	3	PAUSE		Press / to select ON.
				tCLOCK
	REW	PLAY	FF	11. 12. 1998		FR	15 : 30
		OK
				AUTO	ADJUST		[ON	]
				CLOCK	PROG		[ 1	]
		STOP		SELEC T		: V v
				SE T		: B b
				EN D		: OK

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Step 6: Setting the clock (continued)

4 PAUSE

REW

PLAY

OK

STOP

Press . to move the cursor ( ) to CLOCK PROG, then press ? // repeatedly until

FFthe programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears.

If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

tCLOCK
1. 1	. 1998 TH	0 : 00
AUTO	ADJUST	[ON	]
CLOCK	PROG	[ 4	]

SELEC T	: V v
SE T	: B b
EN D	: OK

5	PAUSE	Press OK.
REW	PLAY	FF
	OK
	STOP

Tip

•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

•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…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

> /.

OK

1	MENU	Press MENU, then press > /. to select	SETTINGS
		SETTINGS and press OK.	OPTIONS
			TUNER
	PAUSE		SHOWVIEW
			CLOCK
			LANGUAGE
REW	PLAY	FF	SELEC T	: V v
	OK		SE T	: OK
	STOP
2	PAUSE	Press > /. to select LANGUAGE, then
		press OK.	LANGUAGE
REW	PLAY	FF
	OK
	STOP
			SELECT	: V v
			SET	: OK
3	PAUSE	Press > /. to move the dot (r ) to the
		desired language, then press OK.
REW	PLAY	FF
	OK

STOP

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