3-861-925-11 (2)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-E580EE
©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.
Mains lead must only be changed at qualified service shop.
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 wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
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.
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
This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/ G or D/K), MESECAM (B/G or D/K), and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
2 Introduction
Table of contents
Getting Started
4Step 1: Unpacking
5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
9Step 3: Connecting the VCR
11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
13Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
14Step 6: Setting the clock
16 Manual setup —
Selecting a language, Presetting channels
Basic Operations
21 Playing a tape
24 Recording TV programmes
28Recording TV programmes using the timer
Additional Operations
32Playing/searching at various speeds
35Recording TV programmes using the quick timer
36Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
38Searching using the index function
39Adjusting the picture
41 Changing menu options
Editing
43Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
45Basic editing
46Audio dubbing
Additional Information
47Troubleshooting
50Specifications
51Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index
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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
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 position.
Using the remote commander
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TVÊ Ê /Ê Ê VIDEO
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
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ON/STANDBY
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CURSOR
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Programme number buttons
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Select the programme position of the TV |
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Adjust the volume of the TV |
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Switch to TV (Teletext off) |
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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 together.
•Do not use different types of batteries together.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .
2 Hold down ON/STANDBY, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the programme number buttons. Then release ON/STANDBY.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: ON/STANDBY, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, ?(ten’s digit), PROG +/–, VOL +/–, ;(TV), V(Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*, CURSOR >/./?//*, and OK*.
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.
Tip
•When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.
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Aiwa |
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Akai |
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Blaupunkt |
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Brionvega |
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C.G.M |
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Colonad |
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Dual |
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Emerson |
03, 04 |
Fenner |
30, 31 |
Ferguson |
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Gold Star |
03, 04, 17 |
Grundig |
10*1, 11*1 |
Hitachi |
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Hyper |
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Inno-Hit |
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Irradio |
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ITT |
15, 16, 69*3 |
JVC |
33*1 |
Loewe |
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Mitsubishi |
27*1, 28*1, 50*1, 51*1 |
Mivar |
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Nokia |
15, 16, 69*3 |
Nordmende |
35, 42 |
Orion |
47, 48 |
Panasonic |
17*1, 49 |
Philips |
06*1, 07*1, 08*1 |
Phonola |
18, 19 |
Pioneer |
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Saba |
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Samsung |
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Sanyo |
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Schneider |
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Seleco |
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Sharp |
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Siemens |
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Sinudyne |
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TEAC |
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Telefunken |
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Thomson |
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Toshiba |
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*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*2 Press WIDE, then press VOL +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press CURSOR >/./?/ /to select the wide picture you want and press OK.
Notes
•If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
•If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
•When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
8 Getting Started
Step 3
Connecting the VCR
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead 
AERIAL IN
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Aerial cable (supplied)
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
Additional connections
This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown below. Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
To a TV that has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector
If your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector, connect your TV by using VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable as shown on the right.
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VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable (not supplied)
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Step 4
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step.
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The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)
5 – PROGRAM + 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.”
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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
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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 again from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL in step 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears.
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• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.
12 Getting Started
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 TV channels guided by the sequence indicated on the TV screen.
AUTO SET UP
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AUTO SET UP Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on.
The ATP (Auto Tuner Preset) 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 wlindow.
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
Tip
•The factory preset language for the on-screen display is English. If you want to change the language to Russian, see page 16.
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•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 be able to use the timer recording features properly.
Before you start…
•Turn on the VCR and the TV.
•Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
OK
CURSOR
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• CURSOR
• OK
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/.to select SETTINGS and press OK.
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
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Press CURSOR >/.to select CLOCK, then press OK.
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Press CURSOR /to flash the month and set the month pressing CURSOR >/..
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Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing CURSOR /to flash the item to be set, and press CURSOR >/
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The day of the week is set automatically.
CLOCK
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•To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR ?to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits pressing CURSOR >/..
Note
•The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
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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.
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Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/.to select SETTINGS and press OK.
SETTINGS
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TUNER
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Press CURSOR >/.to select LANGUAGE and press OK.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
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Press CURSOR >/./?//to move the dot ( r) to the desired language, then press OK.
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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.
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1 • MENU
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• OK
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/.to select SETTINGS and press OK.
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
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• OK
Press CURSOR >/.to select TUNER and press OK.
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Press CURSOR >/./?//to move the cursor (Ó) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
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