Sony SLV-E780EN/EG, SLV-E780EN, SLV-E780EG Operating Instructions Manual
Video Cassette
Recorder
©1998 by Sony Corporation
SLV-E780EN/EG
Operating Instructions
3-861-927-11 (1)
PAL NTSC 4.43
Introduction
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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.
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Introduction
Table of contents
Getting Started
* ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. ShowView system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
9 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
13 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
15 Step 6: Setting the clock
19 Manual setup —
Selecting a language, Presetting channels, Setting up ShowView*
27 Setting the Canal Plus decoder
Basic Operations
31 Playing a tape
34 Recording TV programmes
38 Recording TV programmes using
ShowView
42 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
45 Playing/searching at various
speeds
47 Recording TV programmes using
the quick timer
48 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
50 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
52 Searching using the index
function
53 Adjusting the picture
55 Changing menu options
57 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
61 Troubleshooting
64 Specifications
65 Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index
Getting Started4
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-E780EN and
E780EG. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of
your VCR. The SLV-E780EN is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “SLV-E780EG only.”
• Remote commander
• R6 (size AA) batteries
• Aerial cable
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Getting Started
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
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.
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
continued
Remote sensor
TV␣ ␣ /␣ ␣ VIDEO
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
MENU
FASTEXT buttons
;
V
WIDE
TV/VIDEO
ON/STANDBY
AUDIO
MONITOR
DISPLAY
VOL+/–
Programme
number
buttons
TV control buttons
To
Turn the TV into standby or active mode
Select an input source of the TV either from
aerial in or from line in
Select the programme position of the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Switch to TV (Teletext off)
Switch to Teletext
Press
ON/STANDBY
TV/VIDEO
Programme number buttons
PROG +/–
VOL +/–
; (TV)
V (Teletext)
PROG+/–/
√/◊
Joystick
>/./?//
OK
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Getting Started
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*, and the joystick (>/./?//, 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.
continued
To
Select the sound
Use FASTEXT
Call up on-screen display
Change the Teletext page
Operate TV menu options
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For
other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other
TVs with the remote commander” below.)
Press
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
√/◊
MENU
Joystick (>/./?//, OK)
WIDE
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*2Press WIDE, then press VOL +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*3Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, push the joystick to >/./
?// to select the wide picture you want and press the joystick (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.
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.
Code number
06*1, 07*1, 08*
1
12, 13
22, 23
25
29
67
36
43*
2
38
Code number
01*1, 02
68
52
10*1, 11*
1
24
27*1, 28*1, 50*1, 51*
1
66
15, 16, 69*
3
17*1, 49
Manufacturer
Sony
Akai
Ferguson
Grundig
Hitachi
Mitsubishi
NEC
Nokia
Panasonic
Manufacturer
Philips
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
TEAC
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
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Getting Started
Connecting the VCR
Step 3
continued
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
to mains
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the VCR.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
AERIAL
ANTENNE
OUT
SORTIE
IN
ENTREE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
OUT
SORTIE
IN
ENTREE
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
Additional connections
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.
To a stereo system
You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system to the
AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the
right.
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set
RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS menu to ON (initial setting).
If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting RF MODULATOR in the
OPTIONS menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from
the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 56).
VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable
(not supplied)
LINE IN
Audio cable (not supplied)
AUDIO OUT
R/L
EURO-AV
(Scart)
: LINE-1
(TV)
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Getting Started
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.
ON/STANDBY
PROGRAM +/–
RF CHANNEL
1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 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 Press RF CHANNEL.
The TV system appears in the display window.
continued
RF CHANNEL
RF CHANNEL
ON/STANDBY
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5 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.
7 Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
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 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.
Note
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)
RF CHANNEL
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
–
PROGRAM
+
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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 language for the on-screen
display and TV channels, guided by the sequence indicated on the TV
screen.
AUTO SET UP
1 Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation for
ATP (Auto Tuner Preset) appears in the display window.
2 Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country.
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.
The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:
If your country does not appear, select ELSE.
continued
AUTO SET UP
PROGRAM +/–
Language
Czech
Hungarian
Polish
Russian
English
Country
Checho
Hungary
Poland
Russia
Other
countries
Abbreviation
CZ
H
PL
RU
ELSE
–
PROGRAM
+
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
(continued)
3 Press AUTO SET UP. The ATP function starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them in numerical sequence.
After the search is complete, 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 19.
Note
• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during the ATP operations. If you do,
repeat the steps above.
AUTO SET UP
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Getting Started
Step 6
Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the
VCR to use the timer recording features
properly.
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.
Setting the clock manually
1 Press MENU, then push the joystick to >/
. to select SETTINGS and press the
joystick (OK).
2 Push the joystick to >/. to select CLOCK,
then press the joystick (OK).
3 Push the joystick to >/. to move the
cursor (”) to the clock row, then push the
joystick to /.
The day starts flashing.
Joystick
>/./?//
OK
MENU
OK
PLAY
• MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
SHOWVIEW
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
:
:
OK
CLOCK
19TH8
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
1.1. 9
[]OFF
:
:
:OK
0:00
CLOCK
19TH8
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
1.1. 9
[]OFF
OK
0:00
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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)
4 Push the joystick to >/. to set the date.
5 Push the joystick to / to flash the month
and set the month pushing the joystick to
>/..
6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pushing the joystick to / to
flash the item to be set, and push the
joystick to >/. to select the digits.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7 Push the joystick to / to start the clock.
The cursor (”) appears at the beginning of
the line.
8 Press the joystick (OK).
Tip
• To change the digits during setting, push the joystick to ? to return to the item to
be changed, and select the digits pushing the joystick to >/..
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
CLOCK
29TU8
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
1.1. 9
[]OFF
OK
70:00
CLOCK
29FR81
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
1.1 . 9
[]OFF
OK
71 5:30
CLOCK
29FR81
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
1.1 . 9
[]OFF
OK
71 5:30
CLOCK
29TU8
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
1.1. 9
[]OFF
OK
70:00
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1 Press MENU, then push the joystick to >/
. to select SETTINGS and press the
joystick (OK).
2 Push the joystick to >/. to select CLOCK,
then press the joystick (OK).
The cursor (”) appears at AUTO ADJUST.
Changing the station for
the Auto Clock Set function
Joystick
>/./?//
OK
MENU
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• MENU
OK
PLAY
continued
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
SHOWVIEW
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
:
:
OK
CLOCK
29FR81
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
1.1 . 9
[]ON
OK
71 5:30
CLOCK PROG [ ]1
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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, select OFF.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
3 Push the joystick to ?// to select ON.
4 Push the joystick to . to move the cursor
(”) to CLOCK PROG, then push the
joystick to ?// repeatedly until the
programme position of a 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.
5 Press the joystick (OK).
Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
CLOCK
29FR81
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
1.1 . 9
[]ON
OK
71 5:30
CLOCK PROG [ ]1
CLOCK
29FR81
AUTO ADJUST
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
1.1 . 9
[]ON
OK
71 5:30
CLOCK PROG [ ]2
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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.
Joystick
>/./?//
OK
MENU
1 Press MENU, then push the joystick to >/
. to select SETTINGS and press the
joystick (OK).
2 Push the joystick to >/. to select
LANGUAGE and press the joystick (OK).
3 Push the joystick to >/./?// to move
the dot ( r ) to the desired language, then
press the joystick (OK).
OK
PLAY
• MENU
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
SHOWVIEW
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
:
:
OK
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MAGYAR
POLSKI
ČESKÝ
SELECT
SET
:
:
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.
PROG +/–
Joystick
>/./?//
OK
MENU
1 Press MENU, then push the joystick to >/
. to select SETTINGS and press the
joystick (OK).
2 Push the joystick to >/. to select TUNER
and press the joystick (OK).
3 Push the joystick to >/./?// to
move the cursor (”) to NORMAL/CATV,
then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
OK
PLAY
• MENU
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
SHOWVIEW
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
:
:
OK
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
TUNER
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET [ ]
C
[]NORM
PAY-TV/CANAL+ [ ]OFF
21
SYSTEM [ ]B / G
AFT [ ]ON
FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET
:
:
PROG10
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET [ ]
C
[]NORM
TUNER
PAY-TV/CANAL+ [ ]OFF
21
SELECT
SET
:
:
PROG10
SYSTEM [ ]B / G
AFT [ ]ON
FINE TUNING
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4 Push the joystick to >/. to move the
cursor (”) to CHANNEL SET.
5 Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
6 Push the joystick to ?// repeatedly until the channel you want is
displayed.
The channels appear in the following order:
B/G TV system
Channel number
in the CHANNEL
SET field
2E22R1
3E35R6
4E46R7
5 E5 12 R12
6E613R2
7E714R3
8E815R4
9E916R5
10 E10 17 R8
11 E11 18 R9
12 E12 19 R10
21–69 E21–E69 20 R11
CATV 1–41 S1–S41 21–69 R21–R69
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.”
Selected programme
position
Channel
Channel number
in the CHANNEL
SET field
D/K TV system
Channel
continued
• PROG
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
TUNER
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET [ ]
C
[]NORM
PAY-TV/CANAL+ [ ]OFF
21
SYSTEM [ ]B / G
AFT [ ]ON
FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET
:
:
PROG10
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET [ ]
C
[]NORM
PAY-TV/CANAL+ [ ]OFF
21
SYSTEM [ ]B / G
AFT [ ]ON
FINE TUNING
PROG 4TUNER
SELECT
SET
:
:
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Manual setup –– Presetting channels (continued)
7 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, push
the joystick to >/./?// to move the
cursor (”) to SYSTEM, then select B/G or
D/K so that you get the better sound.
8 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat
steps from 5 to 7.
9 Press the joystick (OK).
Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting 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 SET.
2 Press the joystick (OK).
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET [ ]
C
[]NORM
PAY-TV/CANAL+ [ ]OFF
21
SYSTEM [ ]B / G
AFT [ ]ON
FINE TUNING
TUNER
SELECT
SET
:
:
PROG 4
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