Video CassetteRecorder©1998 by Sony CorporationSLV-E780EEOperating Instructions3-861-928-11 (1)PAL NTSC 4.43
Getting Started10Step 4Tuning your TV to the VCRIf you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skipthis step.ON/STANDBYPROGRAM +/–R
11Getting StartedGetting Started5 Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the correct TV system.If you watch the system B/G, select “G.” If you watc
Getting Started12Tip• The factory preset language for the on-screen display is English. If you want tochange the language to Russian, see page 15.Not
13Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 6Setting the clockYou must set the time and date on theVCR to be able to use the timerrecording features properly
Getting Started14Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)4 Press / to flash the month and set themonth pressing >/..5 Set the year, hour, and minutes
15Getting StartedGetting StartedManual setup —Selecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and t
Getting Started16Manual setup —PresettingchannelsIf some channels could not be presetusing the Auto Set Up function, you canpreset them manually.Befor
17Getting StartedGetting Started4 Press >/. to move the cursor (”) toCHANNEL SET.5 Press PROG +/– to select the programmeposition.6 Press ?// repe
Getting Started187 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press>/./?// to move the cursor (”) toSYSTEM, then select B/G or D/K so thatyou get the b
19Getting StartedGetting StartedIf the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes inchannels clearly. If,
Introduction2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Ref
Basic Operations20Basic OperationsPlaying a tape6 EJECT1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts p
Basic OperationsBasic Operations21Set NTSC PB toON PAL TVNTSC 4.43Additional tasksToStop playPause playResume play after pauseFast-forward the tapeRew
Basic Operations22Notes• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no
Basic OperationsBasic Operations23Recording TVprogrammesr RECPROG +/–SP/LP1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a decoder,
Basic Operations24Recording TV programmes (continued)3 Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appearsin the display window.4 Press PROG
Basic OperationsBasic Operations25To watch another TV programme while recording1 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to turn off the VIDEOindicator
Basic Operations26Tips• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on theremote commander. For two-digit numbers, press
Basic OperationsBasic Operations271 Press MENU and select TIMER, then pressOK.MENUINPUT SELECTRecording TVprogrammesusing the timerYou can preset up t
Basic Operations28Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued)To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP on the VCR.2 Set
Basic OperationsBasic Operations29TODAY n SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) n MO-SA (Monday to Saturday) n MO-FR (Monday to Friday) n SA (every Saturday) ..
3IntroductionTable of contentsGetting StartedGetting Started4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR10
Basic Operations30Tips• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programmenumber buttons.• To set the tape speed, you can also
Additional Operations 31Additional OperationscontinuedPlaying/searchingat various speeds)# FF03 REWPlayback optionsView the picture during fast-forwar
Additional Operations32To resume normal playbackPress · PLAY.Tip• Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– if:– Streaks appear while playing in slow moti
Additional Operations 33Recording TVprogrammesusing the quicktimerAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automa
Additional Operations341 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.2 Press MENU and select LIST, then press OK:• If you want to change or cancel a setting,
Additional Operations 35Programme 1Programme 2Programme 1Programme 2about 20 seconds will be cut offWill be cut offabout 20 seconds3 Press >/. to s
Additional Operations36To listen toStereo/main and sub(left and right channels)Left channel/mainRight channel/subStandard soundDisplay windowSTEREOSTE
Additional Operations 37Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indic
Additional Operations38Tip• To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at thesame time.Notes• You can adjust the track
Additional Operations 39Changing menu options1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS.2 Select OPTIONS.3 Press >/. to select the option you want to chang
Getting Started4Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• R6 (size AA) batteries
Additional Operations40Notes• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on,even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.• Wit
Additional Operations 41Editing with another VCRHow to connect to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder)TV: Signal flowLINE OUTOther VCR (Player)LINE-2
Additional Operations42Editing with another VCR (continued)This VCR (Recorder)… LINE-1 IN: Signal flowVMC-2121 EURO-AV cable(not supplied)TVOther VCR
Additional Operations 43Operation(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SE
44Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearestSony service facility.Clock
45Additional InformationSymptomNo TV programme appears onthe TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts playing as soonas it is inserted.The tape
46Additional InformationSymptomA tape cannot be inserted.The remote commander doesnot function.The tracking indicator does notappear on the screen.The
47Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemChannel coverageVHS E2-E12, R1-R12UHF E21-E69, R21-R69CATV S1-S41, S01-S05RF output signalUHF channels 21
48Additional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel8 p STOP button (43)9 P PA
49Additional InformationDisplay window1 Timer indicator (28)2 STEREO indicator (36)3 Tape speed indicators (24)4 VIDEO indicator (9, 25)5 OPC (Optimum
5Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 2Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteriesby matching the + and – on
50Additional InformationIndex to parts and controls (continued)Rear panel1 Mains lead (8)2 AERIAL INANTENNE ENTREE connector (8)3 AERIAL OUTANTENNE SO
51Additional InformationRemote commander1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)2 6␣ EJECT button (21)3 COUNTER RESET button (22)4 DISPLAY button (25)5
A, BAccessories supplied 4Adjustingpicture 19, 32, 37tracking 32, 37Aerial hookup 8AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 19ATP (Auto Tuner Preset) 12Audio track 36Au
Getting Started6Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)MENUWIDETV/VIDEOON/STANDBYAUDIOMONITORDISPLAYVOL+/–ProgrammenumberbuttonsTV contro
7Getting StartedGetting StartedNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.• If you do not use the remote commander fo
Getting Started8Connecting the VCRStep 3: Signal flowAERIAL INAerial cable (supplied)AERIAL INAERIAL OUTto mains1 Disconnect the aerial cable from you
9Getting StartedGetting StartedAdditional connectionsThis additional connection improves picture and sound quality.Connect the TV as shown below. Whe
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