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.
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 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 14 Manual setup —...
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Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models : SLV-E480EE, E380EE, and E180EE.
(+) end clicks into the 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.
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• 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. Getting Started DISPLAY VOL+/–...
TV as shown on the right using a commercially available connecting cable like the Sony VMC-710M/720M. If your TV has left and right audio input jacks, use a connecting cable like the Sony VMC-910MS. AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN...
Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR ON/STANDBY Press ON/STANBY to turn on the VCR. ON/STANDBY 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. Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture.
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. SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Getting Started...
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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 TV channels, guided by the sequence indicated in the display window.
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To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP. • The factory-preset language of the menu is English. If you want to change the language to Russian, see page 14. Note • Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during the ATP operations. If you do, repeat the step above.
Step 6 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. •...
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Set the year, hour, and minutes in PAUSE sequence, using / to flash the item to be set, and > /. to select the digits. PLAY The day of the week is set automatically. STOP Press / to start the clock. PAUSE The date flashes.
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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. Press MENU, then press > /. to select •...
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. Press MENU, then press >...
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Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued) Press PROG +/– to select the programme PROG position. Press ? // repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PAUSE PLAY The channels appear in the following STOP order. D/K TV system CHANNEL SET number 21-69 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press...
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 3 to 7. PAUSE Press OK. PLAY STOP Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–...
Basic Operations Playing a tape NTSC PB Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press Æ PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Additional tasks Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or Æ Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape 6 EJECT To replay a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and play back the scene you want to watch again.
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Playing a tape (continued) Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode can be played back on this VCR (SLV-E480EE only). • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. •...
Recording TV programmes DISPLAY INPUT SELECT r REC Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears INPUT SELECT in the display window. TV/VIDEO PROG +/–...
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Recording TV programmes (continued) Press PROG +/– to select the PROG programme position you want to record. (SLV-E480EE only) SP/LP 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.
To watch another TV programme while recording Select another programme position on the TV. 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. Tips •...
Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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PAUSE Set the date, start and stop times, programme position and tape speed (SLV- PLAY E480EE only): 1 Press > /. to set each item. 2 Press / to flash each item in turn. STOP To correct a setting, press ? to return to that setting and reset.
Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued) Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press . , the indication changes as shown below. Press > 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) ...
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLV-E480EE/E180EE PLAY Æ SLV-E380EE Æ Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold down )# forward or rewind rewind, hold down03 Play at high speed • During playback, press )# • During playback, hold down )# Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press &...
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Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring (SLV-E380EE only) With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. During playback or pause, turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.
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. While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. indicator appears in the display window. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press > /. to select LIST and press OK. • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
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• To change the setting, press ? // to flash the item you want to change, and press > /. to reset it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press 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.
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking.
Changing menu options Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. Press > /. to select OPTIONS, then press OK. Press > /. to select TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS, then press OK. Press > /. to select the option, then press ? // to change the setting.
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Changing menu options (continued) VIDEO OPTIONS Menu option SYSTEM Additional Operations Set this option to • ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function and improve picture quality. • OFF to switch off OPC. • AUTO to automatically detect the colour system and play back the tape in the appropriate mode.
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-1 IN VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow You can also connect to the jacks on the front panel (SLV-E380EE only). This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow...
Editing with another VCR (continued) Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L” (“L1” or “L2” for SLV- E380EE) in the display window.
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.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom No TV programme appears on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. Nothing happens when you press r REC. The timer does not operate.
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Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Remedy • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.
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 S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs...
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel (SLV-E480EE and SLV-E180EE) !“ ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (25) Tape compartment REW (rewind) button (19, 27) PLAY button (18) Æ FF (fast-forward)button (19, r REC (record) button (22) !…...
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Index to parts and controls (continued) Front panel (SLV-E380EE) !¢ !£ ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (25) Tape compartment REW (rewind) button (19, 27) FF (fast-forward) button (19, 27) PLAY button (18) Æ CLICK SHUTTLE ring (28) r REC (record) button (22) Additional Information 3 4 5 !“...
Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel Mains lead (7) LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (35) AERIAL IN connector (7) Additional Information AERIAL OUT connector (7) LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (7) NTSC PB (PlayBack) switch (19)