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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
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
Sony Corporation
N
NTSC recorded tape 25
O
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 43
P
Picture adjustment
Playback 24
at various speeds 38
frame-by-frame 38
slow motion 38
Presetting channels 18
7
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
43
recording 33, 37
overlapping timer
recordings 42
Tracking adjustment
43
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- Page 1 Dubbing. See Editing E, F, G, H, I, J, K Editing 46 L, M LINE (TV) connection 7 LP mode 26, 28 Sony Corporation NTSC recorded tape 25 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 43 Picture adjustment Playback 24 at various speeds 38...
- Page 2 3-861-455-13(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-E480EG SLV-E477EG SLV-E380EG ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
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Page 3: Compatible Colour Systems
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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 17 Manual setup —... - Page 5 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-E480EG, E477EG, and E380EG.
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Page 6: Remote Commander
(+) 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. - Page 7 • 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...
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Page 8: Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 Connecting the VCR Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. -
Page 9: Rf Channel
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 Press ON/STANDBY 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. - Page 10 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...
- Page 11 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 in the display window.
- Page 12 Press AUTO SET UP. AUTO SET UP The ATP function starts RF CHANNEL 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...
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Page 13: Setting The Clock
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. -
Page 14: Getting Started
(SLV-E380EG only): PAUSE Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to the clock row, then press / . PLAY The day starts flashing. STOP Press > /. to set the date. PAUSE PLAY STOP Press / to flash the month and set the PAUSE month using >... - Page 15 Step 6: Setting the clock (continued) PAUSE Press OK. PLAY STOP • 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.
- Page 16 Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (SLV-E380EG only) MENU Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. PAUSE PLAY STOP Press > /. to select CLOCK and press OK. PAUSE The cursor ( ) is on AUTO ADJUST. PLAY STOP Press / to select ON.
- Page 17 Step 6: Setting the clock (continued) PAUSE Press . to move the cursor ( ) to CLOCK PROG, then press ? // repeatedly until PLAY the programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive the time signal STOP from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.
- Page 18 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 Press MENU, then press >...
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Page 19: Presetting Channels
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. MENU Press MENU, then press >... - Page 20 PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. Press ? // repeatedly until the channel PAUSE you want is displayed. PLAY STOP The channels appear in the following order. D/K TV system CHANNEL SET Corresponding number TV channel 21-69 If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons.
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Page 21: Aft (Auto Fine Tuning)
Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued) 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 channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. - Page 22 Manual setup — Setting up ShowView (SLV-E480EG/E380EG only) ShowView is a feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. To use ShowView, each programme position needs to be matched with its ShowView guide channel. To get the guide channel numbers, look in the programme guide for your area that features ShowView numbers.
- Page 23 Manual setup — Setting up ShowView (continued) Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to the PAUSE row on which you want to set the guide channel. PLAY To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press > /. repeatedly. STOP Press programme number buttons to enter the guide channel number assigned in the...
- Page 24 Select CHANNEL SET, then press ? // repeatedly to tune the VCR to the satellite tuner. The channel number displayed beside CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner. T U N E R P R O G 6 S Y S T E M [ D / K ] N O R M A L / C A T V...
- Page 25 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.
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Page 26: Counter
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 playback the scene you want to watch again. - Page 27 Playing a tape (continued) Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode can be played back on this VCR (SLV-E480EG/ E477EG 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. •...
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Page 28: Recording
Recording TV programmes 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 INPUT SELECT position number appears in the display window. DISPLAY COUNTER/ REMAIN TV/VIDEO r REC... - Page 29 Recording TV programmes (continued) Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to PROG record. (SLV-E480EG/SLV-E477EG 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.
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Page 30: Safety Tab
To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with indicator also appears in the display window. P R O G 1 2 S P 0 : 0 0 : 2 2 Time counter... - Page 31 Recording TV programmes (continued) Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? followed by the programme number buttons. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) jacks using INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–.
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Page 32: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes using ShowView (SLV-E480EG/E380EG only) Just enter the programme’s ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start…... - Page 33 Recording TV programmes using ShowView (continued) Press the programme number buttons to enter the programme’s ShowView number, then press SET. If you make a mistake, press SHOWVIEW before pressing SET and re- enter the correct number. The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed (SLV-E480EG only), and the VPS/PDC function setting (SLV- E380EG only) appear on the TV screen.
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Page 34: Basic Operations
Daily/weekly recording In step 3 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) ... -
Page 35: Recording Tv Programmes Using
Recording TV programmes using ShowView (continued) Tips • For SLV-E480EG, you can also use the SP/LP button to set the tape speed. • For SLV-E480EG, when you are recording a progamme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. -
Page 36: Setting The Timer Manually
Setting the timer manually If ShowView is not available in you area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. - Page 37 Setting the timer manually (continued) PAUSE Set the date, programme position, start and stop times, tape speed (SLV-E480EG/ E477EG only) and VPS/PDC function PLAY (SLV-E380EG only): 1 Press ? // to flash each item in turn. STOP 2 Press > /. to set each item. To correct a setting, press ? to return to that setting and reset.
- Page 38 You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter. • Display tape information on the TV screen. • Check the timer settings. • Watch another TV programme. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press .
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Page 39: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLV-E480EG/E477EG SLV-E380EG Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed (SLV-E480EG/ E477EG only) Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press Æ... - Page 40 Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring (SLV-E380EG 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 counterclockwise. Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.
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Page 41: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Quick Timer
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. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. -
Page 42: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
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. - Page 43 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued) • 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.
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Page 44: Adjusting The Picture
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. During playback, press the TRACKING +/–... -
Page 45: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. Press > /. to select OPTIONS, then press OK. Press > /. to select the option you want to change: • To change the TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS 1 Press OK after selecting TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS. - Page 46 VIDEO OPTIONS Menu option 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 SYSTEM back the tape in the appropriate mode.
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Page 47: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR Connecting to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) : Signal flow Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L”... - Page 48 To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs. Tips • To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause. • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins.
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Page 49: Additional Information
Do not use a commercially available liquid-type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. - Page 50 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. Remedy •...
- Page 51 Troubleshooting (continued) 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. Additional Information Remedy • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
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Page 52: Specifications
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 S41 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs... -
Page 53: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel (SLV-E480EG/E477EG) !“ ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (8) Tape compartment REW (rewind) button (25, 38) PLAY button (24, 38) Æ FF (fast-forward) button (25, r REC (record) button (28) p STOP button (25) Additional Information !…... - Page 54 Front panel (SLV-E380EG) !£ ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (8) Tape compartment REW (rewind) button (25, 38) FF (fast-forward) button (25, 38) PLAY button (24, 38) Æ CLICK SHUTTLE ring (39) r REC (record) button (28) p STOP button (25) 3 4 5 !“...
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Page 55: Display Window
Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window Timer indicator (36, 40) Tape speed indicators (28) VIDEO indicator (29) OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (43) VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (SLV-E380EG only) (33, 37) Additional Information Tracking indicator (43) Time counter/clock/line/ programme position indicator... -
Page 56: Rear Panel
Rear panel Mains lead (7) AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (7) AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (7) LINE-1 (TV) LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (7, 46) NTSC PB (PlayBack) switch (25) Additional Information continued... -
Page 57: Remote Commander
Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander !… !“ Additional Information 6 EJECT button (25) COUNTER RESET button (25) DISPLAY button (25, 29) WIDE button (for TV) (6) TV/VIDEO button (29) QUICK TIMER button (40) r REC (record) button (28) SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (SLV-E480EG/E477EG only) (28) - Page 58 !£ !¢ !⁄ !ƒ !¥ !» @… @“ @£ @¢ !£ [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch !¢ ON/STANDBY switch (36) COUNTER/REMAIN button (29) !⁄ AUDIO MONITOR button (SLV- E477EG only) (6) !ƒ CLEAR button (42) !¥ SHOWVIEW button (SLV-E480EG/ E380EG only) (31) !»...
- Page 59 Additional Information...
- Page 60 Additional Information...