SLV-E480EE - VCR SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)
Brand	Sony
Model	SLV-E480EE
Video Format	VHS
Playback Speeds	SP, LP, EP
Recording	Timer recording with VPS/PDC
Auto Head Cleaning	Yes
Remote Control	Infrared remote included
Connections	RF in/out, Audio/Video in/out, 21-pin SCART
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	Approx. 15 W (standby: 3 W)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 430 x 95 x 285 mm
Weight	Approx. 4.5 kg
Maintenance	Use a dry head cleaning cassette periodically
Safety	Do not expose to water or high humidity; unplug before cleaning
Spare Parts	Belt, pinch roller, video heads (professional service recommended)
Reparability	Common faults: belts, idler tire, power supply capacitors

Frequently Asked Questions - SLV-E480EE SONY

How do I connect the VCR to my TV?

Connect the RF coaxial cable from the VCR's RF OUT to the TV's antenna input. Alternatively, use a SCART cable for better quality.

How to set the timer for recording?

Press the TIMER button, then use the remote to set date, start/end time, and channel. Ensure the clock is set correctly and a tape is inserted.

What should I do if a tape is stuck?

Try unplugging the VCR for 10 seconds. If still stuck, manually turn the loading mechanism using a small screwdriver (refer to service manual).

How to clean the video heads?

Use a dry head cleaning cassette for 10-15 seconds. Do not use wet cleaners or excessive force as they can damage the heads.

Why is playback picture blurry or noisy?

It may be due to dirty video heads, a misaligned tracking, or a worn tape. Try adjusting tracking with remote TRK +/- buttons.

How do I use the remote control?

Insert two AAA batteries. Point the remote at the VCR's infrared sensor. Press TV/VCR to switch between sources.

What is the power consumption of this VCR?

Approximately 15 W during operation and about 3 W in standby mode.

How to adjust tracking manually?

During playback, press the TRACKING +/- buttons on the remote until the picture is clear. The VCR usually adjusts automatically.

How to record from an external source (e.g., satellite box)?

Connect the source to the AV IN jacks (or SCART). Set the VCR input to AV and press REC.

How to perform automatic channel setup?

Press MENU, go to Tuner Setup, select Auto Program. The VCR will scan and store all available channels.

USER MANUAL SLV-E480EE SONY

AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 17

Auto Set Up 10

C

Cancelling timer settings 30

Changing menu options 33

Changing timer settings 30

Checking timer settings 30

Cleaning the video heads 37

Clock setting 12

Connecting the VCR and your TV 7

Colour system compatible colour systems 2

Counter 19

D

Disabling programme position 17

Dubbing. See Editing

E, F, G, H, I, J, K

Editing 35

L, M

LP mode 20, 22

N

NTSC recorded tape 19

O

OPC (Optimum Picture

Control) 32

P

Picture adjustment 32

Playback 18

at various speeds 27 slow motion 27

Presetting channels 15

Q

Quick timer 29

R

Recording 21

saving 23

while watching another programme 23

Remote commander 5

RF channel 8

S

Safety tab 23

Searching at various

speeds 27

SP mode 22

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Timer recording 24

cancelling timer settings 30

changing timer settings 30

checking timer settings 30

daily/weekly recording 26

overlapping timer recordings 31

Tracking adjustment 32

TV system 9

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

SLV-E480EE

SLV-E380EE

SLV-E180EE

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.

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 mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the lead, pull it out by the plug, never by the lead.

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 and play back using the PAL and MESECAM colour systems (TV systems B/G and D/K) and play back using the NTSC 4.43 colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
• Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system can be played back on this unit using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system.

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
7 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
8 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 —
Selecting a language, Presetting channels

Basic Operations

18 Playing a tape
21 Recording TV programmes
24 Recording TV programmes using the timer

Additional Operations

27 Playing/searching at various speeds
29 Recording TV programmes using the quick timer
30 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
32 Adjusting the picture
33 Changing menu options
35 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

37 Troubleshooting
40 Specifications
41 Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

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- Aerial cable • Remote commander

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• R6 (size AA) batteries

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: SLV-E480EE, E380EE, and E180EE. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-E480EE is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-E380EE only."

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 the position.

Diagram of a battery pack with two batteries and an open rear panel, showing a hand holding a battery (no text or symbols present)

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	Set [TV] [VIDEO]to
the VCR	[VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
a Sony TV	[TV] and point at the remote sensor on the TV

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

TV control buttons

To	Press
Turn the TV into standby or active mode	ON/STANDBY
Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or from line in	TV/VIDEO
Select the programme position of the TV	PROG +/-
Adjust the volume of the TV	VOL +/-
Turn on the Sony TV	; (TV)
Select the sound type (stereo/mono) of your stereo Sony TV (SLV-E480EE only)	AUDIO MONITOR
Call up on-screen display	DISPLAY
Operate TV menu options	MENU/> /. /? //

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.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Step 3

Connecting the VCR

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.

To a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks

This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the 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.

Step 4

Tuning your TV to the VCR

1 Press ON STANBY 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.

RF32

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.

RF32K

5 PrePROGRAM +/- (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.

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 from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL in step 2 to display the RF channel, press PROGRAM +/- 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 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.

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 window.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

- 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.

1

Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK.

SETTINGS

▶ OPTIONS TUNER

CLOCK LANGUAGE

Press > /. to select CLOCK and press OK.

tCLOCK

Press > /. to set the date.

t.CLOCK

Press / to flash the month and set the month using > /. .

t CLOCK

Set the year, hour, and minutes in

sequence, using / to flash the item to be set, and > /. to select the digits.

The day of the week is set automatically.

±CLOCK

11. 12. 1998 FR 15>30

SELECT : B b

SET : V v

OK : OK

6

Press / to start the clock.

The date flashes.

t CLOCK

11.12. 1998 FR 15:30

SELECT : Bb

SET : Vv

OK : OK

7

Press OK.

Tip

- 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.

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.

1

Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK.

SETTINGS

▶ OPTIONS

TUNER

©CLOCK

LANGUAGE

SELECT : V v

SET : OK

2

Press > /. to select LANGUAGE, then press OK.

LANGUAGE

•ENGLISH

РУССКИЙ

Press > /. to move the dot (r) to the desired language, then press OK.

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.

1

Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK.

SETTINGS

▶回OPTIONS

TUNER

② CLOCK

LANGUAGE

Press > /. to select TUNER, then press OK.

TUNER	PROG14
SYSTEM	[D/K]
NORMAL/CATV	[CATV]
CHANNEL SET	[S01]
AFT	[ON]
FINE TUNING
SELECT	: Vv
SET	: Bb

3

Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to NORMAL/CATV, then select either NORM or CATV using ? // .

TUNER	PROG14
SYSTEM	[D/K]
NORMAL/CATV	[NORM]
CHANNEL SET	[S01]
AFT	[ON]
FINE TUNING
SELECT	: Vv
SET	: Bb

4

Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to CHANNEL SET.

TUNER	PROG14
SYSTEM	[D/K]
NORMAL/CATV	[NORM]
CHANNEL SET	[S01]
AFT	[ON]
FINE TUNING
SELECT	: Vv
SET	: Bb

Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued)

5 Press PROG +/- to select the programme position.

Selected programme position

6

Press ? // repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

The channels appear in the following order.

D/K TV system		B/G TV system
CHANNEL SET number	Corresponding TV channel	CHANNEL SET number	Corresponding TV channel
2	R1	2	E2
5	R6	3	E3
6	R7	4	E4
12	R12	5	E5
13	R2	6	E6
14	R3	7	E7
15	R4	8	E8
16	R5	9	E9
17	R8	10	E10
18	R9	11	E11
19	R10	12	E12
20	R11	21-69	E21-E69
21-69	R21-R69	CATV 1-41	S1-S41
		CATV 42-46	S01-S05

7 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press > /. 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 3 to 7.

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 +/- buttons.

1 In step 6 above, press ? // repeatedly to display the number "00" beside CHANNEL SET.
2 Press OK.

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function.

1 Press PROG +/- to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
2 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
3 Select TUNER and press OK.
4 Select FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears.

5 Press? // to get a clearer picture, then press OK. Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.

Note

- The menu disappears automatically if you don't proceed for more than a few minutes.

Playing a tape

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

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3 Press E PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To	Press
Stop play	p STOP
Pause play	P PAUSE
Resume play after pause	P PAUSE or E PLAY
Fast-forward the tape	) # FF during stop
Rewind the tape	03 REW during stop
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.

During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the tape about 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.

When your TV is	Set NTSC PB to
PAL only	ON PAL TV
PAL and NTSC	NTSC 4.43

To use the time counter

At the point the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. The counter in the display window resets to "0:00:00." Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

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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.

- When you play back the tape recorded with the NTSC colour system, the counter does not appear on the TV screen.

- Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:

– The picture becomes black and white.

- The picture shakes.

- No picture appears on the TV screen.

– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.

- The colour density increases or decreases.

– Deterioration of the picture quality may occur.

- If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

- While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback do not function.

Recording TV programmes

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3 ProNPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window.

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Recording TV programmes (continued)

4

Press PROG +/- to select the programme position you want to record.

5

(SI.V.E480EE only)

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.

6

Prec-REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

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 the ⏻ indicator also appears in the display window.

To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE SELECT in the TAPE OPTIONS menu according to the tape type you use (see page 33).

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.

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Safety tab

Tips

• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT or PROG +/-. When you use PROG +/-, "L" appears in the display window between the lowest programme position and the highest one. For SLV-E380EE only, "L1" appears for the video source connected to LINE-1 IN jacks, or "L2" for the video source connected to LINE-2 IN jacks.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won't be recorded on the tape.
• If you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.

Notes

• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct.
• The remaining time doesn't work for an NTSC-recorded tape. “-:- -” appears in the display window.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• If you play back the tape for about 30 seconds after the tape is inserted, the remaining time will be displayed.

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. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

1

Press MENU, then press > /. to select TIMER and press OK.

graph TD
    A["PUASE"] --> B["PLAY OK"]
    B --> C["FFREW"]
    C --> D["STOP"]
    D --> E["■"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

2

Set the date, start and stop times,

programme position and tape speed (SLV-FFREW E480EE only):

1 Press > /. to set each item.
2 Press / to flash each item in turn.

To correct a setting, press? to return to that setting and reset.

tTIMER	11.12	FR
DATE	TIME	PROG
TODAY	19:00b20:00	35
SP/LP
LP
SELECT	:B b
SET	:V v
OK	:OK

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see "Daily/weekly recording" on page 26.
• To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press > /. to display "L" in the "PROG" position. For SLV-E380EE, display "L1" to record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN jacks, and "L2" to record from a source connected to LINE-2 IN jacks.

3

4

Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR.

The ⏻ indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

To record from a source, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

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) ..... n MO (every Monday) n SU (every Sunday) n 1 month later n (dates count down) n TODAY

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ON/STANDBY. The ⏻ indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ON/STANDBY to reset the VCR after using the VCR.

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.

To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.

1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.
3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/- buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button (SLV-E480EE only).

Note

- The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ON/STANDBY with no tape inserted.

Playing/searching at various speeds

SLV-E480EE/E180EE

SLV-E380EE

Playback options	Operation
View the picture during fast-forward or rewind	During fast-forward, hold down ) # FF or ) FF. During rewind, hold down03 REW or 0 REW.
Play at high speed	• During playback, press ) # FF or 03 REW.• During playback, hold down ) # FF or 03 REW.To resume normal playback, release the button.
Play in slow motion	During playback or pause, press & SLOW.
Play frame by frame	During pause, press ) # FF or 03 REW.Hold down the button to play one frame each second.
Rewind and start play	During stop, press E PLAY on the VCR while holding down 0 REW or 03 REW on the VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press E PLAY.

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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.

graph TD
    A["pause"] --> B["Slow motion in reverse"]
    A --> C["Slow motion"]
    B --> D["Normal speed in reverse"]
    C --> E["Normal speed (Initial speed)"]
    D --> F["Double speed in reverse"]
    E --> G["Double speed"]
    F --> H["High speed in reverse"]
    G --> I["High speed"]

Tip

- Adjust the picture using TRACKING + / - on the VCR if:

– streaks appear while playing in slow motion

– the picture shakes while pausing.

To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/-) at the same time.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.
  • The picture may have snow:

• when playing at high speed in reverse
  – when playing in reverse slow motion

• when playing in reverse.

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.

1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.

The indicator appears in the display window.

2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. For SLV-E380EE/E180EE, you can specify the duration up to 6 hours, and for SLV-E480EE, up to 11 hours.

The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Using the quick timer during stop mode

You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by pressing QUICK TIMER. To set the channel, you can use the PROG +/- or INPUT SELECT buttons. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration. The recording will start automatically.

Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings

Before you start...

- Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press > /. to select LIST and press OK.

• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

3 Press > /. to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK.

4

- To change the setting, press? // to flash the item you want to change, and press > /. to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

tTIMER	11.12 FR
DATE	TIME	PROG
TODAY	19:00b20:00	35
SP/LP
LP
SELECT	:Bb
SET	:Vv
OK	:OK

5 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. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.

Programme 1

Programme 2

Pure diagram of two parallel arrows pointing right, one with a central dot and the other with an arrowhead (no text or symbols)

Will be cut off

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.

Press the TRACKING +/- buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. (The indicator lights up.) To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and restart it.

About Optimum Picture Control (OPC)

Optimum Picture Control (OPC) automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu (with the OPC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see 33.

OPC playback

The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.

OPC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the OPC

Press MENU and select SETTINGS, OPTIONS, VIDEO OPTIONS, then set OPC to OFF. The OPC indicator in the display window goes off.

Note

- There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.

Changing menu options

1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK.

2 Press > /. to select OPTIONS, then press OK.

3 Press > /. to select TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS, then press OK.
4 Press > /. to select the option, then press ? // to change the setting.
5 Press OK to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

TAPE OPTIONS

Menu option	Set this option to
TAPE SELECT	300 to use an E-300 type tape.240 to use an E-240 type tape.195 to use an E-195 or shorter type tape.

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VIDEO OPTIONS

Menu option	Set this option to
OPC	ONto switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function and improve picture quality.OFF to switch off OPC.
SYSTEM	AUTOto automatically detect the colour system and play back the tape in the appropriate mode. If the picture's colour is poor, manually select the colour system that the tape was recorded in.PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL system.MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM system.

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

: Signal flow

You can also connect to the jacks on the front panel (SLV-E380EE only).

Signal flow

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
- If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

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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.

- Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP (SLV-E480EE only).

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.
3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tips

• To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE button on the VCRs to release pause.
  • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording (Assemble Editing).

Note

- If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won't start recording with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press r REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you start editing in step 4, press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.

	Symptom	Remedy
Power	The ON/STANDBY switch does not function.	Connect the mains lead to mains securely.
	The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.	Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over one hour.
Clock	The clock has stopped and “-:- -” lights in the display window.	The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
ayback	The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.	Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
	The picture is not clear.	Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons.The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. 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.The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information.
	The picture rolls vertically during picture search.	Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
	The picture has no sound.	The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

- Normal picture

- Rough picture

- Unclear picture

• No picture (or black & white screen appears)

terminalinitial contamination

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	Symptom	Remedy
Timer recording Recording	No TV programme appears on the TV screen.	Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
	TV reception is poor.	Adjust the TV aerial.Make sure the TV system (B/G or D/K) is set to the system in your area.
	The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.	The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
	The tape is ejected when you press r REC.	Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
	Nothing happens when you press r REC.	Make sure the tape is not at its end.Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/- buttons. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select “L” (“L1” or “L2” for SLV-E380EE) when recording from other equipment.
	The timer does not operate.	Check that the clock is set.Make sure a tape has been inserted.Check that the safety tab has not been removed.Make sure the tape is not at its end.Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time.The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock and timer.
Others	A tape cannot be inserted.	·Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.
	The remote commander does not function.	·Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.·Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.·Make sure the TV/VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly.
	The tracking meter does not appear on the screen.	·The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted, or the NTSC system is being used.
	The VCR needs to be cleaned.	·Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

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

LINE-1 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE-2 IN (SLV-E380EE)

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jack (1)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

General

Power requirements

220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

20 W

Operating temperature

5^ to 40^

Storage temperature

-20^ to 60^

Dimensions

Approx. 355 x96 x 285 mm (w/h/d)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 3.9 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Aerial cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel (SLV-E480EE and SLV-E180EE)

5

1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (25)
7 p STOP button (22)
8 P PAUSE button (19)
2 Tape compartment
9 PROGRAM/TRACKING +/-
3 0 3 REW (rewind) button (19, 27)
buttons (22, 32)
4 E PLAY button (18)
!... AUTO SET UP/RF (radio frequency) CHANNEL button (8, 10)
5 ) # FF (fast-forward)button (19, 27)
! Remote sensor (5)
6 r REC (record) button (22)
!" 6 EJECT button (19)

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Front panel (SLV-E380EE)

1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (25)
2 Tape compartment
3 0 REW (rewind) button (19, 27)
4 ) FF (fast-forward) button (19, 27)
5 E PLAY button (18)
6 CLICK SHUTTLE ring (28)
7 r REC (record) button (22)

8 p STOP button (22)
9 P PAUSE button (19)

!... PROGRAM/TRACKING +/- buttons (22, 32)
!` AUTO SET UP/RF (radio frequency) CHANNEL button (8, 10)
!" Remote sensor (5)
! £ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (35)
! ¢ 6 EJECT button (19)

Display window

1 Timer indicator (25, 29)
2 Tape speed indicator (22)
3 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (32)
4 Tracking indicator (32)

5 Time counter/clock/line/ programme position indicator (8, 10, 19, 22)
6 Remaining time indicator (22)
7 Tape/Recording indicator (22)

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Rear panel

1 Mains lead (7)
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (35)
3 AERIAL IN connector (7)

4 AERIAL OUT connector (7)
5 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (7)
6 NTSC PB (PlayBack) switch (19)

Remote commander

1 TV/VIDEO button (6)
2 6 EJECT button (19)
3 DISPLAY button (19, 22)
4 VOL (volume) +/- buttons (for TV) (6)
5 PROG (programme) +/- buttons (22)
6 COUNTER/REMAIN button (22)
7 QUICK TIMER button (29)
8 INPUT SELECT button (21, 36)
9 r REC (record) button (22)

!... SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (SLV-E480EE only) (22)

!` Tape/menu operation buttons MENU button (12, 33)

P PAUSE/> button (19)

p STOP/. button (22)

0 3 REW (rewind)/? button (19, 27)

) # FF (fast forward)// button (19, 27)

E PLAY/OK button (18)

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!" ON/STANDBY switch (25)
!£ CLEAR button (31)
! ¢ AUDIO MONITOR button (for TV) (SLV-E480EE only) (6)
! TV / VIDEO remote control switch (5)
! √ ; button (for TV) (6)
! f COUNTER RESET button (19)
!¥ & SLOW button (27)
!» REPLAY button (19)