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Video Cassette Recor der ©1998 by Son y Cor poration SL V -E780EE Operating Instructions 3-861-928- 11 (1) P AL NTSC 4.43.
Introduction 2 WARNING T o pr event fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. T o avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only . Mains lead must only be changed at qualified service shop.
3 Introduction T able of contents Getting Started Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the r emote commander 8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR 10 Step 4: T uning your TV to the VCR 12 S.
Getting Started 4 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable.
5 Getting Started Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the r emote 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.
Getting Started 6 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) MENU WIDE TV/VIDEO ON/ST ANDBY AUDIO MONITOR DISPLA Y VOL+/– Programme number buttons TV control buttons To T urn the TV into s.
7 Getting Started Getting Started Notes • W ith 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, r emove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Getting Started 8 Connecting the VCR Step 3 : 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.
9 Getting Started Getting Started Additional connections This additional connection improves pictur e and sound quality . Connect the TV as shown below . Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, pr ess TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window .
Getting Started 10 Step 4 T uning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-A V cable, skip this step. ON/ST ANDBY PROGRAM +/– RF CHANNEL 1 Press ON/ST ANDBY to turn on the VCR. 2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window .
11 Getting Started Getting Started 5 Press PROGRAM +/– (r epeatedly) 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 T une 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.
Getting Started 12 Tip • The factory preset language for the on-scr een display is English. If you want to change the language to Russian, see page 15. Note • Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during the A TP operations. If you do, repeat the steps above.
13 Getting Started Getting Started Step 6 Setting the clock Y ou must set the time and date on the VCR to be able to use the timer recor ding features properly . Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel.
Getting Started 14 Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued) 4 Press / to flash the month and set the month pressing > / . . 5 Set the year , hour , and minutes in sequence, pressing / to flash the item to be set, and press > / . to select the digits.
15 Getting Started Getting Started Manual setup — Selecting a language Y ou can change the on-screen display language. Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. > / . / ? / / OK MENU 1 Press MENU, then pr ess > / .
Getting Started 16 Manual setup — Pr esetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually . Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. PROG +/– 1 Press MENU, then press > / .
17 Getting Started Getting Started 4 Press > / . to move the cursor ( ” ) to CHANNEL SET . 5 Press PROG +/– to select the pr ogramme position. 6 Press ? / / repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
Getting Started 18 7 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy , pr ess > / . / ? / / to move the cursor ( ” ) to SYSTEM, then select B/G or D/K so that you get the better sound. 8 T o allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps from 5 to 7.
19 Getting Started Getting Started If the picture is not clear Normally , the Auto Fine T uning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly .
Basic Operations 20 Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT 1 T urn 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.
Basic Operations Basic Operations 21 Set NTSC PB to ON P AL TV NTSC 4.43 Additional tasks To Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape Press p S.
Basic Operations 22 Notes • 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. • The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recor ded tape.
Basic Operations Basic Operations 23 Recor ding TV pr ogrammes r REC PROG +/– SP/LP 1 T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. T o recor d from a decoder , turn it on.
Basic Operations 24 Recording TV pr ogrammes (continued) 3 Press INPUT SELECT until a pr ogramme position number appears in the display window . 4 Press PROG +/– to select the pr ogramme position you want to recor d. 5 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP .
Basic Operations Basic Operations 25 T o watch another TV programme while r ecording 1 Press TV/VIDEO on the r emote commander to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window . 2 Select another programme position on the TV . T o save a recor ding T o prevent accidental erasure, br eak off the safety tab as illustrated.
Basic Operations 26 Tips • T o select a programme position, you can use the pr ogramme number buttons on the remote commander . For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. • Y ou can select a video source fr om the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE 2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks using INPUT SELECT .
Basic Operations Basic Operations 27 1 Press MENU and select TIMER, then pr ess OK. MENU INPUT SELECT Recor ding TV pr ogrammes using the timer Y ou can preset up to eight pr ogrammes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
Basic Operations 28 Recording TV pr ogrammes using the timer (continued) T o stop recor ding T o stop the VCR while recor ding, press p ST OP on the VCR. 2 Set the date, programme position, start and stop times, and tape speed: 1 Press / to flash each item in turn.
Basic Operations Basic Operations 29 TODA Y 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 TODA Y Daily/weekly recor ding In step 2 above, press .
Basic Operations 30 Tips • T o set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or pr ogramme number buttons. • T o set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
Additional Operations 31 Additional Operations continued Playing/sear ching at various speeds )# FF 03 REW Playback options V iew the picture during fast- forward or r ewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play Operation During fast-forward, pr ess and hold )# FF .
Additional Operations 32 T o resume normal playback Press · PLA Y . Tip • Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes while pausing.
Additional Operations 33 Recor ding TV pr ogrammes using the quick timer After starting recor ding in the normal way , you can have the VCR stop recor ding automatically after a specified duration. 1 While recor ding, press QUICK TIMER once. The indicator appears in the display window .
Additional Operations 34 1 Press ON/ST ANDBY to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU and select LIST , then press OK: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press OK, then turn of f the VCR to return to recor ding standby .
Additional Operations 35 Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 1 Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Will be cut off about 20 seconds 3 Press > / . to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu.
Additional Operations 36 T o listen to Stereo/main and sub (left and right channels) Left channel/main Right channel/sub Standard sound Display window STEREO STEREO STEREO No indicator How sound is recor ded on a video tape The VCR recor ds sound onto two separate tracks.
Additional Operations 37 Adjusting the pictur e 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 recor ded in poor condition.
Additional Operations 38 Tip • T o set tracking to the centre position, pr ess the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Notes • Y ou can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recor ded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed. • With the Auto T ape Speed function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode.
Additional Operations 39 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. 2 Select OPTIONS. 3 Press > / . to select the option you want to change: • T o change the T APE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS 1 Press OK after selecting T APE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS.
Additional Operations 40 Notes • When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window r emain on, even though POWER SA VE is set to ON.
Additional Operations 41 Editing with another VCR How to connect to recor d on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) TV : Signal flow LINE OUT Other VCR (Player) LINE-2 IN VMC-810 audio/video cable (not supplied) Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour .
Additional Operations 42 Editing with another VCR (continued) This VCR (Recorder) … LINE-1 IN : Signal flow VMC-2121 EURO-A V cable (not supplied) TV Other VCR (Player) EURO-A V (Scart) Note • If .
Additional Operations 43 Operation (when recor ding on this VCR) Before you start editing • T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” (“L1”) in the display window . • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP .
44 Additional Information T roubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not cover ed below , please consult your nearest Sony service facility . Clock Additional Information Symptom The ON/ST ANDBY switch does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.
45 Additional Information 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.
46 Additional Information Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The tracking indicator does not appear on the screen. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Others Remedy • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
47 Additional Information Specifications System Channel coverage VHS E2-E12, R1-R12 UHF E21-E69, R21-R69 CA TV S1-S41, S01-S05 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aer.
48 Additional Information Index to parts and contr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 8 p STOP button (43) 9 P P AUSE button (43) !º PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– b.
49 Additional Information Display window 1 T imer indicator (28) 2 STEREO indicator (36) 3 T ape speed indicators (24) 4 VIDEO indicator (9, 25) 5 OPC (Optimum Picture Contr ol) indicator (37) 6 Track.
50 Additional Information Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel 1 Mains lead (8) 2 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (8) 3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SOR TIE connector (8) 4 NTSC PB (playback) s.
51 Additional Information Remote commander 1 TV / VIDEO remote contr ol switch (5) 2 6 ␣ EJECT button (21) 3 COUNTER RESET button (22) 4 DISPLA Y button (25) 5 WIDE button (7) 6 TV/VIDEO button (9, .
A, B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 19, 32, 37 tracking 32, 37 Aerial hookup 8 AFT (Auto Fine T uning) 19 A TP (Auto T uner Preset) 12 Audio track 36 Auto Set Up 12 Auto T ape Speed 39 C Cle.
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