Warranty Card
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...and you may not apply to service the Product. For your authorized dealer, call : Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not available from the Product. To obtain warranty ... commercial use, or modification of, or to be defective, Sony will replace the Product (with refurbished product, at 1-800-VHS-SONY for warranty replacement fee information. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, ...
...and you may not apply to service the Product. For your authorized dealer, call : Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not available from the Product. To obtain warranty ... commercial use, or modification of, or to be defective, Sony will replace the Product (with refurbished product, at 1-800-VHS-SONY for warranty replacement fee information. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, ...
Operating Instructions
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...the product's enclosure that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. Installing • Allow adequate... operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an inclined position. Record these numbers in accordance with the instructions, may block the... Hz. • If anything falls into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this product. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only...
...the product's enclosure that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. Installing • Allow adequate... operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an inclined position. Record these numbers in accordance with the instructions, may block the... Hz. • If anything falls into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this product. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only...
Operating Instructions
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...video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using the timer Additional Operations 58 Playing/searching at various speeds 60 Setting the recording duration time 61 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 63 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 65 Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV...the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Basic Operations 41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 55 Recording TV programs using the VCR VCR Plus+...
...video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using the timer Additional Operations 58 Playing/searching at various speeds 60 Setting the recording duration time 61 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 63 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 65 Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV...the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Basic Operations 41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 55 Recording TV programs using the VCR VCR Plus+...
Operating Instructions
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SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Check your VCR.
SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Check your VCR.
Operating Instructions
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...position. Using the remote commander You can be used to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use this remote commander to operate your Sony TV. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two ...of batteries. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 5 Remote sensor [TV] / [VIDEO] To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes • With normal use, the batteries...
...position. Using the remote commander You can be used to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use this remote commander to operate your Sony TV. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two ...of batteries. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 5 Remote sensor [TV] / [VIDEO] To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes • With normal use, the batteries...
Operating Instructions
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... can use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to work with the VCR, you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at a time until the menu disappears automatically. 6 Setting up the remote ... control system from the one that works with your TV with the remote commander. • When you find the one programmed to control a Sony TV. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you cannot control your TV. Controlling other TVs with...
... can use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to work with the VCR, you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at a time until the menu disappears automatically. 6 Setting up the remote ... control system from the one that works with your TV with the remote commander. • When you find the one programmed to control a Sony TV. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you cannot control your TV. Controlling other TVs with...
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...• If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you need more details on the... where you 've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. Then use your VCR so that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. During setup, if you used. For an overview, refer to "Quick ...connect the AC power cords until all of the hookups below . If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you have Use Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Cable box...
...• If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the hookup you need more details on the... where you 've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. Then use your VCR so that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. During setup, if you used. For an overview, refer to "Quick ...connect the AC power cords until all of the hookups below . If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. If you have Use Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Cable box...
Operating Instructions
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... TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to record programs, you're finished setting... up the VCR after you hook up your ...
... TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to record programs, you're finished setting... up the VCR after you hook up your ...
Operating Instructions
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... : OK QUIT : MENU ON OFF ON AUTO ON ON L H For details, see page 68. Hookups 9 Never connect the output of the VCR to Article 820- 40 of RF devices. Note to CATV system installer (in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention... to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of cable entry as shown in the RF channel. Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. Getting Started Completing A/V ...
... : OK QUIT : MENU ON OFF ON AUTO ON ON L H For details, see page 68. Hookups 9 Never connect the output of the VCR to Article 820- 40 of RF devices. Note to CATV system installer (in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention... to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of cable entry as shown in the RF channel. Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. Getting Started Completing A/V ...
Operating Instructions
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... connector (not supplied) so you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. C UHF If you can connect the cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is VHF required. B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels... 2-13 only) VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. A Use this hookup if you...
... connector (not supplied) so you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. C UHF If you can connect the cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is VHF required. B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels... 2-13 only) VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. A Use this hookup if you...
Operating Instructions
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... on -screen display language to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to ANT and press OK. Change the on the VCR. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 72. For details, see page 24. For details, see page 22. Select AUTO and press OK. ANTENNA... SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET...
... on -screen display language to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to ANT and press OK. Change the on the VCR. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 72. For details, see page 24. For details, see page 22. Select AUTO and press OK. ANTENNA... SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET...
Operating Instructions
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Automatic clock setting Once you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). For details, see page 28. If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry... time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. 12 Hookups 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock...
Automatic clock setting Once you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). For details, see page 28. If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry... time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. 12 Hookups 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock...
Operating Instructions
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... your cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can do with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box IN OUT VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on the cable box What you... can't do • Record with this hookup if your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF For connector B types B and C, no or UHF UHF...
... your cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can do with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box IN OUT VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on the cable box What you... can't do • Record with this hookup if your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF For connector B types B and C, no or UHF UHF...
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For details, see page 22. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 72. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇ... on -screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 31. Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE...
For details, see page 22. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 72. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇ... on -screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 31. Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE...
Operating Instructions
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...for a time signal provided by picking up the time signal. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for a time signal. Notes • To use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to a channel that , whenever you 've set the clock manually. During this hookup, you turn off the... VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If ...
...for a time signal provided by picking up the time signal. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for a time signal. Notes • To use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to a channel that , whenever you 've set the clock manually. During this hookup, you turn off the... VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If ...
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...Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can 't do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels ...Recommended use this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or ...
...Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can 't do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels ...Recommended use this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or ...
Operating Instructions
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... CANCEL : EASY SET UP continued Hookups 17 If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch...
... CANCEL : EASY SET UP continued Hookups 17 If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch...
Operating Instructions
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... Clock Set) will search for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once you've set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the... sets the clock the first time you turn off . If you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for a time signal. 18 Hookups For...
... Clock Set) will search for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once you've set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the... sets the clock the first time you turn off . If you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for a time signal. 18 Hookups For...
Operating Instructions
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C UHF continued Hookups 19 Getting Started Hookup 4 Connecting a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B For connector types... to B) Wall Splitter Cable box IN OUT A/B switch A B VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you to B) What you...
C UHF continued Hookups 19 Getting Started Hookup 4 Connecting a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B For connector types... to B) Wall Splitter Cable box IN OUT A/B switch A B VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you to B) What you...
Operating Instructions
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... appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to "A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Set the A/B switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if.... SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Hookups Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.
... appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to "A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Set the A/B switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if.... SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Hookups Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.