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...the blades can be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall..., receptacle or other for the purpose of safety and will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this polarized AC plug with the instructions, may block the ventilation slots... directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. Record these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING To prevent fire or ...
...the blades can be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall..., receptacle or other for the purpose of safety and will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this polarized AC plug with the instructions, may block the ventilation slots... directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. Record these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING To prevent fire or ...
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Any difference in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. 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 example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking
Any difference in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. 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 example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking
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... SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 24. For details, see page 31. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 22. Select AUTO and press... UP on -screen display language to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to ANT and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Change the on the...
... SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 24. For details, see page 31. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 22. Select AUTO and press... UP on -screen display language to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to ANT and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Change the on the...
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.... "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set the clock manually. If you want to use the timer... to use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal. 12 Hookups If you want to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set up the...
.... "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set the clock manually. If you want to use the timer... to use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal. 12 Hookups If you want to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set up the...
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... see page 72. 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. Select MANUAL and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE ...2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Then set the switch to ANT and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. If both are used... Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Change the on the VCR. ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 14 Hookups If you made ...
... see page 72. 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. Select MANUAL and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE ...2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Then set the switch to ANT and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. If both are used... Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Change the on the VCR. ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 14 Hookups If you made ...
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..., see page 28. During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is not set, "ACS" will flash in your area do..., set up the time signal. Automatic clock setting Once you've set the clock manually. To use the timer to a channel that , whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn on . • If... After that carries a time signal. 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).
..., see page 28. During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is not set, "ACS" will flash in your area do..., set up the time signal. Automatic clock setting Once you've set the clock manually. To use the timer to a channel that , whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn on . • If... After that carries a time signal. 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).
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... and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Change the on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK... SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE...
... and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Change the on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK... SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE...
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...off . Note • If the clock is not set the clock manually. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal. 18 Hookups "ACS" (Auto Clock... this time, the VCR will search for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets ...the clock the first time you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for a time signal provided by some TV channels. If you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV...
...off . Note • If the clock is not set the clock manually. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal. 18 Hookups "ACS" (Auto Clock... this time, the VCR will search for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets ...the clock the first time you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for a time signal provided by some TV channels. If you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV...
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... SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Hookups SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. Change...
... SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Hookups SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. Change...
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...channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU Cable box output channel 5 Press MENU to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 3 CABLE ADD ERASE You have now completed hookup. For...set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to exit the menu. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN 3 Enter the cable box output channel. 4 Set MANUAL SET to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry...
...channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU Cable box output channel 5 Press MENU to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 3 CABLE ADD ERASE You have now completed hookup. For...set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to exit the menu. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN 3 Enter the cable box output channel. 4 Set MANUAL SET to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry...
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... OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 2 Press M/m to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Setting the clock 23 If broadcasters in the VCR's display window. If your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Getting Started Setting...then press M/m to display the VIDEO indicator in your area is connected to the VCR using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to highlight SETTINGS and press OK...
... OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 2 Press M/m to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Setting the clock 23 If broadcasters in the VCR's display window. If your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Getting Started Setting...then press M/m to display the VIDEO indicator in your area is connected to the VCR using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to highlight SETTINGS and press OK...
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... set automatically if you want to return to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 2, make sure you leave the cable box on. • If the clock is not set the clock manually (see page 28). • If there are only a few channels in the display window... whenever the VCR is turned off. During this time, the VCR will flash in your area. Getting Started Tip • If you don't receive...
... set automatically if you want to return to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 2, make sure you leave the cable box on. • If the clock is not set the clock manually (see page 28). • If there are only a few channels in the display window... whenever the VCR is turned off. During this time, the VCR will flash in your area. Getting Started Tip • If you don't receive...
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MENU M/m/ If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.
MENU M/m/ If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.
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... ANTENNA / CABLE OK AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 1 CABLE ADD ON 30 Presetting channels MENU M/m OK Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). First...
... ANTENNA / CABLE OK AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 1 CABLE ADD ON 30 Presetting channels MENU M/m OK Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). First...
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MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Presetting channels 33 Presetting/disabling channels manually Getting Started 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER CH +/-
MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Presetting channels 33 Presetting/disabling channels manually Getting Started 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER CH +/-
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If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. Getting Started If the picture is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER MENU M/m/
If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. Getting Started If the picture is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER MENU M/m/
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...Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set the VCR to this day. • The indicator flashes in the display window when you have set ACS ... programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, "FULL" appears in the display window for making timer recordings. You insert a tape. - To cancel...Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will adjust itself to February 29th using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 ...
...Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set the VCR to this day. • The indicator flashes in the display window when you have set ACS ... programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, "FULL" appears in the display window for making timer recordings. You insert a tape. - To cancel...Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will adjust itself to February 29th using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 ...
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..., time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456 789 0 CLEAR VCR Plus+ Number buttons ENTER SP/EP ?/1 POWER M/m x STOP 1 VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+. Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) You can preset up to...; Turn on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. SP / EP EP USE SP / EP QUIT : 0-9 : SP / EP : VCR Plus+ 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. When using...
..., time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456 789 0 CLEAR VCR Plus+ Number buttons ENTER SP/EP ?/1 POWER M/m x STOP 1 VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+. Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) You can preset up to...; Turn on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. SP / EP EP USE SP / EP QUIT : 0-9 : SP / EP : VCR Plus+ 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. When using...
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... In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/- NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to start recording. To maintain better...types of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. If you press one of the video heads and tape. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing ...
... In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/- NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to start recording. To maintain better...types of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. If you press one of the video heads and tape. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing ...
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To unlock, hold control on the VCR until the - Reset the clock (and timer). Clean the video heads using a monitor, set the clock manually. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold down ?/1 POWER on the TV or monitor. TV...ACS" flashes in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is not at your nearest Sony dealer. If these cleaning cassettes are using a monitor, set to the channel for more information. buttons. Recording 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have to be charged). unplug the AC power...
To unlock, hold control on the VCR until the - Reset the clock (and timer). Clean the video heads using a monitor, set the clock manually. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold down ?/1 POWER on the TV or monitor. TV...ACS" flashes in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is not at your nearest Sony dealer. If these cleaning cassettes are using a monitor, set to the channel for more information. buttons. Recording 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have to be charged). unplug the AC power...