Operating Instructions
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... to try to the video head and tape. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer. Record these numbers in a ... such as it checked by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with the limits for about three hours before operating it from the wall outlet if you call upon your...
... to try to the video head and tape. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer. Record these numbers in a ... such as it checked by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with the limits for about three hours before operating it from the wall outlet if you call upon your...
Operating Instructions
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... the outlet, contact your dealer or local power company. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for grounding). Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If you are provided for necessary ventilation. Do not use power...
... the outlet, contact your dealer or local power company. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for grounding). Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If you are provided for necessary ventilation. Do not use power...
Operating Instructions
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... : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programs 36 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) 39 Setting the timer manually 42 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional Operations...+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of contents 5 Table of such material may be copyrighted. The VCR Plus+ system...
... : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programs 36 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) 39 Setting the timer manually 42 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional Operations...+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of contents 5 Table of such material may be copyrighted. The VCR Plus+ system...
Operating Instructions
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Any difference in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes. SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Check your VCR.
Any difference in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes. SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Check your VCR.
Operating Instructions
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... completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To change the on... presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is set . AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the VCR continuously for the first time after you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be...
... completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To change the on... presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is set . AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the VCR continuously for the first time after you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be...
Operating Instructions
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... connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord ... . When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. To change the on page 21. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Getting Started Hookup 2 : VCR setup Plug ...
... connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord ... . When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. To change the on page 21. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Getting Started Hookup 2 : VCR setup Plug ...
Operating Instructions
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... the "VCR Output CH" to automatically set ," then press OK. When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in your area are used, set the time manually (page 21). If broadcasters in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the...
... the "VCR Output CH" to automatically set ," then press OK. When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in your area are used, set the time manually (page 21). If broadcasters in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the...
Operating Instructions
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Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 21). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you wait about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you leave the cable box on. 20 Setting the clock
Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 21). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you wait about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you leave the cable box on. 20 Setting the clock
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PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to "Clock set," then press OK. PLAY CLOCK SET OK DATE YEAR TIME ...A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. MENU M/m/, OK 1 MENU Press MENU. Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH"...3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). MAIN MENU Timer set / check ...
PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to "Clock set," then press OK. PLAY CLOCK SET OK DATE YEAR TIME ...A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. MENU M/m/, OK 1 MENU Press MENU. Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH"...3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). MAIN MENU Timer set / check ...
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... "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you wish to preset, set them manually. If your TV is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. OK MENU M/m/ Then... it on the VCR and the TV. Getting Started Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in your area using automatic presetting methods. When using...
... "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you wish to preset, set them manually. If your TV is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. OK MENU M/m/ Then... it on the VCR and the TV. Getting Started Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in your area using automatic presetting methods. When using...
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If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). MENU M/m/ When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/-
If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). MENU M/m/ When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/-
Operating Instructions
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... Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer settings at one time. Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it to the video channel. You can preset up to eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide.... When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place....
... Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer settings at one time. Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it to the video channel. You can preset up to eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide.... When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place....
Operating Instructions
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Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place. INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV ... correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Make sure the tape is set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is longer than the total...
Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place. INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV ... correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Make sure the tape is set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is longer than the total...
Operating Instructions
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... the Auto Tape Speed function" on . INPUT SELECT To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE... next row and repeat step 4. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording" below. When using a cable box, leave it on page 38... MENU 3 If necessary, press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Timer PLAY set . To stop recording To stop time, date, and tape speed: PLAY CH START STOP DATE SPD 3 5 8 : 0 ... Press , to flash each item in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that setting and reset. PLAY...
... the Auto Tape Speed function" on . INPUT SELECT To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE... next row and repeat step 4. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording" below. When using a cable box, leave it on page 38... MENU 3 If necessary, press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Timer PLAY set . To stop recording To stop time, date, and tape speed: PLAY CH START STOP DATE SPD 3 5 8 : 0 ... Press , to flash each item in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that setting and reset. PLAY...
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...use the number buttons. • If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to select the recording pattern. Tips • To set "Tape select" to change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on the ...picture when the tape speed is automatically changed . Setting the timer manually 41 t SAT'S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after using the VCR. Press M to...
...use the number buttons. • If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to select the recording pattern. Tips • To set "Tape select" to change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on the ...picture when the tape speed is automatically changed . Setting the timer manually 41 t SAT'S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after using the VCR. Press M to...
Operating Instructions
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Press TRACKING +/- TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. on other VCRs. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject... Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the VCR to display the tracking meter.
Press TRACKING +/- TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. on other VCRs. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject... Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the VCR to display the tracking meter.
Marketing Specifications
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...of Unit) Video Outputs • RF A/V Output x 1 • Composite Video Output x 1 Audio Inputs • Audio Line Inputs x 2 (One On the Front) Audio Outputs • Audio Line Output x 1 General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual • ... lbs. (2.6kg) UPC Code • 027242621206 ©2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Key Technology SLV-N500 HiFi VHS Video Cassette Recorder OUT IN RF IN RF OUT Flash Rewind Rewinds a T-120 tape in about 60 seconds. Sony, AutoClock, and ChildLoc, are registered US marks. Front and ...
...of Unit) Video Outputs • RF A/V Output x 1 • Composite Video Output x 1 Audio Inputs • Audio Line Inputs x 2 (One On the Front) Audio Outputs • Audio Line Output x 1 General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual • ... lbs. (2.6kg) UPC Code • 027242621206 ©2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Key Technology SLV-N500 HiFi VHS Video Cassette Recorder OUT IN RF IN RF OUT Flash Rewind Rewinds a T-120 tape in about 60 seconds. Sony, AutoClock, and ChildLoc, are registered US marks. Front and ...