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...the unit is no guarantee that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. These limits are located at the rear of the unit. However, there...operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, wait for help. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. To disconnect the cord, ...manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not disconnected from the wall outlet if you call upon your Sony...
...the unit is no guarantee that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. These limits are located at the rear of the unit. However, there...operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, wait for help. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. To disconnect the cord, ...manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not disconnected from the wall outlet if you call upon your Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... keep this can result in a fire or electric shock. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near water - For those sets designed to operate from the type of any kind on the marking label. Object and Liquid Entry Never...
... keep this can result in a fire or electric shock. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near water - For those sets designed to operate from the type of any kind on the marking label. Object and Liquid Entry Never...
Operating Instructions
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...require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Table of contents 5 Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 56 Antenna information 57 Troubleshooting 59 Specifications 60 Index to ... 7 : 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 43 ...
...require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Table of contents 5 Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 56 Antenna information 57 Troubleshooting 59 Specifications 60 Index to ... 7 : 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 43 ...
Operating Instructions
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SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Any difference in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking 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.
SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Any difference in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking 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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... VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. 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. The clock is incorrect, or ...on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. If the clock is set . If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 25. You have now completed VCR setup. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels...
... VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. 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. The clock is incorrect, or ...on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. If the clock is set . If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 25. You have now completed VCR setup. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels...
Operating Instructions
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...To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR continuously for the first time after you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, ... STOP on page 21. Hookups 15 The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. 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 display window, see "Step...
...To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR continuously for the first time after you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, ... STOP on page 21. Hookups 15 The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. 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 display window, see "Step...
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... (page 52). The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area are used, set the time manually (page 21). When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Step 5 : Setting the clock...
... (page 52). The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area are used, set the time manually (page 21). When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Step 5 : Setting the clock...
Operating Instructions
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If so, set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on. 20 Setting the clock If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area 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.
If so, set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on. 20 Setting the clock If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area 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.
Operating Instructions
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... Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Clock set the "VCR Output CH" to select MANUAL, then press OK. MENU M/m/, OK 1 MENU Press MENU. PLAY CLOCK SET OK DATE YEAR TIME 1 / 0 1 2 0 0 3 WED 12 : 0 0 AM Select : Bb End... Setting the clock 21 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to either channel.
... Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Clock set the "VCR Output CH" to select MANUAL, then press OK. MENU M/m/, OK 1 MENU Press MENU. PLAY CLOCK SET OK DATE YEAR TIME 1 / 0 1 2 0 0 3 WED 12 : 0 0 AM Select : Bb End... Setting the clock 21 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to either channel.
Operating Instructions
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.... • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "Tuner PLAY preset," then press OK. When using manual presetting methods (page 25). If your area using A/V connections, set them manually. If you have already decided which channels you preset the receivable channels in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52).... OK MENU M/m/ First, we recommend that you wish to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR ...
.... • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "Tuner PLAY preset," then press OK. When using manual presetting methods (page 25). If your area using A/V connections, set them manually. If you have already decided which channels you preset the receivable channels in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52).... OK MENU M/m/ First, we recommend that you wish to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR ...
Operating Instructions
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MENU M/m/ If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO 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 +/- When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52).
MENU M/m/ If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO 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 +/- When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52).
Operating Instructions
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...correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer settings at one time. Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place.... You can preset up to eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456...
...correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer settings at one time. Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place.... You can preset up to eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456...
Operating Instructions
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INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set it to eight programs together with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place. When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and 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 recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH +/-
INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set it to eight programs together with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place. When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and 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 recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH +/-
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... the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or M/m to flash each item. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording" below. To stop recording To stop time, date, and tape speed: PLAY CH START STOP DATE SPD 3 5 8 : 0 0 PM 9 : 0 ...PM 9 / 3 0 SP OK 1 Press , to display "L1" or "L2" in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. For details, see "To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to display "AUTO" in turn off the VCR. Select : Bb...the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually
... the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or M/m to flash each item. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording" below. To stop recording To stop time, date, and tape speed: PLAY CH START STOP DATE SPD 3 5 8 : 0 0 PM 9 : 0 ...PM 9 / 3 0 SP OK 1 Press , to display "L1" or "L2" in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. For details, see "To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to display "AUTO" in turn off the VCR. Select : Bb...the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually
Operating Instructions
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...SP in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). If you can also do the following tasks while the VCR is changed to the timer recording standby mode after setting the timer To use the VCR after using the VCR. You can also use the number buttons. • If... the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. Setting the timer manually 41 t SAT'S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. Basic Operations Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to change or cancel the program setting, see...
...SP in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). If you can also do the following tasks while the VCR is changed to the timer recording standby mode after setting the timer To use the VCR after using the VCR. You can also use the number buttons. • If... the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. Setting the timer manually 41 t SAT'S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. Basic Operations Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to change or cancel the program setting, see...
Operating Instructions
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...VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the VCR to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. Press TRACKING +/- To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the ...tape and reinsert it. on other VCRs. TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to display the tracking meter. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 In this case, manually...
...VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the VCR to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. Press TRACKING +/- To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the ...tape and reinsert it. on other VCRs. TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to display the tracking meter. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 In this case, manually...
Marketing Specifications
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... change without notice. Energy Star and the Energy Star logo are trademarks of Sony. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and logos are subject to W+84 • Play Mode (Speeds): SP/LP/EP • Record Mode (Default): EP • VHF Mode Frequencies: Ch 3/Ch 4 ... 60Hz Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual • Multi-Brand Remote Control RM-T402 • Size AA (R6) Batteries (2) • 75-Ohm Coaxial Cable w/F Type Connector (1) Weights & Measures • Approx. Key Technology SLV-N500 HiFi VHS Video Cassette Recorder OUT IN RF IN RF OUT Flash ...
... change without notice. Energy Star and the Energy Star logo are trademarks of Sony. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and logos are subject to W+84 • Play Mode (Speeds): SP/LP/EP • Record Mode (Default): EP • VHF Mode Frequencies: Ch 3/Ch 4 ... 60Hz Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual • Multi-Brand Remote Control RM-T402 • Size AA (R6) Batteries (2) • 75-Ohm Coaxial Cable w/F Type Connector (1) Weights & Measures • Approx. Key Technology SLV-N500 HiFi VHS Video Cassette Recorder OUT IN RF IN RF OUT Flash ...