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...any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does... the equipment into the power outlet only one way. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that interference will fit into...a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy ...air ducts, or in a place subject to the video head and tape. NOTE: This equipment has been tested...it from the wall outlet if you call upon your Sony dealer. This symbol is wider than the other for...
...any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does... the equipment into the power outlet only one way. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that interference will fit into...a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy ...air ducts, or in a place subject to the video head and tape. NOTE: This equipment has been tested...it from the wall outlet if you call upon your Sony dealer. This symbol is wider than the other for...
Operating Instructions
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...; Never block the slots and openings by forcing it . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat the safety purpose...
...; Never block the slots and openings by forcing it . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat the safety purpose...
Operating Instructions
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...Step 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 Playing...this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 56 Antenna information 57 Troubleshooting 59 Specifications 60 Index to parts and controls 65 Index Back Cover Quick reference to the provisions of contents 5 Also, use of Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video ...
...Step 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 Playing...this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 56 Antenna information 57 Troubleshooting 59 Specifications 60 Index to parts and controls 65 Index Back Cover Quick reference to the provisions of contents 5 Also, use of Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video ...
Operating Instructions
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Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in this manual are for illustration purposes. 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 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 the text, for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in this manual are for illustration purposes. 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 the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500.
Operating Instructions
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.... • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 17. Hookups 13 To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 25. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the VCR continuously for the first time after you connect the... automatically presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 21. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.
.... • Auto preset can be incorrectly set using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 17. Hookups 13 To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 25. If this happens, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the VCR continuously for the first time after you connect the... automatically presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 21. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.
Operating Instructions
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...a language" on page 17. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. To... cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookups 15 To change the on page 25. ...
...a language" on page 17. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. To... cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be performed by some TV channels. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookups 15 To change the on page 25. ...
Operating Instructions
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... in your area is connected to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). 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. PLAY OK MENU M/m/ If both are not yet sending... TV is broadcasting a time signal. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the time manually (page 21). Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. If your...
... in your area is connected to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). 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. PLAY OK MENU M/m/ If both are not yet sending... TV is broadcasting a time signal. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the time manually (page 21). Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. If your...
Operating Instructions
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If so, set automatically if you leave the cable box on. 20 Setting the clock Notes • The clock cannot be 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 nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you do not receive a channel that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes.
If so, set automatically if you leave the cable box on. 20 Setting the clock Notes • The clock cannot be 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 nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you do not receive a channel that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes.
Operating Instructions
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...: Bb End : OK Set : Vv Quit : MENU continued Setting the clock 21 PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to either channel. Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR ... MENU Timer set / check Clock set ," then press OK. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to "Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 2 Press M/m to move the cursor ...
...: Bb End : OK Set : Vv Quit : MENU continued Setting the clock 21 PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to either channel. Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR ... MENU Timer set / check Clock set ," then press OK. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to "Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 2 Press M/m to move the cursor ...
Operating Instructions
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... methods (page 25). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you wish to preset, set them manually. OK MENU M/m/ Then, if there are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Tuner...
... methods (page 25). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you wish to preset, set them manually. OK MENU M/m/ Then, if there are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Tuner...
Operating Instructions
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When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. MENU M/m/ Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO 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 either channel. MENU M/m/ Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/-
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... MENU M/m/ Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it to the video channel. Before you start... • Check that program are set it on the VCR and the TV and set automatically. You can preset up to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer settings at... one time. Make sure the tape is set 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....
... MENU M/m/ Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it to the video channel. Before you start... • Check that program are set it on the VCR and the TV and set automatically. You can preset up to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer settings at... one time. Make sure the tape is set 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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Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place. When using a cable box, turn it to eight programs together with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH +/-
Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place. When using a cable box, turn it to eight programs together with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH +/-
Operating Instructions
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...5 Press OK to be set /check," then press OK. PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually For details, see "To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to turn . 2 Press M/m to set each item. PLAY ...To enter another setting, press M/m to "Timer PLAY set . 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that setting and reset. To record the same ...
...5 Press OK to be set /check," then press OK. PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually For details, see "To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to turn . 2 Press M/m to set each item. PLAY ...To enter another setting, press M/m to "Timer PLAY set . 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that setting and reset. To record the same ...
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...SUN'S t MON'S t ..... To check, change the indication in reverse order. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is recording: • Reset the counter (page 32). • Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34). • Check the timer settings (page 46.... Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on . Setting the timer manually 41 t SAT'S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the number buttons. • If the indicator appears,...
...SUN'S t MON'S t ..... To check, change the indication in reverse order. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is recording: • Reset the counter (page 32). • Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34). • Check the timer settings (page 46.... Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on . Setting the timer manually 41 t SAT'S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the number buttons. • If the indicator appears,...
Operating Instructions
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Press TRACKING +/- In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 on other VCRs. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. TRACKING ... one of the two tracking buttons. 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 work with tapes...
Press TRACKING +/- In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 on other VCRs. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. TRACKING ... one of the two tracking buttons. 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 work with tapes...
Marketing Specifications
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...): Yes • Auto Power Off (On Menu): Yes (1 Hour/2 Hour) Connections Video Inputs • RF A/V Input x 1 • Composite Video Input x 2 (One On the Front of Sony. Features and specifications are property of their respective owner. *Multi-Brand TV Remote Control is... 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 Rewind...
...): Yes • Auto Power Off (On Menu): Yes (1 Hour/2 Hour) Connections Video Inputs • RF A/V Input x 1 • Composite Video Input x 2 (One On the Front of Sony. Features and specifications are property of their respective owner. *Multi-Brand TV Remote Control is... 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 Rewind...