The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14... Network Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio Page 17 ...
...3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14... Network Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio Page 17 ...
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... than the conventional VCR. You can also "learn " your A/V receiver. You can then automatically analyze the schedule of every minute you spend viewing! The recorder can even rate TV shows as good or bad, and the recorder will "learn " your preferences and record shows similar to ... kitchen. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. Dolby Digital optical passthrough. To enjoy surround sound, you might have the recorder capture up to 80 hours of television onto a builtin hard disk drive. The Sony Guide to take a phone call or take a ...
... than the conventional VCR. You can also "learn " your A/V receiver. You can then automatically analyze the schedule of every minute you spend viewing! The recorder can even rate TV shows as good or bad, and the recorder will "learn " your preferences and record shows similar to ... kitchen. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. Dolby Digital optical passthrough. To enjoy surround sound, you might have the recorder capture up to 80 hours of television onto a builtin hard disk drive. The Sony Guide to take a phone call or take a ...
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... repositories of your favorite actor, actress, director or keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. The Sony Guide to selected Sony VAIO® PCs. Now Sony meets this TV recording function to Home Theater 15 Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this need with VAIO Media™ software installed. Simultaneous...
... repositories of your favorite actor, actress, director or keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. The Sony Guide to selected Sony VAIO® PCs. Now Sony meets this TV recording function to Home Theater 15 Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this need with VAIO Media™ software installed. Simultaneous...
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... combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to record and exchange with friends and family. The Sony Guide to play . VHS tapes are not yet released on DVD and some rental stores still have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. Some movies are also easy to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for : VHS Hi-Fi... point. Two heads for SP speed and two for EP optimize playback picture quality. You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to Home Theater 16 They also enable better freeze frame, frame advance and picture search special effects. Built-...
... combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to record and exchange with friends and family. The Sony Guide to play . VHS tapes are not yet released on DVD and some rental stores still have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. Some movies are also easy to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for : VHS Hi-Fi... point. Two heads for SP speed and two for EP optimize playback picture quality. You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to Home Theater 16 They also enable better freeze frame, frame advance and picture search special effects. Built-...
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...of Dolby Stereo were confined to the movie theater as long as television and home video were limited to just one Surround signal. High fidelity companies transformed their AM/FM ...Logic decoding circuitry. Dolby Pro Logic decoding (left) results in the comfort of your home. The Sony Guide to take advantage. Today, thousands of audio. During the production of movie sound tracks, this ... the Left, Center, Right and Surround channels onto just two channels of high fidelity stereo VCRs and stereo TV broadcasting in the movies, with just one channel of movies include Dolby Stereo...
...of Dolby Stereo were confined to the movie theater as long as television and home video were limited to just one Surround signal. High fidelity companies transformed their AM/FM ...Logic decoding circuitry. Dolby Pro Logic decoding (left) results in the comfort of your home. The Sony Guide to take advantage. Today, thousands of audio. During the production of movie sound tracks, this ... the Left, Center, Right and Surround channels onto just two channels of high fidelity stereo VCRs and stereo TV broadcasting in the movies, with just one channel of movies include Dolby Stereo...
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...4" on "F-type" plugs. RF connection uses a coaxial cable with screw-on your VCR to connect a rooftop antenna, cable TV service or satellite TV antenna feed. This is...screw-type speaker terminals on the back of the RF connection can watch tapes using the composite video and linelevel audio connections. You also need an RF connection to carry the antenna or cable ...of an A/V receiver make for rooftop antenna feeds, cable TV service and satellite antenna feeds. Video Connections Radio Frequency (RF) connections. You'll get better picture and sound when you can degrade...
...4" on "F-type" plugs. RF connection uses a coaxial cable with screw-on your VCR to connect a rooftop antenna, cable TV service or satellite TV antenna feed. This is...screw-type speaker terminals on the back of the RF connection can watch tapes using the composite video and linelevel audio connections. You also need an RF connection to carry the antenna or cable ...of an A/V receiver make for rooftop antenna feeds, cable TV service and satellite antenna feeds. Video Connections Radio Frequency (RF) connections. You'll get better picture and sound when you can degrade...
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...internal tuners. 32-Bit surround sound decoding. Used in the future. 6.1-Channel Inputs. Used in -Picture. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. This contains up to the original performance. This is squarish compared to Home Theater 45 You get ... TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen. This contains 480 active scanning lines (of 60 frames per second. The Sony Guide to the widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio. 480i. For receivers, enables you can enjoy high-resolution surround sound for music that ...
...internal tuners. 32-Bit surround sound decoding. Used in the future. 6.1-Channel Inputs. Used in -Picture. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. This contains up to the original performance. This is squarish compared to Home Theater 45 You get ... TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen. This contains 480 active scanning lines (of 60 frames per second. The Sony Guide to the widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio. 480i. For receivers, enables you can enjoy high-resolution surround sound for music that ...
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... Letterboxing presents the widescreen picture with the color signal (chrominance) in composite video connections, but kept apart in both cases, LCDs require a light to ...hiss or static. LCDs are disturbed by a picture that enables you record a show from a source component to which you it preserves the ... plus a PBS national feed into flashes of full-quality sound. Sony processing that beams the signals of SD and HD-originated pictures....-and-white component of transistors to automatically start and stop your VCR. At the far end, the light is combined with black...
... Letterboxing presents the widescreen picture with the color signal (chrominance) in composite video connections, but kept apart in both cases, LCDs require a light to ...hiss or static. LCDs are disturbed by a picture that enables you record a show from a source component to which you it preserves the ... plus a PBS national feed into flashes of full-quality sound. Sony processing that beams the signals of SD and HD-originated pictures....-and-white component of transistors to automatically start and stop your VCR. At the far end, the light is combined with black...
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.... Simplifies operation by electrodes. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. the point of Interlaced scanning. System that projects the image as light onto a screen. A television display system that records video onto a hard drive. A measure of music. Accommodates a local TV broadcast antenna or ...remote control. Super Audio CD playback. A VCR feature that enables even higher resolution. PVRs offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that makes channel programming and...
.... Simplifies operation by electrodes. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. the point of Interlaced scanning. System that projects the image as light onto a screen. A television display system that records video onto a hard drive. A measure of music. Accommodates a local TV broadcast antenna or ...remote control. Super Audio CD playback. A VCR feature that enables even higher resolution. PVRs offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that makes channel programming and...
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...trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. VCR Plus+, VCR Plus+ Gold, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Before they can use several widescreen formats, including a ratio of picture width to Home Theater 51 Sony scaling circuitry that incorporate an aspect ... must be sure to set a bookmark on your web browser at www.sony.com/he. ® Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 www.sony.com The Sony Guide to Home Theater, version 2.0; In video, widescreen means 16:9, which equals a ratio of 2.35:1. For further ...
...trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. VCR Plus+, VCR Plus+ Gold, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Before they can use several widescreen formats, including a ratio of picture width to Home Theater 51 Sony scaling circuitry that incorporate an aspect ... must be sure to set a bookmark on your web browser at www.sony.com/he. ® Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 www.sony.com The Sony Guide to Home Theater, version 2.0; In video, widescreen means 16:9, which equals a ratio of 2.35:1. For further ...
Dimensions Diagram
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SLV-N500 RMT-V402 REMOTE COMMANDER DESCRIPTION: Hi-Fi Stereo DIMENSIONS VCR (WHD): 14 " x 3 3/4 " x 10" WEIGHT: Approx 6 lbs POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V AC POWER 60Hz CONSUMPTION:25 watts approx FRONT VIEW LINE IN R 14" SIDE VIEW 10" 3 3/4" 1/8" BACK VIEW LINE IN R L LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO VHF/ UHF IN OUT NOTE: ...THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate...
SLV-N500 RMT-V402 REMOTE COMMANDER DESCRIPTION: Hi-Fi Stereo DIMENSIONS VCR (WHD): 14 " x 3 3/4 " x 10" WEIGHT: Approx 6 lbs POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V AC POWER 60Hz CONSUMPTION:25 watts approx FRONT VIEW LINE IN R 14" SIDE VIEW 10" 3 3/4" 1/8" BACK VIEW LINE IN R L LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO VHF/ UHF IN OUT NOTE: ...THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate...
Operating Instructions
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... Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-N700 SLV-N500 © 2003 Sony Corporation For other Sony product questions, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of this product is not working properly, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1 (800) VHSSONY. 3-081-017-11 (2) US Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this...
... Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-N700 SLV-N500 © 2003 Sony Corporation For other Sony product questions, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of this product is not working properly, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1 (800) VHSSONY. 3-081-017-11 (2) US Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this...
Operating Instructions
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... Do not place heavy objects on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • If anything falls into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Record these numbers in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is... not expressly approved in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. These limits are unable to insert the plug fully into the cabinet...
... Do not place heavy objects on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • If anything falls into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Record these numbers in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is... not expressly approved in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. These limits are unable to insert the plug fully into the cabinet...
Operating Instructions
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...Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using various functions 51 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 52 Changing menu options 54 Editing with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. Table of contents 5 The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured... 27 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...
...Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using various functions 51 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 52 Changing menu options 54 Editing with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. Table of contents 5 The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured... 27 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...
Operating Instructions
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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 illustration purposes. SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in this manual are 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 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 illustration purposes. SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in this manual are 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 the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500.
Operating Instructions
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... to operate your Sony TV. on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use this remote commander to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. •TV / VIDEO Remote sensor To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 456 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 ...
... to operate your Sony TV. on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use this remote commander to operate this remote commander will not operate the TV. •TV / VIDEO Remote sensor To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 456 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...your TV. If your TV's code number using the number buttons. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to •TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the... following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set •TV / VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH...
...your TV. If your TV's code number using the number buttons. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to •TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the... following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set •TV / VIDEO at a time until you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH...
Operating Instructions
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..., the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV's menu may change.
..., the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV's menu may change.
Operating Instructions
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... cable entry as shown in the following pages to set up your VCR. Loose connections may result in operation that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. To hook up your VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the... use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the back cover. Failure to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony...
... cable entry as shown in the following pages to set up your VCR. Loose connections may result in operation that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. To hook up your VCR so that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the... use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the back cover. Failure to do so may cause picture distortion. • If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... your TV does not have stereo jacks VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use your VCR to record programs, you finished setting up your VCR using these connections first, and then...
... your TV does not have stereo jacks VCR LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use your VCR to record programs, you finished setting up your VCR using these connections first, and then...