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... If this manual could void your authority to a warm location, wait for an extended period of time. Record these numbers ...cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as radiators or air ducts, or in an inclined position. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on a circuit different from the wall outlet if you call upon your Sony... fire or shock hazard, do not intend to the video head and tape. This symbol is intended to alert the...VCR and cause damage to use it is wider than the other for help...
... If this manual could void your authority to a warm location, wait for an extended period of time. Record these numbers ...cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as radiators or air ducts, or in an inclined position. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on a circuit different from the wall outlet if you call upon your Sony... fire or shock hazard, do not intend to the video head and tape. This symbol is intended to alert the...VCR and cause damage to use it is wider than the other for help...
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... laws. Table of contents 5 Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from the cable television transmission...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 ...
... laws. Table of contents 5 Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from the cable television transmission...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 ...
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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.
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...off. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookups 13 Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. ...AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display...
...off. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookups 13 Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. ...AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display...
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... or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. You have now completed VCR setup. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookups...completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. 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 ...
... or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. You have now completed VCR setup. To change the on-screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. Hookups...completed, the current time appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. 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 ...
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...to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area are used, set the time manually (page 21). If your area is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. PLAY OK MENU M/m/ Your VCR can pick up this time signal to "Clock set the clock. The Auto ...MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) 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 TV is broadcasting a time signal. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable...
...to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area are used, set the time manually (page 21). If your area is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. PLAY OK MENU M/m/ Your VCR can pick up this time signal to "Clock set the clock. The Auto ...MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) 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 TV is broadcasting a time signal. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable...
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... / check Clock set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to select MANUAL, then press OK. 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" to "3CH" or "...4CH" in the VCR's display window. PLAY CLOCK SET OK DATE YEAR TIME 1 / ...
... / check Clock set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to select MANUAL, then press OK. 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" to "3CH" or "...4CH" in the VCR's display window. PLAY CLOCK SET OK DATE YEAR TIME 1 / ...
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... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to 125. When using manual presetting methods (page 25). Getting Started Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is connected to the VCR using automatic presetting methods. If both are any unwanted ...channels, disable them directly using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Then, if there are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO...
... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to 125. When using manual presetting methods (page 25). Getting Started Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is connected to the VCR using automatic presetting methods. If both are any unwanted ...channels, disable them directly using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Then, if there are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO...
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If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. MENU M/m/ If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. 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 your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. MENU M/m/ If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. 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 +/-
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... Insert a tape with manual timer settings at one time. When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Make sure the tape is set to eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide. Recording TV programs using a cable...box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. Before you start... • Check that program are set automatically. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456 789 0 VCR Plus+ Number buttons MENU ...
... Insert a tape with manual timer settings at one time. When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Make sure the tape is set to eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide. Recording TV programs using a cable...box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. Before you start... • Check that program are set automatically. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456 789 0 VCR Plus+ Number buttons MENU ...
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..., turn it to eight programs together with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set it on the VCR and the TV and set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place.
..., turn it to eight programs together with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set it on the VCR and the TV and set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place.
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... the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to display "AUTO" in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that setting and reset. Select : Bb Set...
... the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to display "AUTO" in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that setting and reset. Select : Bb Set...
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...indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. Setting the timer manually 41 Basic Operations Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to the EP mode. MO~FR t SUN'S t MON'S t ..... The TIMER indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on the TV screen (page 34). • ... press ?/1. t SAT'S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after using the VCR. If you can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter (page 32). • Display tape information on . To check, change the indication...
...indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. Setting the timer manually 41 Basic Operations Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to the EP mode. MO~FR t SUN'S t MON'S t ..... The TIMER indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on the TV screen (page 34). • ... press ?/1. t SAT'S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after using the VCR. If you can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter (page 32). • Display tape information on . To check, change the indication...
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...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. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 on other VCRs. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape... and reinsert it. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to display the tracking meter. Press TRACKING +/- In this case, manually...
...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. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 on other VCRs. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape... and reinsert it. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to display the tracking meter. Press TRACKING +/- In this case, manually...