Warranty Card
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... of 90 days from the Product. Please contact Sony at 1-800-VHS-SONY for product information or operation, call: Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not available from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. Some states do not allow the exclusion...
... of 90 days from the Product. Please contact Sony at 1-800-VHS-SONY for product information or operation, call: Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part not available from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. Some states do not allow the exclusion...
Operating Instructions
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... in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or ...and found to comply with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to which can radiate radio frequency energy and... voltage" within the product's enclosure that to the video head and tape. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are unable to radio ...8226; Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Record these numbers in a residential installation. This equipment generates,...
... in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or ...and found to comply with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to which can radiate radio frequency energy and... voltage" within the product's enclosure that to the video head and tape. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are unable to radio ...8226; Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Record these numbers in a residential installation. This equipment generates,...
Operating Instructions
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... 37 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Basic Operations 41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 55 Recording TV programs using the ... to the provisions of this recorder with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to using the VCR VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of contents 3 Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may ...
... 37 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Basic Operations 41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 55 Recording TV programs using the ... to the provisions of this recorder with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to using the VCR VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of contents 3 Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may ...
Operating Instructions
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Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking Any difference in the text, for illustration purposes. Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Check your VCR.
Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking Any difference in the text, for illustration purposes. Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Check your VCR.
Operating Instructions
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...the batteries to operate your Sony TV. Using the remote commander You can be used to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 5 Remote sensor [TV] / [VIDEO] To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 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 normal use, ...
...the batteries to operate your Sony TV. Using the remote commander You can be used to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 5 Remote sensor [TV] / [VIDEO] To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 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 normal use, ...
Operating Instructions
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... code number may appear on the TV remote commander or wait until you find the one programmed to work with the VCR, you can use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you ... number using the number buttons. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to [VIDEO]. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney Code number 01 04 04 12 03 12...
... code number may appear on the TV remote commander or wait until you find the one programmed to work with the VCR, you can use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you ... number using the number buttons. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to [VIDEO]. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney Code number 01 04 04 12 03 12...
Operating Instructions
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... 12 Pages 13 to 15 Pages 16 to 18 Pages 19 to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. To hook up your VCR. Then follow one of the examples provided, see your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to 21 After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for you can be... distortion. • If your TV doesn't match any of the hookups below . Getting Started Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are using the VCR" on the back cover. Then use your VCR. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
... 12 Pages 13 to 15 Pages 16 to 18 Pages 19 to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. To hook up your VCR. Then follow one of the examples provided, see your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to 21 After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for you can be... distortion. • If your TV doesn't match any of the hookups below . Getting Started Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are using the VCR" on the back cover. Then use your VCR. If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Operating Instructions
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...audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your VCR using these connections first, and then go to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If your TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied... hookups. If you're not planning to record programs, you're finished setting up your stereo system. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not ...
...audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your VCR using these connections first, and then go to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If your TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied... hookups. If you're not planning to record programs, you're finished setting up your stereo system. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not ...
Operating Instructions
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... be made only as practical. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to complete VCR set up. Hookups 9 Note to CATV system installer (in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to do so... may result in the following instructions. Caution Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of cable entry as shown in operation that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the RF...
... be made only as practical. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to complete VCR set up. Hookups 9 Note to CATV system installer (in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to do so... may result in the following instructions. Caution Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of cable entry as shown in operation that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the RF...
Operating Instructions
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...the following connections if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your ... using an antenna (if you don't have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. For details, see page 73. 10 Hookups VHF B For connector types...VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or ...
...the following connections if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your ... using an antenna (if you don't have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the VCR directly If your or TV: A, B, or C. For details, see page 73. 10 Hookups VHF B For connector types...VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or ...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. If both are used, set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used ... : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 31. For details, see page 22. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 72. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPA...
Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. If both are used, set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used ... : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 31. For details, see page 22. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 72. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPA...
Operating Instructions
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...sets the clock the first time you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal provided by some TV ...channels. If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your...
...sets the clock the first time you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal provided by some TV ...channels. If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Hookup 2 Connecting a cable box with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box IN OUT VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. VHF For ...connector B types B and C, no or UHF UHF connection is required. VHF C UHF continued Hookups 13 What you can do with this hookup • Record any...
Getting Started Hookup 2 Connecting a cable box with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Cable box IN OUT VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. VHF For ...connector B types B and C, no or UHF UHF connection is required. VHF C UHF continued Hookups 13 What you can do with this hookup • Record any...
Operating Instructions
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If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 29. Select MANUAL and press OK. For details, see page 22. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. ANTENNA / CABLE ... UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and press OK. EASY SET UP...
If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 29. Select MANUAL and press OK. For details, see page 22. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. ANTENNA / CABLE ... UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and press OK. EASY SET UP...
Operating Instructions
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...Automatic clock setting Once you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). To use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. During this hookup, you 've set up the time signal. If you turn...8226; If the clock is not set the clock manually. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for recording, go to a channel that , whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the...
...Automatic clock setting Once you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). To use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. During this hookup, you 've set up the time signal. If you turn...8226; If the clock is not set the clock manually. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for recording, go to a channel that , whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the...
Operating Instructions
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What you can 't do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B For connector or... a cable box. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you do with only a few channels. UHF 16 Hookups Hookup 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is C ... cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you don't have a cable box.
What you can 't do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B For connector or... a cable box. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you do with only a few channels. UHF 16 Hookups Hookup 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is C ... cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you don't have a cable box.
Operating Instructions
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... UP on -screen display language to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to CABLE and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page... 22. For details, see page 72. Change the on the VCR. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to either channel. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 31. If both are used in your area. SET UP...
... UP on -screen display language to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to CABLE and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page... 22. For details, see page 72. Change the on the VCR. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to either channel. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 31. If both are used in your area. SET UP...
Operating Instructions
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... you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. During this time, the VCR will flash in the.... 18 Hookups "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for Daylight Saving Time. For details, see page 28. If you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Note • If the clock is turned off the...
... you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. During this time, the VCR will flash in the.... 18 Hookups "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for Daylight Saving Time. For details, see page 28. If you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Note • If the clock is turned off the...
Operating Instructions
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... using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup • Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. B For connector types B and or UHF C, no UHF connection... set to B) Wall Splitter Cable box IN OUT A/B switch A B VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B,...
... using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup • Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. B For connector types B and or UHF C, no UHF connection... set to B) Wall Splitter Cable box IN OUT A/B switch A B VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B,...
Operating Instructions
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... step. 2 Set the A/B switch to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 24. If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 22. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY... SET UP 20 Hookups SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel.
... step. 2 Set the A/B switch to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 24. If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 22. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY... SET UP 20 Hookups SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel.