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...201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLV-N60/AX20/N50/AX10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. SLV-N60 SLV-AX20 SLV-N50 SLV-AX10 © 2000 Sony Corporation Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ... interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Declaration of the FCC Rules. 3-868-107-12 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions If you may...
...201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLV-N60/AX20/N50/AX10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. SLV-N60 SLV-AX20 SLV-N50 SLV-AX10 © 2000 Sony Corporation Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ... interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Declaration of the FCC Rules. 3-868-107-12 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions If you may...
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...been tested and found to comply with an extension cord, receptacle or other for help. Record these numbers in a residential installation. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent ... outlet if you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Information For customers in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with the instructions,... is brought directly from that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. This symbol is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced...
...been tested and found to comply with an extension cord, receptacle or other for help. Record these numbers in a residential installation. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent ... outlet if you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Information For customers in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with the instructions,... is brought directly from that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. This symbol is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced...
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... Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 63 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 65 Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 67 Adjusting the picture 68 Changing menu options 70 Editing with cable television transmission may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may...
... Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 63 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 65 Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 67 Adjusting the picture 68 Changing menu options 70 Editing with cable television transmission may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may...
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...) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use your VCR to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up the VCR after you've made the connections shown... on this hookup if your TV doesn't have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you want to record regular or cable...
...) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use your VCR to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up the VCR after you've made the connections shown... on this hookup if your TV doesn't have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you want to record regular or cable...
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...After that, whenever you turn off . For details, see page 28. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in the display window and search for Daylight Saving Time. "ACS" (Auto ... setting Once you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set , "ACS" will search for recording, go to use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal. 12 Hookups SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING CH 2 4 SET... for a time signal provided by some TV channels. 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. If you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).
...After that, whenever you turn off . For details, see page 28. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in the display window and search for Daylight Saving Time. "ACS" (Auto ... setting Once you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set , "ACS" will search for recording, go to use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal. 12 Hookups SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING CH 2 4 SET... for a time signal provided by some TV channels. 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. If you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).
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VHF C UHF continued Hookups 13 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. What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can't do • Record with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF For connector...
VHF C UHF continued Hookups 13 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. What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can't do • Record with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF For connector...
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... time you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature with this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search 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 CLOCK SET menu to... display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. Hookups 15 If you turn off the VCR. To use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).
... time you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature with this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search 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 CLOCK SET menu to... display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. Hookups 15 If you turn off the VCR. To use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).
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... if you can do with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. Also use Use this hookup...
... if you can do with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. Also use Use this hookup...
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If you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). After that, whenever you turn off the VCR. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. Note • ..., it automatically sets the clock the first time 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 area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the...
If you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). After that, whenever you turn off the VCR. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. Note • ..., it automatically sets the clock the first time 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 area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the...
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...connector or on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. Getting Started Hookup 4 Connecting a cable box with this hookup allows you can't do • Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is VHF required. C UHF continued Hookups 19 What you can do with only a few ...an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set...
...connector or on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. Getting Started Hookup 4 Connecting a cable box with this hookup allows you can't do • Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is VHF required. C UHF continued Hookups 19 What you can do with only a few ...an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set...
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... away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to "A." • If the clock is not set the clock manually. Notes • To use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal provided by ... the clock, even for a time signal. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).
... away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to "A." • If the clock is not set the clock manually. Notes • To use the VCR Plus+ system for a time signal provided by ... the clock, even for a time signal. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).
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...to each program published in the TV section of the program you want to record a TV program, all you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. It usually looks like ...the example to record that channel in your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you can skip this procedure....programmed to the right. It's that features VCR PlusCodes. Getting Started Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/ AX20 only) How the VCR Plus+ system works Whenever you want and the VCR is look at the ...
...to each program published in the TV section of the program you want to record a TV program, all you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. It usually looks like ...the example to record that channel in your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you can skip this procedure....programmed to the right. It's that features VCR PlusCodes. Getting Started Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/ AX20 only) How the VCR Plus+ system works Whenever you want and the VCR is look at the ...
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... resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. Search for the point afterwards by referring to "0:00:00." VIDEO APC SP To display the counter on the tape that you cannot use the time counter Press CLEAR at the...
... resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. Search for the point afterwards by referring to "0:00:00." VIDEO APC SP To display the counter on the tape that you cannot use the time counter Press CLEAR at the...
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To record from a cable box, turn it to the video channel. Recording TV programs 123 456 789 0 TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY CH +/- z REC SP/EP x STOP 1 Turn on your TV and set it on. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 44 Recording TV programs
To record from a cable box, turn it to the video channel. Recording TV programs 123 456 789 0 TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY CH +/- z REC SP/EP x STOP 1 Turn on your TV and set it on. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 44 Recording TV programs
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... T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in the display window. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). Recording indicator VIDEO APC SP To stop recording Press x STOP. The recording indicator lights up red in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to select the tape speed, SP or... EP. VIDEO APC EP 4 SP / EP Press SP/EP to 180. (For details, see page 68.) continued Recording TV programs 45 Basic Operations 3 • CH Press CH +/- However, SP produces better picture...
... T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in the display window. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). Recording indicator VIDEO APC SP To stop recording Press x STOP. The recording indicator lights up red in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to select the tape speed, SP or... EP. VIDEO APC EP 4 SP / EP Press SP/EP to 180. (For details, see page 68.) continued Recording TV programs 45 Basic Operations 3 • CH Press CH +/- However, SP produces better picture...
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... DISPLAY. 46 Recording TV programs When using the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won't be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you can select a video source from the... LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using a cable box, make sure to leave it on the TV. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the TV. To record on the tape again, cover ...
... DISPLAY. 46 Recording TV programs When using the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won't be indicated accurately for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you can select a video source from the... LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using a cable box, make sure to leave it on the TV. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the TV. To record on the tape again, cover ...
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VIDEO APC EP VIDEO APC EP continued Recording TV programs using the DIAL TIMER. Before you to set the date and time. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 POWER DIAL TIMER 123 456 789 0 CHANNEL +/- "DATE" and "TODAY" appear alternately in place. The recording .... Basic Operations Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) The Dial Timer function allows you start time and recording stop time can be broadcast within a month using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 47 Set the recording timer to record up to eight...
VIDEO APC EP VIDEO APC EP continued Recording TV programs using the DIAL TIMER. Before you to set the date and time. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 POWER DIAL TIMER 123 456 789 0 CHANNEL +/- "DATE" and "TODAY" appear alternately in place. The recording .... Basic Operations Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) The Dial Timer function allows you start time and recording stop time can be broadcast within a month using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 47 Set the recording timer to record up to eight...
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... the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/- VIDEO APC EP VIDEO APC EP 48 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 2 DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date. "STOP" and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window. VIDEO APC EP 3 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER.
... the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/- VIDEO APC EP VIDEO APC EP 48 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 2 DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date. "STOP" and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window. VIDEO APC EP 3 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER.
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...Press DIAL TIMER. VIDEO APC EP 8 DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To stop recording To stop time. The channel number appears in one minute intervals by for about five seconds. When using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 49... "OK" appears in the display window and the VCR stands by pressing the CHANNEL +/- continued Recording TV programs using a cable box, leave it on. buttons on the ...
...Press DIAL TIMER. VIDEO APC EP 8 DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To stop recording To stop time. The channel number appears in one minute intervals by for about five seconds. When using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 49... "OK" appears in the display window and the VCR stands by pressing the CHANNEL +/- continued Recording TV programs using a cable box, leave it on. buttons on the ...
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...hour and minute. 7 When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to set AUTO TAPE SPEED to the timer recording standby mode after using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) To lock the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock) When the... ?/1 to reset the VCR to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 68). • To check, change the tape speed, press SP/EP before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The VCR turns off and the - To change , or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" (page 61). ...
...hour and minute. 7 When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to set AUTO TAPE SPEED to the timer recording standby mode after using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) To lock the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock) When the... ?/1 to reset the VCR to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 68). • To check, change the tape speed, press SP/EP before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The VCR turns off and the - To change , or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" (page 61). ...