Warranty Card
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... OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. For your authorized dealer, 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 the Product. This warranty does not... OF THE CONSUMER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . has established www.sony.com/vcrhelp to state. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. For a period ...
... OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. For your authorized dealer, 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 the Product. This warranty does not... OF THE CONSUMER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . has established www.sony.com/vcrhelp to state. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. For a period ...
Operating Instructions
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... Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Installing • Allow ...Record these numbers in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause harmful interference to the video... head and tape. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only on the unit. • If the unit is designed to be fully inserted to a warm location, wait for an extended period of the unit. It is brought directly from equipment with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR...
... Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Installing • Allow ...Record these numbers in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause harmful interference to the video... head and tape. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only on the unit. • If the unit is designed to be fully inserted to a warm location, wait for an extended period of the unit. It is brought directly from equipment with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR...
Operating Instructions
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...video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using the timer Additional Operations 58 Playing/searching at various speeds 60 Setting the recording duration time 61 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 63 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 65 Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV-N60... 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 VCR VCR Plus...
...video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using the timer Additional Operations 58 Playing/searching at various speeds 60 Setting the recording duration time 61 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 63 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 65 Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV-N60... 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 VCR VCR Plus...
Operating Instructions
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SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. Any difference in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking 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 the text, for illustration purposes.
SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. Any difference in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking 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 the text, for illustration purposes.
Operating Instructions
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... (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. 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...
... (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. 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...
Operating Instructions
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...batteries. • When you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV's menu may change. Now you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney ...previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one that works with your TV with the VCR, you replace the batteries of the remote commander to [TV]. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons....
...batteries. • When you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV's menu may change. Now you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney ...previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one that works with your TV with the VCR, you replace the batteries of the remote commander to [TV]. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons....
Operating Instructions
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...TV has audio/video inputs, refer to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Procedures differ depending on the following pages to all equipment. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are provided where you can be hooked up your VCR can find ... through the table below . Then follow the instructions for setup. Hookups 7 To hook up . If your VCR. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. After you've completed the setup, you're ready to 21 After you've completed...
...TV has audio/video inputs, refer to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Procedures differ depending on the following pages to all equipment. • Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are provided where you can be hooked up your VCR can find ... through the table below . Then follow the instructions for setup. Hookups 7 To hook up . If your VCR. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. After you've completed the setup, you're ready to 21 After you've completed...
Operating Instructions
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..., complete these connections first, and then go to record programs, you're finished setting up your VCR using these connections. 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 supplied) B Use...
..., complete these connections first, and then go to record programs, you're finished setting up your VCR using these connections. 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 supplied) B Use...
Operating Instructions
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... unwanted noise in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of RF devices. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT...this procedure to OFF and press OK. Getting Started Completing A/V hookup: After you've connected your receiver. Never connect the output of the VCR to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in operation that the cable ground shall be connected to...
... unwanted noise in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of RF devices. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT...this procedure to OFF and press OK. Getting Started Completing A/V hookup: After you've connected your receiver. Never connect the output of the VCR to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in operation that the cable ground shall be connected to...
Operating Instructions
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...you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-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 or VHF TV: ...A, B, or C. C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is VHF required. If you have cable TV). For details, see page 73....if you're using a VHF-only 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 TV: A, B, ...
...you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-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 or VHF TV: ...A, B, or C. C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is VHF required. If you have cable TV). For details, see page 73....if you're using a VHF-only 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 TV: A, B, ...
Operating Instructions
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EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 22. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA / CABLE ...ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP continued Hookups 11 For details, see page 24. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 22. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA / CABLE ...ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP continued Hookups 11 For details, see page 24. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
Operating Instructions
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... PLEASE WAIT Normal display You have now completed hookup. For details, see page 28. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in the display window and search for a time signal. 12 Hookups If you 've set up the... some TV channels. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off. If you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Note • If the clock...
... PLEASE WAIT Normal display You have now completed hookup. For details, see page 28. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in the display window and search for a time signal. 12 Hookups If you 've set up the... some TV channels. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off. If you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Note • If the clock...
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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 the cable box What you can 't do with this hookup ...if your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF C UHF continued Hookups 13 What you can do • Record with many scrambled channels Recommended...
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 the cable box What you can 't do with this hookup ...if your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF C UHF continued Hookups 13 What you can do • Record with many scrambled channels Recommended...
Operating Instructions
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... 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. Change the on your area. For details, see page 72. Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and...
... 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. Change the on your area. For details, see page 72. Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and...
Operating Instructions
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... cable box on the Auto Clock Set feature. 3 Turn off . If you want to record right away, or if the channels in the CLOCK SET menu to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Hookups 15 To use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to turn on . • If the clock is turned off the... VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once...
... cable box on the Auto Clock Set feature. 3 Turn off . If you want to record right away, or if the channels in the CLOCK SET menu to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Hookups 15 To use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to turn on . • If the clock is turned off the... VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once...
Operating Instructions
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... unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. UHF 16 Hookups 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 cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you don... 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is C required. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can do not have a cable box. Also use Use this hookup if your TV if you do with only a few channels.
... unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. UHF 16 Hookups 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 cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you don... 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is C required. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can do not have a cable box. Also use Use this hookup if your TV if you do with only a few channels.
Operating Instructions
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... Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. For details, see page 24. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip... SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 72. For details, see page 31. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel.
... Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. For details, see page 24. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip... SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 72. For details, see page 31. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel.
Operating Instructions
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...window and search for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets ...the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for ...
...window and search for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets ...the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for ...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Hookup 4 Connecting a cable box with 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 your TV: A, VHF B, or C. C UHF continued Hookups 19 B For connector ...you 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 record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can 't do with...
Getting Started Hookup 4 Connecting a cable box with 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 your TV: A, VHF B, or C. C UHF continued Hookups 19 B For connector ...you 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 record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can 't do with...
Operating Instructions
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... , set the switch to CABLE and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page...
... , set the switch to CABLE and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page...