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... CAUTION You are designed to the video head and tape. However, there ...magnitude to persons. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are ...manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. Model No Serial No 2 WARNING filename[010WAR.fm] model name1[SLV-N99... • Keep the unit and cassettes away from the wall outlet if...equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this polarized AC plug ...
... CAUTION You are designed to the video head and tape. However, there ...magnitude to persons. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are ...manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. Model No Serial No 2 WARNING filename[010WAR.fm] model name1[SLV-N99... • Keep the unit and cassettes away from the wall outlet if...equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this polarized AC plug ...
Operating Instructions
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...the power cord so that could result in the operating instructions and adhere to overturn. Important Safeguards 3 filename[010WAR.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind into a grounding-type power outlet. Accessories Do not ..., contact your electrician to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug or other ), or with a polarized ac power cord plug (a...
...the power cord so that could result in the operating instructions and adhere to overturn. Important Safeguards 3 filename[010WAR.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind into a grounding-type power outlet. Accessories Do not ..., contact your electrician to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug or other ), or with a polarized ac power cord plug (a...
Operating Instructions
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...SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 92 General setup information 94 Troubleshooting 96 Specifications 97 Index to parts and controls 102 Index Back Cover Quick reference to the provisions of the copyright laws. Caution Television programs, films, video... Operations 55 Playing a tape 58 Recording TV programs 61 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 66 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system 69 Setting the timer manually 72 Locking the VCR (Child Lock...
...SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 92 General setup information 94 Troubleshooting 96 Specifications 97 Index to parts and controls 102 Index Back Cover Quick reference to the provisions of the copyright laws. Caution Television programs, films, video... Operations 55 Playing a tape 58 Recording TV programs 61 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 66 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system 69 Setting the timer manually 72 Locking the VCR (Child Lock...
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... adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to... FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears.
... adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to... FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears.
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...Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. 14 Hookups filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] For details, see page 36. For details, see page 33. BOX OUTPUT CH ON ...5 Enter your cable box output channel and press OK. Notes • To use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR...it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set the clock manually. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY...
...Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. 14 Hookups filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] For details, see page 36. For details, see page 33. BOX OUTPUT CH ON ...5 Enter your cable box output channel and press OK. Notes • To use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR...it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set the clock manually. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY...
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... UNIT CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to... either channel. For details, see page 92. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu...
... UNIT CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to... either channel. For details, see page 92. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu...
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... window whenever the VCR is not set the clock manually. To set pay -per -view programs in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. • To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver, proceed as...the clock is turned off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite receiver. - You cannot record these programs. Hookups 17 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] 010GET.fm Page 17 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Getting Started 4 The CABLE BOX ...
... window whenever the VCR is not set the clock manually. To set pay -per -view programs in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. • To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver, proceed as...the clock is turned off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite receiver. - You cannot record these programs. Hookups 17 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] 010GET.fm Page 17 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Getting Started 4 The CABLE BOX ...
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... Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch... LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. If both are used in...
... Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch... LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. If both are used in...
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...signal. 20 Hookups filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to page 48 for a time signal provided... During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set the clock manually. BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY... clock the first time you turn off the VCR. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "...
...signal. 20 Hookups filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to page 48 for a time signal provided... During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set the clock manually. BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY... clock the first time you turn off the VCR. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "...
Operating Instructions
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.... For details, see page 29. For details, see page 27. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 92. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 If... you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to...
.... For details, see page 29. For details, see page 27. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 92. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 If... you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to...
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... clock the first time you want to use the timer to the page listed below. Note • If the clock is not set the clock manually. During this time, the VCR will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the.... After that, whenever you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window and search for a time signal. Hookups 23 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for a time signal provided...
... clock the first time you want to use the timer to the page listed below. Note • If the clock is not set the clock manually. During this time, the VCR will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the.... After that, whenever you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window and search for a time signal. Hookups 23 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for a time signal provided...
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... FRANÇAIS 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 92. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. For details, see page 34. For details, see page 27. Change the on-screen display language to adjust the... UNIT CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on your area. Getting Started 010GET.fm Page 25 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM...
... FRANÇAIS 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 92. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. For details, see page 34. For details, see page 27. Change the on-screen display language to adjust the... UNIT CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on your area. Getting Started 010GET.fm Page 25 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM...
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... you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) as described on page 52. During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel ... VCR is not set up the time signal. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for a time signal. 26 Hookups filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] Then enter all channels you 've set , "ACS" will search for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. Notes •...
... you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) as described on page 52. During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel ... VCR is not set up the time signal. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for a time signal. 26 Hookups filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] Then enter all channels you 've set , "ACS" will search for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. Notes •...
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... is broadcasting a time signal. SETTINGS When using A/V connections, set the clock. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 28 Setting the clock filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK .... • Set the TV to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to display the VIDEO indicator in your area is connected to the VCR using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys....
... is broadcasting a time signal. SETTINGS When using A/V connections, set the clock. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 28 Setting the clock filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK .... • Set the TV to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to display the VIDEO indicator in your area is connected to the VCR using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys....
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... set automatically if you don't receive a channel that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1 or 5, make sure you wait about 30 minutes. During this time, the VCR will flash in your clock is ..." will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is set the clock manually (see page 33). • If there are only a few channels in the display window. continued Setting the clock 29 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] PLAY FULL AUTO YES CLOCK SET CH NO TIME ...
... set automatically if you don't receive a channel that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1 or 5, make sure you wait about 30 minutes. During this time, the VCR will flash in your clock is ..." will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is set the clock manually (see page 33). • If there are only a few channels in the display window. continued Setting the clock 29 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] PLAY FULL AUTO YES CLOCK SET CH NO TIME ...
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If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). 010GET.fm Page 33 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. MENU M/m/
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). 010GET.fm Page 33 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. MENU M/m/
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... for this model is set the day. PLAY OK Tip • If you want to return to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. The day of the week is year 2001.You have to manually change the clock setting to start the clock. 010GET.fm Page 34 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM... 5 Press , to highlight the day and press M/ m to set automatically. 7 Press OK to the correct year. 34 Setting the clock filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)]
... for this model is set the day. PLAY OK Tip • If you want to return to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. The day of the week is year 2001.You have to manually change the clock setting to start the clock. 010GET.fm Page 34 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM... 5 Press , to highlight the day and press M/ m to set automatically. 7 Press OK to the correct year. 34 Setting the clock filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)]
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... ADD ON SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Presetting channels 41 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] Then, if there are using A/V connections, set them manually. SETTINGS When using automatic presetting methods. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET... First, we recommend that you wish to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is connected to display the VIDEO indicator in your TV is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13...
... ADD ON SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Presetting channels 41 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] Then, if there are using A/V connections, set them manually. SETTINGS When using automatic presetting methods. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET... First, we recommend that you wish to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is connected to display the VIDEO indicator in your TV is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13...
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... • To preset cable TV channels: TUNER PRESET Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. AUTO PRESET OK MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING RETURN • To preset VHF and UHF channels: PLAY Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to highlight AUTO PRESET,... OK. When no more MANUAL SET AFT ADD ON receivable channels can be found, presetting FINE TUNING RETURN stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV PLEASE WAIT screen. 42 Presetting channels filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] ...
... • To preset cable TV channels: TUNER PRESET Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. AUTO PRESET OK MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING RETURN • To preset VHF and UHF channels: PLAY Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to highlight AUTO PRESET,... OK. When no more MANUAL SET AFT ADD ON receivable channels can be found, presetting FINE TUNING RETURN stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV PLEASE WAIT screen. 42 Presetting channels filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] ...
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010GET.fm Page 44 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Presetting/disabling channels manually 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER CH +/- SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 44 Presetting channels filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)]
010GET.fm Page 44 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Presetting/disabling channels manually 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER CH +/- SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 44 Presetting channels filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)]