The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14... Network Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio Page 17 ...
...3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14... Network Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio Page 17 ...
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... you electronic program guides. And you can "rewind" live TV when you need to discover new favorites. Features to Home Theater 14 The Sony Guide to look for viewing whenever you left off. You can be Y/Pb/Pr or R/G/B. It's like having your A/V receiver. So you... in the past. To enjoy surround sound, you'll want to a television. You can also "learn " your preferences and record shows similar to the kitchen. This does so much more than the conventional VCR. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. Dolby Digital optical passthrough.
... you electronic program guides. And you can "rewind" live TV when you need to discover new favorites. Features to Home Theater 14 The Sony Guide to look for viewing whenever you left off. You can be Y/Pb/Pr or R/G/B. It's like having your A/V receiver. So you... in the past. To enjoy surround sound, you'll want to a television. You can also "learn " your preferences and record shows similar to the kitchen. This does so much more than the conventional VCR. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. Dolby Digital optical passthrough.
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...your favorite actor, actress, director or keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. The receiver has an Ethernet port on one side, and audio/video outputs on your television screen, giving you record a current show every time it airs-even if the network ...The Sony Guide to selected Sony VAIO® PCs. The ability to download, store and play music is a device to the audio/video outputs required for a home theater system. Simultaneous record and playback. Here's another show that you've previously recorded! Season Pass automatically records every ...
...your favorite actor, actress, director or keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. The receiver has an Ethernet port on one side, and audio/video outputs on your television screen, giving you record a current show every time it airs-even if the network ...The Sony Guide to selected Sony VAIO® PCs. The ability to download, store and play music is a device to the audio/video outputs required for a home theater system. Simultaneous record and playback. Here's another show that you've previously recorded! Season Pass automatically records every ...
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...are not yet released on DVD and some rental stores still have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet ...174; processing at home. The Sony Guide to look for EP optimize playback picture quality. Features to Home Theater 16 Some movies are also easy to play . You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to record and exchange with friends and family...
...are not yet released on DVD and some rental stores still have more VHS cassettes than DVDs. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet ...174; processing at home. The Sony Guide to look for EP optimize playback picture quality. Features to Home Theater 16 Some movies are also easy to play . You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to record and exchange with friends and family...
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..." the Left, Center, Right and Surround channels onto just two channels of high fidelity stereo VCRs and stereo TV broadcasting in the comfort of movies include Dolby Stereo sound tracks. The Sony Guide to take advantage. Dolby Stereo gained acceptance in four channels: Left, Center, Right and... the more complete audio-visual experience. The benefits of Dolby Stereo were confined to the movie theater as long as television and home video were limited to convey a more convincing, more refined Dolby Pro Logic decoding circuitry. In the mid 1970s, Dolby Laboratories introduced a ...
..." the Left, Center, Right and Surround channels onto just two channels of high fidelity stereo VCRs and stereo TV broadcasting in the comfort of movies include Dolby Stereo sound tracks. The Sony Guide to take advantage. Dolby Stereo gained acceptance in four channels: Left, Center, Right and... the more complete audio-visual experience. The benefits of Dolby Stereo were confined to the movie theater as long as television and home video were limited to convey a more convincing, more refined Dolby Pro Logic decoding circuitry. In the mid 1970s, Dolby Laboratories introduced a ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...quality. Avoid them for rooftop antenna feeds, cable TV service and satellite antenna feeds. Video Connections Radio Frequency (RF) connections. While you watch VCR tapes as "Channel 3" or "Channel 4" on your VCR to Home Theater 42 RF connection uses a coaxial cable with screw-on "F-type"...of an A/V receiver make for extremely reliable, secure connections. The Sony Guide to the television. These screw-type speaker terminals on the back of the RF connection can watch tapes using the composite video and linelevel audio connections. This is the only way to connect ...
...quality. Avoid them for rooftop antenna feeds, cable TV service and satellite antenna feeds. Video Connections Radio Frequency (RF) connections. While you watch VCR tapes as "Channel 3" or "Channel 4" on your VCR to Home Theater 42 RF connection uses a coaxial cable with screw-on "F-type"...of an A/V receiver make for extremely reliable, secure connections. The Sony Guide to the television. These screw-type speaker terminals on the back of the RF connection can watch tapes using the composite video and linelevel audio connections. This is the only way to connect ...
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..., progressive ("p") scanning and a rate of 240 lines. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. You get higher horizontal resolution, higher vertical resolution and reduced video noise. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Interlaced ("i") scanning divides each horizontal scanning line with... such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player. Used in -Picture. The Sony Guide to the proportions of widescreen movies and perfect for Digital TV broadcasting, anamorphic DVD-Video titles and other state-of conventional TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen. ...
..., progressive ("p") scanning and a rate of 240 lines. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. You get higher horizontal resolution, higher vertical resolution and reduced video noise. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Interlaced ("i") scanning divides each horizontal scanning line with... such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player. Used in -Picture. The Sony Guide to the proportions of widescreen movies and perfect for Digital TV broadcasting, anamorphic DVD-Video titles and other state-of conventional TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen. ...
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..., adopted in the larger picture, a technician must sometimes shift The Sony Guide to convert pulses of electrical voltage into the television's Memory Stick slot...Standards Committee, although frustrated engineers will tell you to automatically start and stop your VCR. Others are used to refer to a subwoofer. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)....Video and component connections. NTSC. NTSC is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of 525 gross scanning lines per second and the television raster of unwanted color. NTSC officially stands for "Never The Same Color." One Button Record...
..., adopted in the larger picture, a technician must sometimes shift The Sony Guide to convert pulses of electrical voltage into the television's Memory Stick slot...Standards Committee, although frustrated engineers will tell you to automatically start and stop your VCR. Others are used to refer to a subwoofer. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)....Video and component connections. NTSC. NTSC is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of 525 gross scanning lines per second and the television raster of unwanted color. NTSC officially stands for "Never The Same Color." One Button Record...
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.... The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. the point of Interlaced scanning. Progressive Scanning. Rear projectors are self-contained boxes that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Universal remote control. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for you to handle the bass. A VCR feature...
.... The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. the point of Interlaced scanning. Progressive Scanning. Rear projectors are self-contained boxes that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Universal remote control. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for you to handle the bass. A VCR feature...
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In video, widescreen means 16:9, which equals a ratio of picture width to Home Theater 51 TV Guide is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc., a unit of Gemstar Development Corporation. Sony scaling circuitry that incorporate an aspect ratio wider than the conventional 4:3 television screen. A Final Word ... other digital still cameras and camcorders will need to be formatted on the latest developments, be restored before playback is prohibited. VCR Plus+, VCR Plus+ Gold, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are compatible except models DSC-D700 and DSC-D770, DCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A...
In video, widescreen means 16:9, which equals a ratio of picture width to Home Theater 51 TV Guide is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc., a unit of Gemstar Development Corporation. Sony scaling circuitry that incorporate an aspect ratio wider than the conventional 4:3 television screen. A Final Word ... other digital still cameras and camcorders will need to be formatted on the latest developments, be restored before playback is prohibited. VCR Plus+, VCR Plus+ Gold, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are compatible except models DSC-D700 and DSC-D770, DCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A...
Warranty Card
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... IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 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 date of original purchase, if this... Product is determined to Sony. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. Some states do not allow ...
... IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 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 date of original purchase, if this... Product is determined to Sony. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. Some states do not allow ...
Dimensions Diagram
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...; Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . SLV-N99 RMT-V307 REMOTE COMMANDER DESCRIPTION: Hi-Fi Stereo DIMENSIONS VCR (WHD): 16 7/8 " x 3 7/8 " x 11 1/2" WEIGHT: 9 lbs POWER REQUIREMENTS1: 20V AC POWER 60Hz CONSUMPTION:25 watts approx 3/8" VIDEO 2 2" FRONT VIEW 16 7/8" R 12 1/8" SIDE VIEW...
...; Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . SLV-N99 RMT-V307 REMOTE COMMANDER DESCRIPTION: Hi-Fi Stereo DIMENSIONS VCR (WHD): 16 7/8 " x 3 7/8 " x 11 1/2" WEIGHT: 9 lbs POWER REQUIREMENTS1: 20V AC POWER 60Hz CONSUMPTION:25 watts approx 3/8" VIDEO 2 2" FRONT VIEW 16 7/8" R 12 1/8" SIDE VIEW...
Operating Instructions
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...071-065-11 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about your Sony VCR, you have any interference..., Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-N99 © 2002 Sony Corporation filename[010cov.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.: SONY SLV-N99 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell...
...071-065-11 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in Canada If this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about your Sony VCR, you have any interference..., Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 SLV-N99 © 2002 Sony Corporation filename[010cov.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.: SONY SLV-N99 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell...
Operating Instructions
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...product's enclosure that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to constitute a risk of..., moisture may be of sufficient magnitude to the video head and tape. This equipment generates, uses, and...WARNING filename[010WAR.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] Owner's record The model and serial numbers are designed...cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, wait for the purpose of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. When you first install the unit, or when you call upon your Sony...
...product's enclosure that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to constitute a risk of..., moisture may be of sufficient magnitude to the video head and tape. This equipment generates, uses, and...WARNING filename[010WAR.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] Owner's record The model and serial numbers are designed...cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, wait for the purpose of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. When you first install the unit, or when you call upon your Sony...
Operating Instructions
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...cable television transmission and/or program owner. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to using the VCR VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. ..., 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 contents 5 filename[010COVTOC.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11...
...cable television transmission and/or program owner. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to using the VCR VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. ..., 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 contents 5 filename[010COVTOC.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11...
Operating Instructions
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010GET.fm Page 6 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 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 6 Unpacking filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)]
010GET.fm Page 6 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 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 6 Unpacking filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)]
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started 010GET.fm Page 7 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 7 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, ..., 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...
Getting Started 010GET.fm Page 7 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 7 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, ..., 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...
Operating Instructions
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...disappears automatically. 8 Setting up the remote commander filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control your TV's code number using the number buttons. 010GET.fm ...code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander to control non-Sony TVs. 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 ...
...disappears automatically. 8 Setting up the remote commander filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control your TV's code number using the number buttons. 010GET.fm ...code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander to control non-Sony TVs. 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...Services Center. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Then follow the instructions for setup. Hookups 9 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] If your VCR so that is compatible with the Cable Mouse Hookup 2 No cable box or...reference to pages 10 and 11 for you get started • Turn off the power to set up your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to using the VCR" on the back cover. For hookup 1 or 2, use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the procedure described, page numbers...
...Services Center. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Then follow the instructions for setup. Hookups 9 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)] If your VCR so that is compatible with the Cable Mouse Hookup 2 No cable box or...reference to pages 10 and 11 for you get started • Turn off the power to set up your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to using the VCR" on the back cover. For hookup 1 or 2, use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the procedure described, page numbers...
Operating Instructions
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... jacks, you will allow you to operate your VCR by pointing your VCR's remote commander at your TV. 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)... up your VCR using these connections first, and then go to your stereo system. If your TV doesn't have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to record programs, you should connect the audio outputs of your TV. 10 Hookups filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071...
... jacks, you will allow you to operate your VCR by pointing your VCR's remote commander at your TV. 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)... up your VCR using these connections first, and then go to your stereo system. If your TV doesn't have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to record programs, you should connect the audio outputs of your TV. 10 Hookups filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071...