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...below. Record these numbers in a residential installation. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are designed to persons. If this manual could void your Sony dealer.... WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the video head and tape. ...not install the unit 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...VCR and cause damage to rain or moisture. Model No Serial No 2 WARNING
...below. Record these numbers in a residential installation. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are designed to persons. If this manual could void your Sony dealer.... WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the video head and tape. ...not install the unit 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...VCR and cause damage to rain or moisture. Model No Serial No 2 WARNING
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Any difference in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. 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.
Any difference in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. 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.
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... AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 31. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 72. Change the on the VCR. ANTENNA...LANGUAGE menu appears. If both are used, set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. For details, see page 22. For details, see page 24. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑ...
... AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 31. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 72. Change the on the VCR. ANTENNA...LANGUAGE menu appears. If both are used, set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. For details, see page 22. For details, see page 24. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑ...
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... clock, even for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Automatic clock setting Once you've set up 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 VCR is not set the clock manually. Note • If...
... clock, even for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Automatic clock setting Once you've set up 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 VCR is not set the clock manually. Note • If...
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.... Then set the switch to ANT and press OK. Change the on the VCR. Select MANUAL and press OK. For details, see page 22. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu ...appears. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to...
.... Then set the switch to ANT and press OK. Change the on the VCR. Select MANUAL and press OK. For details, see page 22. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu ...appears. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to...
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... channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set the clock manually. "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for recording, go to use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on the Auto Clock Set feature. 3 Turn...carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that , whenever you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to turn off . Hookups 15 For...
... channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set the clock manually. "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for recording, go to use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on the Auto Clock Set feature. 3 Turn...carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that , whenever you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to turn off . Hookups 15 For...
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... CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP continued Hookups 17 For details, see page 24. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 72. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
... CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP continued Hookups 17 For details, see page 24. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 72. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
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... automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Automatic clock setting Once you've set the clock manually. If you turn off the VCR. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING CH 2 4 SET UP SET UP IS DONE PLEASE WAIT Normal... display You have now completed hookup. After that, whenever you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to record right away, or if...
... automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Automatic clock setting Once you've set the clock manually. If you turn off the VCR. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING CH 2 4 SET UP SET UP IS DONE PLEASE WAIT Normal... display You have now completed hookup. After that, whenever you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to record right away, or if...
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EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. If both are used in your area. For details, see page 22. For details, see page 72. SELECT : NEXT : OK ...) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 24. Change the on the VCR. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 31. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either...
EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. If both are used in your area. For details, see page 22. For details, see page 72. SELECT : NEXT : OK ...) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 24. Change the on the VCR. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 31. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either...
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...Cable box output channel 5 Press MENU to ADD and press OK. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to "A." • If the clock is turned off the VCR. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING CH 2 4 SET UP SET UP IS DONE ...usually 2, 3 or 4). "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set the A/B switch to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Hookups 21 TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 3 CABLE ADD ERASE You ...
...Cable box output channel 5 Press MENU to ADD and press OK. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to "A." • If the clock is turned off the VCR. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING CH 2 4 SET UP SET UP IS DONE ...usually 2, 3 or 4). "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set the A/B switch to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Hookups 21 TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 3 CABLE ADD ERASE You ...
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... Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is connected to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to automatically set the time manually (page 28). PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Setting the clock 23 Your...
... Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is connected to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to automatically set the time manually (page 28). PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Setting the clock 23 Your...
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... set automatically if you want to return to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 2, make sure you leave the cable box on. • If the clock is not set the clock manually (see page 28). • If there are only a few channels in the display window... whenever the VCR is turned off. continued Setting the clock 25 If so, set , "ACS" will search for a time signal...
... set automatically if you want to return to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 2, make sure you leave the cable box on. • If the clock is not set the clock manually (see page 28). • If there are only a few channels in the display window... whenever the VCR is turned off. continued Setting the clock 25 If so, set , "ACS" will search for a time signal...
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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).
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).
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... TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in your TV is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to highlight TUNER PRESET, TUNER PRESET then press OK. If your area using A/V connections, set them manually. SETTINGS When using manual presetting methods. Presetting channels This VCR is...
... TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in your TV is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to highlight TUNER PRESET, TUNER PRESET then press OK. If your area using A/V connections, set them manually. SETTINGS When using manual presetting methods. Presetting channels This VCR is...
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MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. Presetting/disabling channels manually Getting Started 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER CH +/- SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Presetting channels 33
MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. Presetting/disabling channels manually Getting Started 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER CH +/- SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Presetting channels 33
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Getting Started If the picture is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER MENU M/m/ If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly.
Getting Started If the picture is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons, ENTER MENU M/m/ If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly.
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...signal regardless of the Dial Timer. "DEMO" appears in the display window for making timer recordings. Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer. Do not use the Dial Timer or any other ...VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Basic Operations Notes • If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system (SLV...the Demonstration Mode for a few seconds. Be sure you have already been set the VCR to manually cancel the timer settings before you complete the setting in step 9 with the Dial ...
...signal regardless of the Dial Timer. "DEMO" appears in the display window for making timer recordings. Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer. Do not use the Dial Timer or any other ...VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Basic Operations Notes • If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system (SLV...the Demonstration Mode for a few seconds. Be sure you have already been set the VCR to manually cancel the timer settings before you complete the setting in step 9 with the Dial ...
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...the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on your TV and set it to eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide. SP / EP EP USE SP / EP QUIT : 0-9 : SP / EP : VCR Plus+ 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-... M/m x STOP 1 VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+. VCR Plus+ PlusCode -------- Before you start... • Check that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Make...
...the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on your TV and set it to eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide. SP / EP EP USE SP / EP QUIT : 0-9 : SP / EP : VCR Plus+ 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-... M/m x STOP 1 VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+. VCR Plus+ PlusCode -------- Before you start... • Check that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Make...
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...video heads and tape. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function, first set APC to work with the APC function. • There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR... manually adjust the tracking. For details, see page 68. Adjusting the picture 67 The distortion should disappear as you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). APC recording Whenever you set the VCR to recording ...
...video heads and tape. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function, first set APC to work with the APC function. • There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR... manually adjust the tracking. For details, see page 68. Adjusting the picture 67 The distortion should disappear as you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). APC recording Whenever you set the VCR to recording ...
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.... Select a channel number when recording TV programs; you are not available in your local Sony dealer for the VCR. buttons. • The video heads are using a monitor, set to video input. • Select the correct source with the TRACKING +/- Recording 74 Troubleshooting Power Clock Playback Symptom...8226; Make sure the VCR is set it to the channel for over three hours. If these cleaning cassettes are using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. Consult your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. The tape starts ...
.... Select a channel number when recording TV programs; you are not available in your local Sony dealer for the VCR. buttons. • The video heads are using a monitor, set to video input. • Select the correct source with the TRACKING +/- Recording 74 Troubleshooting Power Clock Playback Symptom...8226; Make sure the VCR is set it to the channel for over three hours. If these cleaning cassettes are using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. Consult your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. The tape starts ...