Warranty Card
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...CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH 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. 3-081-170-02 ®...; VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. To obtain warranty service, you . Proof of purchase ...
...CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH 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. 3-081-170-02 ®...; VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of the Product, including the antenna. To obtain warranty service, you . Proof of purchase ...
Operating Instructions
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...at the rear of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that to the video head and tape. Model No Serial No 2 WARNING This symbol is intended to alert... mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. However, there is no guarantee that any further. • This unit ...approved in an inclined position. Record these numbers in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to which ...
...at the rear of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that to the video head and tape. Model No Serial No 2 WARNING This symbol is intended to alert... mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. However, there is no guarantee that any further. • This unit ...approved in an inclined position. Record these numbers in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to which ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may...
... 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+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may...
Operating Instructions
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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 example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking Any difference in operation is the model used for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for illustration purposes.
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 example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking Any difference in operation is the model used for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for illustration purposes.
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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... remote commander 5 on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use different types of time, remove the batteries to operate this VCR and a Sony TV.
... (-) 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... remote commander 5 on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use different types of time, remove the batteries to operate this VCR and a Sony TV.
Operating Instructions
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...release ?/1. Now you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to control non-Sony TVs. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C....following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at a time until the menu disappears automatically. 6 Setting up the remote commander Controlling other TVs with the VCR, you cannot control your TV's code number using the number buttons. Code numbers...
...release ?/1. Now you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to control non-Sony TVs. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C....following table, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at a time until the menu disappears automatically. 6 Setting up the remote commander Controlling other TVs with the VCR, you cannot control your TV's code number using the number buttons. Code numbers...
Operating Instructions
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... and you are provided where you can be hooked up. After you've completed the setup, you're ready to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Procedures differ depending on the back cover. Hookups 7 During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are... the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to "Quick reference to set up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Then use your VCR can find complete, step-by-step instructions. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV doesn't match any of the ...
... and you are provided where you can be hooked up. After you've completed the setup, you're ready to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Procedures differ depending on the back cover. Hookups 7 During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are... the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to "Quick reference to set up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Then use your VCR can find complete, step-by-step instructions. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV doesn't match any of the ...
Operating Instructions
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If your TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use your VCR to record programs, you're finished setting up your VCR using these connections first, and then...
If your TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use your VCR to record programs, you're finished setting up your VCR using these connections first, and then...
Operating Instructions
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... After you've connected your receiver. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to complete VCR set up. Failure to do so may result in operation that the cable ground shall be made only as practical. ADVANCED OPTIONS AUTO ANT SELECT...receiver should be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of cable entry as shown in the following instructions. Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. Caution Connections between ...
... After you've connected your receiver. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to complete VCR set up. Failure to do so may result in operation that the cable ground shall be made only as practical. ADVANCED OPTIONS AUTO ANT SELECT...receiver should be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of cable entry as shown in the following instructions. Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. Caution Connections between ...
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... 73. 10 Hookups A Use this hookup 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 antenna cable is VHF required. C UHF If you cannot... you're using: • VHF/UHF antenna (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 antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. Hookup...
... 73. 10 Hookups A Use this hookup 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 antenna cable is VHF required. C UHF If you cannot... you're using: • VHF/UHF antenna (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 antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. Hookup...
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... UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Change the on the VCR. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS...) if desired, and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to ANT and press OK. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET...
... UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Change the on the VCR. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS...) if desired, and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to ANT and press OK. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET...
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If you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off . For details, see page 28. SET... window and search for a time signal. 12 Hookups 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. After that, whenever you turn off 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...
If you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off . For details, see page 28. SET... window and search for a time signal. 12 Hookups 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. After that, whenever you turn off 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...
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...What you can't do • Record with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your or TV: A, B, or C. 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 ...
...What you can't do • Record with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your or TV: A, B, or C. 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 ...
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... ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 14 Hookups If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see... page 31. SET UP TUNER PRESET 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 press OK.
... ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 14 Hookups If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see... page 31. SET UP TUNER PRESET 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 press OK.
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...To use the VCR Plus+ system ...VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR.... During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that , whenever you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature with this time, the VCR...setting Once you turn off the VCR. Getting Started 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. After that...
...To use the VCR Plus+ system ...VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR.... During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that , whenever you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature with this time, the VCR...setting Once you turn off the VCR. Getting Started 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. After that...
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Hookup 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is C required. What you can 't do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, ... you can do with only a few channels. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you do not have a cable box. Also use Use this hookup if you don't ...
Hookup 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is C required. What you can 't do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this cable directly to your TV: A, VHF B, ... you can do with only a few channels. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your TV if you do not have a cable box. Also use Use this hookup if you don't ...
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... are used in your area. For details, see page 24. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Change the on the VCR. Select AUTO and press OK. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 22. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL... channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CABLE and press OK.
... are used in your area. For details, see page 24. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Change the on the VCR. Select AUTO and press OK. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 22. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL... channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CABLE and press OK.
Operating Instructions
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...by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off . During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for a time ...signal. 18 Hookups If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. For details, see page 28. Note • If..., 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 the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. If you want...
...by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off . During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for a time ...signal. 18 Hookups If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. For details, see page 28. Note • If..., 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 the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. If you want...
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...channels, using 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 your TV: A, VHF B, or C. What you can do ...• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is set to B) What 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 ...
...channels, using 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 your TV: A, VHF B, or C. What you can do ...• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is set to B) What 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 ...
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... CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Hookups Change the on the VCR. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Set the A/B switch to "A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to ...Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to...
... CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Hookups Change the on the VCR. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Set the A/B switch to "A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to ...Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to...