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... This unit is brought directly from equipment with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the video head and tape. If you move it checked by the cord. • One blade of..., pursuant to which can be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may be fully inserted to direct sunlight, excessive...inside the VCR and cause damage to radio communications. Record these numbers in this manual could void your authority to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer ...
... This unit is brought directly from equipment with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the video head and tape. If you move it checked by the cord. • One blade of..., pursuant to which can be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may be fully inserted to direct sunlight, excessive...inside the VCR and cause damage to radio communications. Record these numbers in this manual could void your authority to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer ...
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Any difference in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, 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. SLV-N60 is clearly indicated in this manual are for example, "SLV-N50 only." 4 Unpacking Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, 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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... to ANT and press OK. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 72. SET UP 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 TUNER... EASY SET UP on -screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. 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. EASY SET UP RF...
... to ANT and press OK. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 72. SET UP 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 TUNER... EASY SET UP on -screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. 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. EASY SET UP RF...
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... not set, "ACS" will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. 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. Note • If the clock is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set the clock manually. If you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). 4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
... not set, "ACS" will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. 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. Note • If the clock is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set the clock manually. If you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). 4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
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...from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. Change the on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. For details, see... page 31. Select MANUAL and press OK. For details, see page 29. Then set the switch to ANT and press OK....EASY SET UP on -screen display language to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 72. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT ...
...from page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. Change the on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. For details, see... page 31. Select MANUAL and press OK. For details, see page 29. Then set the switch to ANT and press OK....EASY SET UP on -screen display language to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 72. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT ...
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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 recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window and search for a time signal. Hookups 15 "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in your ... SET UP IS DONE PLEASE WAIT Normal display You have now completed hookup. Getting Started 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to turn on . • If the clock is turned off the...
If you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window and search for a time signal. Hookups 15 "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in your ... SET UP IS DONE PLEASE WAIT Normal display You have now completed hookup. Getting Started 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to turn on . • If the clock is turned off the...
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...desired, and press OK. For details, see page 31. For details, see page 24. Change the on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP ...2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. If both are used in...see page 22. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 72. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch...
...desired, and press OK. For details, see page 31. For details, see page 24. Change the on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP ...2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. If both are used in...see page 22. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 72. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch...
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... a time signal provided by some TV channels. 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. Automatic clock setting Once you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you 've set the clock manually. 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... clock is not set, "ACS" will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING CH 2 4 SET UP SET UP IS DONE PLEASE...
... a time signal provided by some TV channels. 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. Automatic clock setting Once you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you 've set the clock manually. 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... clock is not set, "ACS" will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING CH 2 4 SET UP SET UP IS DONE PLEASE...
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...ÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Change the on-screen display language to "A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Hookups For... details, see page 72. For details, see page 24. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET...
...ÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Change the on-screen display language to "A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Hookups For... details, see page 72. For details, see page 24. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET...
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...display 4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 3 CABLE ADD ERASE You have ...now completed hookup. After that, whenever you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer ...you've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to record right away, or if ...
...display 4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 3 CABLE ADD ERASE You have ...now completed hookup. After that, whenever you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer ...you've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to record right away, or if ...
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...in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK. If your area is connected to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued... Setting the clock 23 TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : ...
...in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK. If your area is connected to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued... Setting the clock 23 TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : ...
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... flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you leave the cable box on. • If the clock is not set, "ACS" will search for a time signal. If so, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 2, make sure... to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. If nothing happens even after you want to return to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually (see page 28). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carries a time signal in your area. continued Setting the clock 25...
... flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you leave the cable box on. • If the clock is not set, "ACS" will search for a time signal. If so, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 2, make sure... to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. If nothing happens even after you want to return to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually (see page 28). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carries a time signal in your area. continued Setting the clock 25...
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MENU M/m/ 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. 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).
MENU M/m/ 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. 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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... Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to 125. Presetting channels This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to preset, set them manually. First, we recommend that you wish to display... the VIDEO indicator in your TV is capable of receiving VHF channels ...
... Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to 125. Presetting channels This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to preset, set them manually. First, we recommend that you wish to display... the VIDEO indicator in your TV is capable of receiving VHF channels ...
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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 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 +/-
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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. 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/
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... regardless of adjustments made with no tape inserted. • The VCR will remain. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off...timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 61). Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer. About the Demonstration Mode The ... Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to manually cancel the timer settings before you complete the setting in step 9 ...Operations Notes • If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, "FULL" appears ...
... regardless of adjustments made with no tape inserted. • The VCR will remain. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off...timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 61). Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer. About the Demonstration Mode The ... Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to manually cancel the timer settings before you complete the setting in step 9 ...Operations Notes • If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, "FULL" appears ...
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...to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. SP / EP EP USE SP / EP QUIT : 0-9 : SP / EP : VCR Plus+ 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/...AX20 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is ...
...to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. SP / EP EP USE SP / EP QUIT : 0-9 : SP / EP : VCR Plus+ 52 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/...AX20 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is ...
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...delay of the video heads and tape. Press TRACKING +/- APC recording Whenever you set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to start recording. In this case, manually adjust the ...tracking. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to recording pause. If you press one of the ...
...delay of the video heads and tape. Press TRACKING +/- APC recording Whenever you set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to start recording. In this case, manually adjust the ...tracking. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to recording pause. If you press one of the ...
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...). If channels in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is set the clock manually. The picture is defective. • If you are using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. The picture has no sound. • The tape is not clear. ... its end. Clean the video heads using a monitor, set it to dry for more information. Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other equipment. select "L1" or "L2" when recording from the wall outlet for over three hours. To record on the TV screen. indicator...
...). If channels in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is set the clock manually. The picture is defective. • If you are using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. The picture has no sound. • The tape is not clear. ... its end. Clean the video heads using a monitor, set it to dry for more information. Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other equipment. select "L1" or "L2" when recording from the wall outlet for over three hours. To record on the TV screen. indicator...