Warranty Card
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...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. This warranty does... or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of protection directly to Sony. Please contact Sony at no charge. 2. This warranty does not cover customer...
...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. This warranty does... or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of protection directly to Sony. Please contact Sony at no charge. 2. This warranty does not cover customer...
Operating Instructions
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...the receiver is designed to be operated in an inclined position. Record these numbers in a particular installation. To disconnect the cord, pull... to Part 15 of the unit. If you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No 2 WARNING This... materials (curtains, draperies) that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing)...• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to the video head and tape. These limits...
...the receiver is designed to be operated in an inclined position. Record these numbers in a particular installation. To disconnect the cord, pull... to Part 15 of the unit. If you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No 2 WARNING This... materials (curtains, draperies) that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing)...• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to the video head and tape. These limits...
Operating Instructions
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Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 72 General setup information 74 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 77 Index to parts and controls 82 Index Back Cover ...37 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Basic Operations 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...
Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 72 General setup information 74 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 77 Index to parts and controls 82 Index Back Cover ...37 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Basic Operations 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...
Operating Instructions
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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 illustration purposes. 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.
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 illustration purposes. 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.
Operating Instructions
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... You can use a new battery with a dot (•) can be used to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. 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...
... You can use a new battery with a dot (•) can be used to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... the top of the remote commander, the code number may appear on the TV screen. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV is listed in the 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 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is preprogrammed to control non-Sony...
... the top of the remote commander, the code number may appear on the TV screen. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with your TV is listed in the 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 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is preprogrammed to control non-Sony...
Operating Instructions
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...if you need more details on the following pages to 21 After you've completed the connections, follow one of the connections are using the VCR" on the hookup you used. Procedures differ depending on the back cover. For an overview, refer to "Quick reference to using an A/B ... the AC power cords until all of the hookups below . If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Getting Started Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are provided where you can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup.
...if you need more details on the following pages to 21 After you've completed the connections, follow one of the connections are using the VCR" on the hookup you used. Procedures differ depending on the back cover. For an overview, refer to "Quick reference to using an A/B ... the AC power cords until all of the hookups below . If your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Getting Started Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are provided where you can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup.
Operating Instructions
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...go to 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 regular or cable TV programs, complete these ...connections. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on this...
...go to 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 regular or cable TV programs, complete these ...connections. Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on this...
Operating Instructions
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... SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this procedure to the point of cable entry as ...OFF and press OK. Failure to do so may result in the RF channel. Never connect the output of the building, as close to complete VCR set up. Getting Started Completing A/V hookup: After you've connected your receiver. This will prevent unwanted noise in operation that the cable ground ...
... SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this procedure to the point of cable entry as ...OFF and press OK. Failure to do so may result in the RF channel. Never connect the output of the building, as close to complete VCR set up. Getting Started Completing A/V hookup: After you've connected your receiver. This will prevent unwanted noise in operation that the cable ground ...
Operating Instructions
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... this hookup if you're using a VHF-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... UHF-only antenna (you don't have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is VHF required. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF or UHF connection... if you're using an antenna (if 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 or VHF TV: A,...
... this hookup if you're using a VHF-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... UHF-only antenna (you don't have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you can connect the cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is VHF required. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF or UHF connection... if you're using an antenna (if 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 or VHF TV: A,...
Operating Instructions
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... CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. If both are used in your area. Change the 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...
... CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. If both are used in your area. Change the 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...
Operating Instructions
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... turned off. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock..., even for Daylight Saving Time. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. 12 Hookups 4 The AUTO...
... turned off. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock..., even for Daylight Saving Time. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. 12 Hookups 4 The AUTO...
Operating Instructions
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... or UHF UHF connection is required. 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 the cable box What you... can't do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on your cable system scrambles all or most...
... or UHF UHF connection is required. 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 the cable box What you... can't do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on your cable system scrambles all or most...
Operating Instructions
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EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on your area. Then set the switch to either channel. 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. For details, see ...;OL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. Select MANUAL and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. If you...
EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on your area. Then set the switch to either channel. 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. For details, see ...;OL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. Select MANUAL and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. If you...
Operating Instructions
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...for a time signal provided by picking up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to use the Auto Clock Set feature with this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. For details, see page 28. It automatically ...a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that , whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. To use...
...for a time signal provided by picking up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to use the Auto Clock Set feature with this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. For details, see page 28. It automatically ...a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that , whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. To use...
Operating Instructions
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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 don't have a cable box. Hookup 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is C required. ... a few channels. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you 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...
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 don't have a cable box. Hookup 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is C required. ... a few channels. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you 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...
Operating Instructions
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..., set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 22. For details, see page 31. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. Select AUTO and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to...
..., set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 22. For details, see page 31. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. Select AUTO and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to...
Operating Instructions
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... automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. For details, see page 28. Note • If the clock is not... set the clock manually. 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. If 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...
... automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). If you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for Daylight Saving Time. For details, see page 28. Note • If the clock is not... set the clock manually. 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. If 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...
Operating Instructions
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... a few scrambled 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. B For connector types B and or...
... a few scrambled 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. B For connector types B and or...
Operating Instructions
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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. For details, see page 22. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP... details, see page 72. Select AUTO and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. If both are used in your area. 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.
...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. For details, see page 22. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP... details, see page 72. Select AUTO and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. If both are used in your area. 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.