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... energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. These ...the product's enclosure that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. Record these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance...install the unit in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as it is connected to the ... When you first install the unit, or when you call upon your Sony dealer. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are designed to provide...
... energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. These ...the product's enclosure that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. Record these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance...install the unit in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as it is connected to the ... When you first install the unit, or when you call upon your Sony dealer. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are designed to provide...
Operating Instructions
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Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Table of Gemstar Development Corporation. Also, use of the copyright laws. Getting Started ...clock 23 Step 6 : Presetting channels 27 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programs 36 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) 39 Setting the timer manually 42 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional Operations 43 Playing/searching at various speeds...
Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Table of Gemstar Development Corporation. Also, use of the copyright laws. Getting Started ...clock 23 Step 6 : Presetting channels 27 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programs 36 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) 39 Setting the timer manually 42 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional Operations 43 Playing/searching at various speeds...
Operating Instructions
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Any difference in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in this manual are for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Check your VCR.
Any difference in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in the text, for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in this manual are for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Check your VCR.
Operating Instructions
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... 17. If the clock is plugged into the AC outlet. To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 25. The VCR automatically presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with..., see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 23. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 21. You have now completed...
... 17. If the clock is plugged into the AC outlet. To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 25. The VCR automatically presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with..., see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 23. • Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 21. You have now completed...
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... when you plug in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. You have now completed VCR setup. Hookups 15 The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Using... Manual Clock Set" on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for the first time...
... when you plug in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 25. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 17. You have now completed VCR setup. Hookups 15 The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Using... Manual Clock Set" on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the AC power cord for the first time...
Operating Instructions
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... CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to either channel. If both are not yet sending ...time signals, set ," then press OK. If broadcasters in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the time manually (page 21). PLAY OK MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it on the...
... CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to either channel. If both are not yet sending ...time signals, set ," then press OK. If broadcasters in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the time manually (page 21). PLAY OK MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it on the...
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...to move the cursor (B) to either channel. If both are used, set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to select MANUAL, then press OK. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set ," then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO... MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS ...
...to move the cursor (B) to either channel. If both are used, set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to select MANUAL, then press OK. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set ," then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO... MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS ...
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...are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 25). When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you wish to preset, set them manually. OK MENU M/m/ If your area using ... unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. Getting Started Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor ...
...are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 25). When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you wish to preset, set them manually. OK MENU M/m/ If your area using ... unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. Getting Started Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor ...
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When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/- MENU M/m/ If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV.
When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/- MENU M/m/ If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV.
Operating Instructions
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...eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide. Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Make... sure the tape is set automatically. Before you start... • Check that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer...
...eight programs together with its safety tab in the TV program guide. Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Make... sure the tape is set automatically. Before you start... • Check that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer...
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... Insert a tape with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is longer than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH +/- INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is set the timer to record programs. You can preset up ...to eight programs together with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set to the video channel. Make sure the tape is not available in ...
... Insert a tape with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is longer than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH +/- INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is set the timer to record programs. You can preset up ...to eight programs together with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set to the video channel. Make sure the tape is not available in ...
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PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually OK 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. 7 Press ?/1 to display "L1" or "L2" in turn off the VCR. To stop recording To stop time, date, and tape speed: PLAY CH START STOP DATE SPD 3 5 8 : 0 0 PM...
PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually OK 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. 7 Press ?/1 to display "L1" or "L2" in turn off the VCR. To stop recording To stop time, date, and tape speed: PLAY CH START STOP DATE SPD 3 5 8 : 0 0 PM...
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...month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after using the VCR. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to select the recording pattern. Each time you can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter (page 32). • Display tape information...you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Setting the timer manually 41 You can also use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The TIMER indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on the TV screen (page 34). • Check the timer...
...month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after using the VCR. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to select the recording pattern. Each time you can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter (page 32). • Display tape information...you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Setting the timer manually 41 You can also use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The TIMER indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on the TV screen (page 34). • Check the timer...
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... tape and reinsert it. Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the VCR to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. on other VCRs. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/- The distortion should disappear...
... tape and reinsert it. Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the VCR to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. on other VCRs. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/- The distortion should disappear...