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3-868-107-12 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony
Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to:
Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11,
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: SLV-N60/AX20/N50/AX10
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with
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Do not install the unit near heat sources such as WARNING radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical expose the unit to rain or moisture. vibration or shock. Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. Do not pl
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Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 7 Step 3 : Hookups 22 Selecting a language 23 Setting the clock 30 Presetting channels 37 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 63 Recording stereo and bilingual Basic Operations programs 41 Playing a tape 65 Searching for a selected point on the 44 Recording TV programs tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 47 Recording TV programs using the 67 Adjusting the picture Dial Timer (
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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 model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-N60 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-N
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Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot () can be used to o
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Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV]. 1 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons. 2 Then release ?/1. Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot ()
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Getting Started Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If you have Use Refer to Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages
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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 your VCR using these connections. For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections
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Getting Started Completing A/V hookup: After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this procedure to complete VCR set up. This will prevent unwanted noise in the RF channel. Press MENU and select Set AUTO ANT SELECT ADVANCED OPTIONS. to OFF and press OK. TIMER SET/CHECK ADVANCED OPTIONS SETTINGS AUTO ANT SELECT ON AUTO STEREO OFF ADVANCED OPTIONS TUNER AUDIO APC ON TAPE SELECT AUTO , AUTO TAPE SPEED ON FAVORITE CH ON SHARPNESS LH RETURN SELECT : SELECT : SE
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Hookup 1 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you’re using: VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF/UHF Match the type of A connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF VCR B VHF/UHF IN UHF OUT or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 o
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Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 1 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are RF UNIT used, set the switch to either CH3 CH4 channel. For details, see page 72. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 2 EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish ENGLISH (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS desired,
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4 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 2 4 AUTO PRESET SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING PLEASE WAIT Normal display You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system 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 turn off the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that,
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Getting Started Hookup 2 Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can do with this hookup Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can’t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box Rear of TV Wall VHF/UHF IN Match the type of OUT A connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF For connector B types B and
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Hookup 2 : VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 1 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are RF UNIT used, set the switch to either CH3 CH4 channel. For details, see page 72. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. Turn on your cable box. 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 3 EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish ENGLISH (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
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Getting Started 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 2 4 AUTO PRESET SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING PLEASE WAIT Normal display You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system 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 turn off the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channel
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Hookup 3 You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels. What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can’t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Rear of TV Wall VHF/UHF VHF/UHF IN Match the type OUT A of connector on your TV: A, or B, or C. V
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Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 1 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are RF UNIT used, set the switch to either CH3 CH4 channel. For details, see page 72. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 2 EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish ENGLISH (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS desired,
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4 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 2 4 AUTO PRESET SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING PLEASE WAIT Normal display You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system 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 turn off the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that,
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Getting Started Hookup 4 Connecting a cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with 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 the cable box (the A/B switch is set to B) What you
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Hookup 4 : VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 1 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are RF UNIT used, set the switch to either CH3 CH4 channel. For details, see page 72. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step. Set the A/B switch to “A.” 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 3 EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇA
