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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SLV-N60
SLV-AX20
SLV-N50
SLV-AX10
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized
AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other
outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never
by the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for
the purpose of safety and will fit into the power
outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony
dealer.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
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 place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside the
VCR and cause damage to the video head and
tape. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
about three hours before operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No._________________________
Serial No._________________________
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Table of contents
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)
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
timer
Additional Operations
58 Playing/searching at various speeds
60 Setting the recording duration time
61 Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings
63 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
65 Searching for a selected point on the
tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
67 Adjusting the picture
68 Changing menu options
70 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
72 General setup information
74 Troubleshooting
76 Specifications
77 Index to parts and controls
82 Index
Back Cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of
this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television
transmission and/or program owner.
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Unpacking
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-N50 only.”
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Setting up the remote commander
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
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
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with a
dot (•) can be used to operate your
Sony TV.
To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to
the VCR [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV
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[TV] / [VIDEO]
Remote sensor
continued
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Setting up the remote commander
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.
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 (•) to control a Sony TV. To
control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to [VIDEO].
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find
the one that works with your TV.
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the
VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set
the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV’s menu may appear on the TV
screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait
until the menu disappears automatically.
1
Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
2
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.
Then release ?/1.
TV brand
Code
number
Sony 01
Akai 04
AOC 04
Centurion 12
Coronado 03
Curtis-Mathes 12
Daytron 12
Emerson 03, 04, 14
Fisher 11
General Electric 06, 10
Gold Star 03, 04, 17
Hitachi 02, 03
J.C.Penney 04, 12
JVC 09
KMC 03
Magnavox 03, 08, 12
Marantz 04, 13
MGA/Mitsubishi
04, 12, 13, 17
NEC 04, 12
Panasonic 06, 19
Philco 03, 04
Philips 08
Pioneer 16
Portland 03
Quasar 06, 18
Radio Shack 05, 14
TV brand
Code
number
RCA 04, 10
Sampo 12
Sanyo 11
Scott 12
Sears 07, 10, 11
Sharp 03, 05, 18
Sylvania 08, 12
Teknika 03, 08, 14
Toshiba 07
Wards 03, 04, 12
Yorx 12
Zenith 15
TV brand
Code
number
Getting Started
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Hookups
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.
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During
setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are
provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ
depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to
using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture
distortion.
• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony
dealer or qualified technician.
If you have Use Refer to
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12
Cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15
No cable box or cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18
Cable box with only a few scrambled
channels and you are using an A/B switch
Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21
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Hookups
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 shown on this page. If you want to
record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to
the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
TV
Audio cable (not supplied)
Stereo receiverVCR
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUX IN
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
Video cable (not supplied)
TV
Audio cable (not supplied)
Stereo receiverVCR
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Hookups
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.
Caution
Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV
receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result
in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding
the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or
make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your
receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
TIMER SET/CHECK
SETTINGS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
ADVANCED OPTIONS
AUTO STEREO
AUTO ANT SELECT
TUNER AUDIO
APC
TAPE SELECT
OFF
ON
ON
AUTO
AUTO TAPE SPEED
ON
ON
SHARPNESS
LH
RETURN
FAVORITE CH
Press MENU and select
ADVANCED OPTIONS.
Set AUTO ANT SELECT
to OFF and press OK.
For details, see page 68.
,
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Hookups
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
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2–13 only)
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 73.
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
or
A
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
B
VHF
C
VHF
or
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
UHF
UHF
VCR
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
or
A
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
B
VHF
C
VHF
or
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
UHF
UHF
VCR
For connector type
s
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
Getting Started
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Hookups
Hookup 1 : VCR setup
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3
or CH4, whichever channel is not
used in your area. If both are
used, set the switch to either
channel. For details, see page 72.
If you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip this
step.
2
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if
desired, and press OK. For details, see page
22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK.
For details, see page 31.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP
LANGUAGE
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
AUTO
MANUAL
SET UP
CLOCK SET
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
ANTENNA / CABLE
CABLE
ANT
continued
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Hookups
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, whenever you turn off the
VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not
carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28.
Note
• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned
off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
PLEASE WAIT
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
CH 2 4
Normal display
Getting Started
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Hookups
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
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
VCR
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
continued
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Hookups
Hookup 2 : VCR setup
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3
or CH4, whichever channel is not
used in your area. If both are
used, set the switch to either
channel. For details, see page 72.
If you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip this
step.
2
Turn on your cable box.
3
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if
desired, and press OK. For details, see page
22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
MANUAL and press OK. Then set the clock
manually and press OK. For details, see page
29.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK.
For details, see page 31.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP
LANGUAGE
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
AUTO
MANUAL
SET UP
CLOCK SET
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
ANTENNA / CABLE
CABLE
ANT
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Hookups
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, whenever you turn off the
VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.
To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a
channel that carries a time signal:
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not
carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28.
Notes
• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.
• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned
off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
1
Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.
2
Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature.
3
Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving
Time by picking up the time signal.
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
PLEASE WAIT
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
CH 2 4
Normal display
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Hookups
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
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
VCR
Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don’t have a
cable box.
Getting Started
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Hookups
Hookup 3 : VCR setup
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3
or CH4, whichever channel is not
used in your area. If both are
used, set the switch to either
channel. For details, see page 72.
If you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip this
step.
2
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if
desired, and press OK. For details, see page
22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press
OK. For details, see page 31.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP
LANGUAGE
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
AUTO
MANUAL
SET UP
CLOCK SET
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
ANTENNA / CABLE
CABLE
ANT
continued
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Hookups
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, whenever you turn off the
VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not
carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28.
Note
• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned
off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
PLEASE WAIT
SET UP
TUNER PRESET CH 2 4
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
Normal display
Getting Started
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Hookups
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 can’t do
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is
set to B)
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
VCR
Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
For connector
types B and
C, no UHF
connection is
required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
AB
A/B switch
Splitter
continued
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Hookups
Hookup 4 : VCR setup
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3
or CH4, whichever channel is not
used in your area. If both are
used, set the switch to either
channel. For details, see page 72.
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 the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if
desired, and press OK. For details, see page
22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press
OK. For details, see page 31.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP
LANGUAGE
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
AUTO
MANUAL
SET UP
CLOCK SET
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
NEXT :
SELECT :
OK
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
EASY SET UPCANCEL :
ANTENNA / CABLE
CABLE
ANT
Getting Started
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Hookups
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, whenever you turn off the
VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not
carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28.
Notes
• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A.”
• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned
off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
4
Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see page 33.
1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.
3 Enter the cable box output channel.
4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.
5 Press MENU to exit the menu.
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
PLEASE WAIT
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
CH 2 4
Normal display
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
ERASE
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 3
Cable box output channel
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Selecting a language
Selecting a language
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
You can change the on-screen display
language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3
or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR
using A/V connections, set the TV to video
input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the VCR’s display window.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
2
Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then
press OK.
3
Press M/m to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then press
OK.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.
M/m
OK
MENU
OK
PLAY
MENU
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
OK
PLAY
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
OK
PLAY
MENU
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Setting the clock
Setting the clock
Using the Auto Clock Set
feature
Some TV and cable channels transmit time
signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can
pick up this time signal to automatically set
the clock.
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a
channel in your area is broadcasting a time
signal. If broadcasters in your area are not
yet sending time signals, set the time
manually (page 28).
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3
or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR
using A/V connections, set the TV to video
input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the VCR’s display window.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
2
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then
press OK.
M/m
OK
MENU
OK
PLAY
MENU
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
OK
PLAY
AUTO
MANUAL
CLOCK SET
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
continued
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Setting the clock
3
Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press
OK.
4
Press M/m to highlight FULL AUTO, then
press OK.
5
Press M/m to highlight YES, then press OK.
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
7
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. “ACS” will flash
in the display window.
The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that
carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if
applicable).
If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you
can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature
(page 26).
OK
PLAY
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
YES
OK
PLAY
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
YES
NO
OK
PLAY
MENU
Getting Started
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Setting the clock
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don’t receive a channel that carries a time signal
in your area. If so, set the clock manually (see page 28).
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock
automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about
30 minutes, set the clock manually.
• If you use Hookup 2, make sure you leave the cable box on.
• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned
off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.
continued
26
Setting the clock
If the clock does not activate
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto
Clock Set feature.”
The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is
displayed.
2
Press M/m to highlight NO for FULL
AUTO and press OK.
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Number
buttons
M/m
OK
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
YES
NO
OK
PLAY
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
NO
–––
AUTO
AUTO
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Setting the clock
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
3
Press M/m to highlight the item you want to
set and press OK. Then press M/m to make
the setting and press OK.
• For CLOCK SET CH
Leave the setting to “– – –” to have the
VCR automatically search for a channel
that carries a time signal. Press the
number buttons to select a channel that
carries a time signal. Use this option if
you know of a channel that carries a time
signal. Most PBS member stations
broadcast a time signal. For the fastest
response, select your local PBS station.
• For TIME ZONE
Select the time zone of your area, or
select AUTO to have the VCR
automatically set your time zone.
The options are:
AUTO y ATLANTIC y EASTERN
y CENTRAL y MOUNTAIN y
PACI FI C y ALASKA y HAWAII
y AUTO
• For DAYLIGHT SAVING
Select ON or OFF (standard time), or
AUTO to have the VCR automatically set
the daylight saving time.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. “ACS” will flash
in the display window.
OK
PLAY
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AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
RETURN
SET :
USE :
OK
MENUQUIT :
NO
123
AUTO
AUTO
0–9
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
RETURN
SET :
:
OK
MENUQUIT :
AUTO
ATLANTIC
HAWAII
ALASKA
PACIFIC
MOUNTAIN
CENTRAL
EASTERN
SELECT
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
RETURN
SET :
:
OK
MENUQUIT :
NO
123
AUTO
ON
OFF
SELECT
MENU
continued
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Setting the clock
Using Manual Clock Set
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3
or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR
using A/V connections, set the TV to video
input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the VCR’s display window.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
2
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then
press OK.
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
OK
PLAY
MENU
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
OK
PLAY
AUTO
MANUAL
CLOCK SET
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
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Setting the clock
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
3
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL, then
press OK.
4
Press M/m to set the month.
5
Press , to highlight the day and press
M/m to set the day.
6
Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7
Press OK to start the clock.
OK
PLAY
END :
SET :
OK
MENU
SELECT :
SAT 1 AM00:201002/1/
CLOCK SET
QUIT :
OK
PLAY
END :
SET :
OK
MENU
SELECT :
FRI 1 AM00:209002/1/
CLOCK SET
QUIT :
OK
PLAY
END :
SET :
OK
MENU
SELECT :
THU 1 AM00:209002/82/
CLOCK SET
QUIT :
OK
PLAY
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Presetting channels
Presetting channels
Presetting all receivable channels automatically
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we recommend that you preset the receivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods. Then, if there are any
unwanted channels, disable them manually.
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them directly using
manual presetting methods.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3
or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR
using A/V connections, set the TV to video
input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the VCR’s display window.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
2
Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,
then press OK.
MENU
M/m
OK
OK
PLAY
MENU
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 1
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Presetting channels
3
Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK.
4
• To preset cable TV channels:
Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to
CABLE, then press OK.
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to
ANT, then press OK.
5
Press M/m to highlight AUTO PRESET,
then press OK.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found, presetting
stops and the picture from the lowest
numbered channel is displayed on the TV
screen.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 1
TUNER PRESET
ANT
ADD
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 2
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
CH 1
PLEASE WAIT
continued
32
Presetting channels
Tips
• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time
you press DISPLAY.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Channel number
Remaining tape length and time counter
The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a specific place on a tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
No display
Getting Started
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Presetting channels
Presetting/disabling channels manually
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
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CH +/–
Number
buttons,
ENTER
M/m
OK
OK
PLAY
MENU
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
continued
34
Presetting channels
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,
then press OK.
3
• To preset a channel:
1 Press the number buttons to enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
2 Press OK.
3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to
ADD, then press OK.
• To disable a channel:
1 Press CH +/– to select the channel
number.
2 Press OK.
3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to
ERASE, then press OK.
4
Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press MENU.
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 1
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
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TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 5
Channel to be preset
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ERASE
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 5
Channel to be disabled
MENU
Getting Started
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Presetting channels
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)
function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel
is not clear, you can also use the manual
tuning function.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
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MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Number
buttons,
ENTER
OK
PLAY
MENU
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
continued
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Presetting channels
Tips
• To select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this case, you
don’t need to press ENTER.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference
from the picture being received.
2
Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,
then press OK.
3
Press the number buttons to select the
channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER.
4
Press M/m to highlight FINE TUNING,
then press OK.
The fine tuning meter appears.
5
Press </, to adjust to a clearer picture,
then press OK.
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 1
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CABLE
ADD
ON
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 5
Selected channel
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 5
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
ADD
OFF
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
CH 5
MENU
Getting Started
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Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/
AX20 only)
How the VCR Plus+ system works
Whenever you want to record a TV program,
all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode”
number, a number assigned to each program
published in the TV section of most
newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV
GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the
PlusCode number of the program you want
and the VCR is automatically programmed to
record that show. It’s that simple.
How to set up your VCR
Setting up your VCR involves coordinating
the TV channel number (the number you turn
to on your TV or VCR to watch a program)
with the guide channel (the number that’s
assigned to that channel in your program
guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at
the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program
guide for your area that features VCR
PlusCodes. It usually looks like the example
to the right.
To set the guide channels, use the Channel
Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel
numbers match the TV channel your VCR
receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and
your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you
need to coordinate these numbers using the
following procedure. If the guide and TV
channel numbers are the same, you can skip
this procedure.
5:30
6:30
PlusCode
14
2
CNN
23
4
5
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(1hr. 15min.) 73457
DRAMA
WS 9974
SPORT
MOVIE Musical (2hrs.)
33044
Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060
Comedy (2hrs.) 17390
SAMPLE
CABLE TV
AMC
BRV
CNN
CSP
DIS
DSC
ESN
FAM
HBO
LIF
MAX
MTV
NIK
SC
SCA
SHO
TBS
TMC
TNN
TNT
USA
VCR Plus+
GUIDE CH
35
54
42
28
53
37
34
47
33
46
45
48
38
59
70
41
43
58
49
52
44
American Movie Classics
Bravo (program grid only)
Cable News Network
C-SPAN
The Disney Channel
The Discovery Channel
ESPN
The Family Channel
Home Box Office
Lifetime
Cinemax
Music Television
Nickelodeon
Sports Channel
Sports Channel America
Showtime
TBS SuperStation
The Movie Channel
The Nashville Network
Turner Network Television
USA Network
CABLE
CH
16
17
20
21
22
25
34
35
5
27
29
31
38
39
45
17
44
49
50
51
30
Example of “PlusCode”
Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”
continued
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Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
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Number
buttons,
ENTER
M/m/</,
OK
OK
PLAY
MENU
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
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Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
2
Press M/m to highlight SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS, then press OK.
3
Enter the guide channel number assigned in
the program guide and press ENTER.
4
• If you made Hookup 1 or 3: Enter the
actual number on your TV (and VCR)
and press ENTER.
• If you made Hookup 2: Enter the cable
box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4)
and press ENTER.
• If you made Hookup 4: Enter the actual
number on your TV (and VCR) for an
unscrambled channel and press ENTER.
For a scrambled channel, enter the cable
box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4)
and press ENTER.
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each channel number that does not match.
6
When you have set all channels, press OK
to confirm your channel settings.
To return to the previous page, press <.
To go to the next page, press ,.
OK
PLAY
LIST :
SET GUIDE CH :
OK
0–9
GUIDE CH TV CH
–––––
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
QUIT :
MENU
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0–9
GUIDE CH TV CH
–5252
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
QUIT :
MENU
ENTER
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SET TV CH :
OK
0–9
GUIDE CH TV CH
–5285
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
QUIT :
MENU
ENTER
LIST :
SET TV CH :
OK
0–9
GUIDE CH TV CH
–523
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
QUIT :
MENU
ENTER
OK
PLAY
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
PAGE :
MENUQUIT :
PAGE1
GUIDE TV
– 5525
GUIDE TV
– 0319
– 6395 – 7839
– 2184 – 2588
– 734 – 8958
– 8693 – 00128
– 51143 – 697
– 8552 – 32147
– 571 – 3617
– 525 – 9586
– 372 – 8466
continued
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Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
7
After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
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Playing a tape
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2
Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
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Z EJECT
DISPLAY
CLEAR
H PLAY
COMMERCIAL
PASS
X PAUSE
M FF
x STOP
m REW
continued
42
Playing a tape
Additional tasks
To skip playback
By pressing a single button, you can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to
watch (such as a commercial) and restart playback.
If you press and hold COMMERCIAL PASS while the VCR is skip searching, the
VCR will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release COMMERCIAL
PASS.
3
Press H PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
To Press
Stop play x STOP
Pause play X PAUSE
Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY
Fast-forward the tape
M FF during stop
Rewind the tape
m REW during stop
Eject the tape Z EJECT
1
Press COMMERCIAL PASS during playback of the scene you want to skip. The
VCR starts searching.
2
Press COMMERCIAL PASS again when you find the scene you want to watch.
The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback.
OK
PLAY
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Playing a tape
Basic Operations
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the
display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to
the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the
picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• While displaying a menu on the TV screen, you cannot use H PLAY, X PAUSE,
M FF, m REW, or x STOP buttons.
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
SP
VIDEO
APC
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Recording TV programs
Recording TV programs
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a cable box, turn it on.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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z REC
SP/EP
x STOP
COUNTER/
REMAIN
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
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Recording TV programs
Basic Operations
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the remaining tape length and the time counter
appear on the TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time
counter and the remaining tape length with the indicator appear alternately in the
VCR’s display window.
To check the remaining tape length of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in
the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 68.)
3
Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to
record.
4
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP
(Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
5
Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
• CH
EP
VIDEO
APC
SP / EP
SP
VIDEO
APC
REC
SP
VIDEO
APC
Recording indicator
SP 20:00:2
81:3
Time counter
Remaining tape length
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Recording TV programs
To watch another TV program while recording
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break
off the safety tab as illustrated. To
record on the tape again, cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT
SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable
box, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-
30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length
after you press DISPLAY.
1
Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
2
If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if
not, skip this step.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
Safety tab
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs using the Dial
Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
The Dial Timer function allows you to make
timer recordings of programs without turning
on your TV. Set the recording timer to record
up to eight programs that will be broadcast
within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The
recording start time and recording stop time
can be set at one minute intervals.
Before you start...
• When using a cable box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
1
Press DIAL TIMER.
“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “MONTH” will appear. See step 2 in the
following section “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
CHANNEL +/–
x STOP
DIAL TIMER?/1 POWER
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EP
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APC
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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window.
4
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.
5
Press DIAL TIMER.
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display
window.
DIAL TIMER
EP
VIDEO
APC
DIAL TIMER
EP
VIDEO
APC
EP
VIDEO
APC
CHANNEL
TRACKING
DIAL TIMER
EP
VIDEO
APC
DIAL TIMER
EP
VIDEO
APC
EP
VIDEO
APC
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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Basic Operations
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the VCR at
the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
6
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.
7
Press DIAL TIMER.
The channel number appears in the display window.
8
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks,
turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to
display “L1” or “L2”.
9
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
CHANNEL
TRACKING
DIAL TIMER
EP
VIDEO
APC
DIAL TIMER
EP
VIDEO
APC
DIAL TIMER
INPUT
SELECT
EP
VIDEO
APC
DIAL TIMER
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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 43).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV program (page 46).
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)
When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR
until the -
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator
remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.
To unlock the VCR, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR
until the - indicator
disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording
stops and the VCR is unlocked.
To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting.
• The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press SP/EP
before you complete the setting in step 9.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that
some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep
the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page
68).
• To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings” (page 61).
1
Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
2
Press DIAL TIMER.
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
3
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month.
4
Press DIAL TIMER.
“DAY” appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
6
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
7
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to set the clock.
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Basic 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 in the display window for about
five seconds.
• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will adjust itself to the
incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have
set ACS correctly.
• You cannot set the clock to February 29
th
using the Dial Timer. Please use the Auto Clock Set
function to set the VCR to this day.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with
no tape inserted.
• The VCR will be unlocked when:
– You stop timer recording by pressing x STOP.
– You insert a tape.
– The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X PAUSE on the VCR
while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in
the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration
Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode
will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial
Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 61).
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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Recording TV programs using the VCR
Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the
TV program guide. The date, time and
channel number of that program are set
automatically. You can preset up to eight
programs together with the DIAL TIMER
and manual timer settings at one time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel. When using a cable box, turn it
on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
1
Press VCR Plus+.
?/1 POWER
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VCR Plus+
SP/EP
M/m
x STOP
Number
buttons
?/1
ENTER
VCR Plus+
VCR Plus+
–
PlusCode SP / EP
– EP––––––
SP / EP :
USE :
SP / EP
0–9
VCR Plus+QUIT :
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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Basic Operations
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
2
Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
re-enter the correct number.
3
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or
EP.
4
Press M/m to highlight ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press ENTER:
The date, start and stop time, channel number, and tape speed appear on the
TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the
setting.
5
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.
6
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
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VCR Plus+
–
PlusCode SP / EP
1
USE
EP2345––
CANCEL :
CONFIRM :
VCR Plus+QUIT :
ENTER
CLEAR
:
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
SP / EP
VCR Plus+
–
PlusCode SP / EP
1
USE
SP2345––
CANCEL :
CONFIRM :
VCR Plus+QUIT :
ENTER
CLEAR
:
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
OK
PLAY
• ENTER
CLEAR
VCR Plus+
–
PlusCode SP / EP
1
RECORDING TIME
SP2345––
CANCEL :
SET TIMER :
POWER
CLEAR
DATE STOP CHSTART
90SAT 80
PM
0:90
PM
053SP:3/
To record Select
Only once ONCE
Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY
Once a week WEEKLY
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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 43).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV program (page 46).
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)
When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR
until the -
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator
remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.
To unlock the VCR, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR
until the - indicator
disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording
stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Tips
• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings” (page 61).
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that
some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep
the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page
68).
Notes
• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:
– The PlusCode number is incorrect.
– ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or
WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.
• The VCR will be unlocked when:
– You stop timer recording by pressing x STOP.
– You insert a tape.
– The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
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Recording TV programs using the timer
Basic Operations
Recording TV programs using the timer
You can preset up to eight programs at a
time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel. When using a cable box, turn it
on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.
?/1 POWER
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SELECT
SP/EP
CH +/–
M/m/</,
OK
x STOP
?/1
OK
PLAY
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
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DATE STOP CHSTART
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–– –––: –––––––
–
:–/
–– –––: ––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
RETURN
MENUQUIT :
SET :
SELECT :
OK CANCEL : CLEAR
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Recording TV programs using the timer
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.
the current date t SUN-SAT t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t EVERY SAT t ..... t
EVERY MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the
current date
2
Press M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.
3
Set the date, start and stop time, channel
number, and tape speed:
1 Press M/m to set each item.
2 Press , to highlight and set each item
in turn.
To correct a setting, press < to return to
that setting and reset.
To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m
while the date is highlighted. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording”
below.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks,
press INPUT SELECT or CH+/– to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH”
position.
4
Press OK to confirm the setting.
To enter another setting, press M/m to highlight the next line and repeat step
3.
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
When using a cable box, leave it on.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
INPUT
SELECT
• CH
TIMER SET / CHECK
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DATE STOP CHSTART
9 SAT080
PM PM
0:90053SP:3/
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–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
RETURN
MENUQUIT :
SET :
SELECT :
END : OK
OK
PLAY
MENU
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Recording TV programs using the timer
Basic Operations
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 43).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV program (page 46).
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)
When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR
until the -
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator
remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.
To unlock the VCR, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR
until the - indicator
disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording
stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that
some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep
the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page
68).
• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings” (page 61).
• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the
timer, press m to highlight RETURN, then press OK.
The display returns to the MENU screen.
If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer recording starts.
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Playing/searching at various speeds
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Playback options Operation
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold
down m REW.
Play at high speed
• During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote
commander.
• During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When
you release the button, normal playback resumes.
Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press y SLOW.
Play frame by frame
During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote
commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each second.
Rewind and start play
While the tape is stopped, hold down m REW on the VCR
and
press H PLAY on the VCR
.
M FF
y SLOW
x2
m REW
H PLAY
m REW
M FF
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Playing/searching at various speeds
Additional Operations
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– The picture shakes during pause.
To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the
picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
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Setting the recording duration time
Setting the recording duration time
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop while recording
Press x STOP.
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
duration time.
After you have started recording in the
normal way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified
duration.
1
While recording, press z REC.
The indicator appears in the display window.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
z REC
SP
VIDEO
APC
0:30 1:00
5:30 6:00
Normal recording
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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings
Additional Operations
Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR
to return to recording standby.
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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the
program listed first in the menu has priority.
3
Press M/m to highlight the setting you want to
change or cancel.
• To change the setting, press OK and press </
, to highlight the item you want to change,
then press M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
4
Press OK.
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
TIMER SET / CHECK
THU9/28
DATE STOP CHSTART
9 SAT080
PM PM
0:90053SP:3/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
–– –––: –––––––:–/
EVERY
603:70024EP:
MON –
SUN
FRI 2 00:30006EP:
010101
AM
PM
AM
AM
PM
AM
0:10302EP:2 MON/
RETURN
MENUQUIT :
SET :
SELECT :
OK CANCEL : CLEAR
Will be cut off
Program 1
Program 2
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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
Additional Operations
Recording stereo and bilingual programs
Recording stereo programs
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo
program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo
program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The
sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with
less noise. For details, see page 68.
Recording bilingual programs
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second Audio
Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set
TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For details, see page
68.
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (If you are recording, the
sound being recorded will not change.)
To listen to On-screen display Display window
Stereo STEREO STEREO
Left channel L STEREO
Right channel R STEREO
Monaural sound on the
normal audio track
No indicator No indicator
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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO MONITOR setting.
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Monaural sound
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
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Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Additional Operations
Searching for a selected point on the tape
(SLV-N60/AX20 only)
You can easily find a specific point by
moving the pointer on the TV screen.
The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the
point you indicate and starts playback
automatically.
1
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar
indication appears on the TV screen.
A cursor (x) indicating the current position of
the tape appears on the bar indication. If the
cursor does not appear, play the tape a few
moments (by pressing H PLAY, M FF, or
m REW) until the cursor appears.
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Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
To cancel searching
Press H PLAY or x STOP.
To turn off the bar indication
Press DISPLAY again.
Notes
• The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown
below.
The total time length may not be displayed correctly for:
– Tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160.
– Tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode.
• If you move the pointer (F) on the bar indication while searching, the VCR searches for the
new reset point.
• With the bar indication on, the M FF/ , and m REW/ < buttons on the remote
commander work only for moving the pointer (F), while the M FF and m REW
buttons on the VCR
are used for normal tape operation. Note, however, if you press these
buttons on the VCR
, searching is canceled.
2
Press </, to move the pointer (F) to the point
where you want to start playback.
The VCR starts searching and the cursor (x)
moves toward the pointer. When the VCR locates
the marked point, playback starts.
Tape type
Total time length
SP LP EP
T-60 or shorter 60 120 180
from T-80 to T-140 120 240 360
T-160 or longer 160 320 480
0 120
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Adjusting the picture
Additional Operations
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking
when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the
display window, then turns off), distortion may occur
if the recording is in poor condition. In this case,
manually adjust the tracking.
Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.
The distortion should disappear as you press one of
the two tracking buttons (the indicator lights up).
To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the
tape and reinsert it.
About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and
playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape.
To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (The APC indicator lights up in the display window).
For details, see page 68.
APC playback
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes
and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using
the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained
until the tape is ejected.
Notes
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP
mode on other VCRs.
• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to
EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the
APC function.
• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR
analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first 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 recording pause. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
X PAUSE to start recording immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the VCR to
recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE again to start
recording.
NORMAL TRACKING
Tracking meter
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Changing menu options
Changing menu options
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
1
Press MENU, then select ADVANCED
OPTIONS and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight the option to change, then press OK.
3
Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
To adjust the sharpness, press </, and press OK.
4
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Menu option Set this option to
AUTO ANT SELECT • ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the
VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel
3 or 4).
• OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and
LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR
input.
AUTO STEREO • ON to receive stereo programs.
• OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.
TUNER AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio
tracks.
• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both
hi-fi and normal audio tracks.
APC • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function
and improve picture quality.
• OFF to switch off APC.
TAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than
a T-140 length tape.
• 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.
For details, see page 45.
AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to
the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set
TAPE SELECT correctly.
• OFF to keep the same tape speed.
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUQUIT :
ADVANCED OPTIONS
AUTO STEREO
AUTO ANT SELECT
TUNER AUDIO
APC
TAPE SELECT
ON
MAIN
ON
ON
AUTO
AUTO TAPE SPEED
ON
SHARPNESS
LH
RETURN
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Changing menu options
Additional Operations
SHARPNESS • L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the
picture. Select L to turn off the sharpness control.
Menu option Set this option to
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Editing with another VCR
Editing with another VCR
How to connect to record on this VCR
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect
the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left
channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right
channel.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,
select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound is
recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both
right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-
910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).
This VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
LINE-2 IN
TV
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
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Editing with another VCR
Additional Operations
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
To stop editing
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted
scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.
Note
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the
APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press z REC again during recording
pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then, press X PAUSE after the APC
indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X PAUSE before
the APC indicator
stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT or
CHANNEL +/– to display “L2” (or
“L1”) in the display window.
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2
Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording
and press X PAUSE.
3
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
z REC
X PAUSE
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General setup information
Additional Information
General setup information
Setting the RF unit
When connecting the VCR to the TV using
only the antenna cable, you must set the RF
UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that
the TV can receive the correct signal from
the VCR.
1
Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
2
Press ?/1 POWER to turn on the VCR.
3
Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.
4
Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the display window.
Select an active channel number in your area.
5
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (channel 3 or 4).
The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels
change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the correct setting.
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
TV
CHANNEL +/–?/1 POWER
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Additional Information
Attaching the external antenna connector
Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna
connector (not supplied) to connect the
antenna to the VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3
Retighten the screws.
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and
a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band
separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the
antenna to the VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3
Retighten the screws.
4
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
EAC-32 antenna
connector (not
supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
75-ohm coaxial
cable
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom Remedy
Power
The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down
?/1 POWER on the VCR
until the - indicator
disappears.
The power is turned on but the VCR
does not operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for
over three hours.
Clock
The clock has stopped and “–:– –”
appears in the display window.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall
outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
“ACS” flashes in the display window. • The VCR is searching for a time signal. If channels in
your area do not carry time signals, set the clock
manually.
Playback
The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
“Troubleshooting”). Clean the video heads using the Sony
T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in
your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use
a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette
other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony dealer for more information.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
Recording
A TV program does not appear on
the TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or CH
+/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording TV
programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
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Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Timer recording
The timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall
outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
Others
A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] switch is set correctly.
The tracking meter does not appear
on the screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other TVs. • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
The VCR needs to be cleaned. • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as
alcohol or benzine.
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
•Normal picture •Unclear picture•Rough picture
initial
contamination
terminal
•No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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Specifications
Specifications
System
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1
inches/s)
EP: 11.11 mm/s (
inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s (
inches/s),
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Inputs and outputs
LINE-1 IN and -2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
Timer section
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
8 programs (max.)
Power back-up
Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
24 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 14 × 3 × 11 inches) including
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
ENERGY STAR
®
is a U.S. registered mark.
As an
ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, Sony Corporation has
determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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7
16
11
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Index to parts and controls
Additional Information
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
A ?/1 POWER switch (53)
B Z EJECT button (42)
C Tape compartment
D Remote sensor (5)
E m REW (rewind) button (42) (58)
F H PLAY button (42) (58)
G M FF (fast-forward) button (42)
(58)
H z REC (record) button (45) (60) (71)
I x STOP button (42) (71)
J X PAUSE button (42) (71)
K DIAL TIMER control (47) (SLV-N60/
AX20 only)
L CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons
(45) (67)
M EASY SET UP button (11) (14) (17) (20)
N LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks
(70)
continued
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Display window
A Timer indicator (49) (53) (56)
B SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator
(63)
C STEREO indicator (63)
D Tape speed indicator (45)
E VIDEO indicator (46) (72)
F APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
indicator (67)
G Tracking indicator (67)
H Child Lock indicator (50) (54)
I Time counter/clock/line/channel
indicator (43) (45) (71)
J Remaining tape length indicator (45)
K Tape/recording indicator (45)
STEREO
SAP LPSP
EP
VIDEO
APC
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Remote commander
A [TV] / [VIDEO] switch (5)
B Z EJECT button (42)
C TV/VIDEO button (6) (46)
D DISPLAY button (45) (65)
E CLEAR button (43) (53) (62)
F INPUT SELECT button (46) (71)
G z REC (record) button (45) (60)
H SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play)
button (45)
I MENU button (22) (55) (61)
J X PAU SE /M button (22) (42)
x STOP/m button (22) (42)
m REW (rewind)/ < button (42)
(58)
M FF (fast-forward)/ , button
(42) (58)
H PLAY/OK button (22) (42)
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Additional Information
K ?/1 (power) switch (6) (53)
L COUNTER/REMAIN button (45)
M AUDIO MONITOR button (63)
N VCR Plus+ button (52) (SLV-N60/AX20
only)
O Number buttons (53)
P ENTER button (53)
Q CH (channel) +/– buttons (6) (45)
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6)
S y SLOW button (58)
T ×2 button (58)
U COMMERCIAL PASS button (42)
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Index
Index
A
Adjusting
picture
35, 67
tracking
67
Advanced option
68
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning)
35
Antenna hookup
10
APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
67
Audio track
64
Audio/video (A/V) hookup
8
Auto Clock Set
23
Auto Tape Speed
68
C
Cable hookup 7
Channel line-up chart
37
Child Lock
50
Cleaning the video heads
74
Clock setting
23
Connecting
Cable TV 13
external antenna connector
73
UHF/VHF band mixer
73
Counter
43
D
Demonstration Mode 51
Dial Timer
47
Disabling channels
33
Dubbing. see Editing
E
Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20
Editing
70
EP mode
45
H
Hi-fi audio track 64
L
Language selecting 22
Locking the VCR
50
LP mode
46
M
Monaural 63
Monitoring audio during
playback 63
N
Normal audio track 64
P
Picture adjustment. see
Adjusting
Playback
41
at various speeds
58
frame by frame
58
selecting the sound
63
skip
42
slow motion
58
Presetting channels
30
R
Recording 44
bilingual programs
63
SAP broadcasts
63
saving
46
stereo broadcasts
63
timer setting
55
using Dial Timer
47
using the VCR Plus+
system
52
while watching another
program
46
RF channel
72
S
Safety tab 46
SAP (Second Audio Program)
63
Searching
at various speeds
58
for a selected point
65
SP mode
45
Stereo
63
T
Timer setting 55
canceling
61
changing
61
checking
61
daily/weekly recording
56
using the VCR Plus+
system 52
Tracking adjustment. see
Adjusting
Tuner presetting
30
V
VCR Plus+
channel set up
37
recording
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Quick reference to using the VCR
Hookup 1
To play a tape
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4
(or to video input, if you
made A/V connections).
2 Insert a tape and press
H PLAY. If there’s no
picture on your TV, press the
VCR’s TV/VIDEO button
until the VIDEO indicator
appears in the display
window.
To record a program
(For SLV-N60/AX20)
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
2 Enter the PlusCode number.
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press
ENTER.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press ?/1 to turn off the
VCR.
(For SLV-N50/AX10)
1 Press MENU and select
TIMER SET/CHECK.
2 Set the date, time, channel,
and tape speed.
3 Press OK.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press ?/1 to turn off the
VCR.
To watch TV
1 Turn off the VCR, or press
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO
button until the VIDEO
indicator in the display
window turns off.
2 Set the TV to the channel you
want to watch.
Hookup 2
To play a tape
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4
(or to video input, if you
made A/V connections).
2 Insert a tape and press
H PLAY.
To record a program
(For SLV-N60/AX20)
1 Turn on the cable box.
2 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to record.
3 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
4 Enter the PlusCode number.
5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press
ENTER.
6 Insert a tape.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the
VCR.
8 Leave the cable box on.
(For SLV-N50/AX10)
1 Turn on the cable box.
2 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to record.
3 Press MENU and select
TIMER SET/CHECK.
4 Set the date, time, channel,
and tape speed.
5 Press OK.
6 Insert a tape.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the
VCR.
Leave the cable box on.
To watch TV
1 Turn off your VCR, or press
the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO
button until the VIDEO
indicator in the display
window turns off.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Set the TV to the cable box
output channel (usually 2, 3,
or 4).
4 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to watch.
Hookup 3
To play a tape
1 If you made A/V
connections, set the TV to
video input. If you didn’t use
A/V hookup:
• Turn on the cable box.
• Set the cable box to channel
3 or 4.
• Set the TV to the output
channel of the cable box
(usually 2, 3, or 4).
2 Insert a tape and press
H PLAY.
To record a program
(For SLV-N60/AX20)
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
2 Enter the PlusCode number.
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press
ENTER.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press ?/1 to turn off the
VCR.
(For SLV-N50/AX10)
1 Press MENU and select
TIMER SET/CHECK.
2 Set the date, time, channel,
and tape speed.
3 Press OK.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press ?/1 to turn off the
VCR.
To watch TV
1 Turn off your VCR, or press
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO
button until the VIDEO
indicator in the display
window turns off.
2 Select the channel with your
cable box (if you have one)
or with your TV.
