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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

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Summary of Contents for SLV-AX10 - Video Cassette Recorder

Page 1: ...formity 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 tha...

Page 2: ...erated 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...

Page 3: ...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 trademar...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...rting 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 y...

Page 6: ...eries 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 ...

Page 7: ...ions 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 pictur...

Page 8: ...ng 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 O...

Page 9: ...nna 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 ...

Page 10: ...tenna 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 conne...

Page 11: ...n 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 UP CANCEL ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS NEXT SELECT O...

Page 12: ...annels 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...

Page 13: ...o 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 ...

Page 14: ...play 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 UP CANCEL ENGLISH...

Page 15: ...el 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...

Page 16: ...hat 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...

Page 17: ... 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 UP CANCEL ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS NEXT SELECT ...

Page 18: ...annels 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...

Page 19: ...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 Forconnector typ...

Page 20: ...nge 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 UP CANCEL ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS NE...

Page 21: ...8 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...

Page 22: ...ut 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...

Page 23: ...y 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 ...

Page 24: ... 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 MENU QUIT YES OK PLAY AUTO...

Page 25: ...k 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 tim...

Page 26: ...u is displayed 2 Press M m to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU Number buttons M m OK AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT YES NO OK PLAY AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT NO AUTO AUTO ...

Page 27: ...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 PACIFIC 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 w...

Page 28: ...t 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 MENU QUIT OK PLAY AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SET SET SEL...

Page 29: ...ghlight 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 AM 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 1 CLOCK SET QUIT OK PLAY END SET OK MENU SELECT FRI 1 AM 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 2 1 CLOCK SET QUIT OK PLAY END SET OK MENU SELECT THU 1 AM 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 2 8 2 CLOCK SET QUIT OK P...

Page 30: ...setting 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 high...

Page 31: ...eset 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 MENU QUIT CH 1 TUNER PRESET ANT ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELE...

Page 32: ...ay 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 ...

Page 33: ...ing channels manually 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU CH Number buttons ENTER M m OK OK PLAY MENU SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT continued ...

Page 34: ...ss 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 MENU QUIT CH 1 OK PLAY OK PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU ...

Page 35: ...nels 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU M m OK Number buttons ENTER OK PLAY MENU SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT continued ...

Page 36: ...INE 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 MENU QUIT CH 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNIN...

Page 37: ...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 2 3 4 5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOG...

Page 38: ...V N60 AX20 only 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU Number buttons ENTER M m OK OK PLAY MENU SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT ...

Page 39: ...ps 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LIST SET TV CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH 5 2 5 2 SET VCR Plus CHANNELS QUIT MENU ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 L...

Page 40: ...40 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 ...

Page 41: ...e 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR H PLAY COMMERCIAL PASS X PAUSE M FF x STOP m REW continued ...

Page 42: ...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 wh...

Page 43: ...ounter 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...

Page 44: ...ecording 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH z REC SP EP x STOP COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY TV VIDEO ...

Page 45: ...h 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...

Page 46: ...e 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 ...

Page 47: ... 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 ...

Page 48: ...L 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 VID...

Page 49: ... 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 se...

Page 50: ...e 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...

Page 51: ...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 Mo...

Page 52: ...s 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR VCR Plus SP EP M m x STOP N...

Page 53: ...tting 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR VCR Plus P l u s C o d e SP EP 1 USE EP 2 3 4 5 CANCEL CONFIRM V C R P l u s QUIT E N T E R C L E A R ONCE DAILY WEEKLY SP EP VCR Plus P l u s C o d e SP EP 1 USE SP 2 3 4 5 CA...

Page 54: ...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 t...

Page 55: ...V 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU INPUT SELECT SP EP CH M m OK x STOP 1 OK PLAY MENU TIMER SET CHECK THU 9 2 8 DATE STOP CH START RETURN MENU QUIT SET SELECT OK ...

Page 56: ...d 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 settin...

Page 57: ...R 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 shor...

Page 58: ...ss 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 Whil...

Page 59: ...ow 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 ...

Page 60: ...ape 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 de...

Page 61: ...V 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 CLEAR MENU M m OK continued ...

Page 62: ...nge 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 THU 9 2 8 DATE STOP CH START 9 SAT 0 8 0 PM PM 0 9 0 0 5 3 SP 3 EVERY 6 0 3 7 0 0 2 4 EP MON SUN FRI 2 0 0 3 ...

Page 63: ...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 th...

Page 64: ...ong 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 ...

Page 65: ...een 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISPL...

Page 66: ...ion 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 playbac...

Page 67: ... 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...

Page 68: ...o 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...

Page 69: ...69 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 ...

Page 70: ...d 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 ...

Page 71: ...ss 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...

Page 72: ...e 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 ch...

Page 73: ...ews 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 t...

Page 74: ...g 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 replace...

Page 75: ...ion 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...

Page 76: ...tput 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 consu...

Page 77: ... 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 ...

Page 78: ... 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 ...

Page 79: ...tional Information Rear panel A AC power cord 7 B LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 70 C RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 72 D VHF UHF IN connector 10 13 16 19 E VHF UHF OUT connector 10 13 16 19 F LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 8 continued ...

Page 80: ...ISPLAY 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 PAUSE 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 81: ...tch 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 82: ... 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 Plu...

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Page 84: ...R 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 un...

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