3-081-017-11 (2) USVideo Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsFor customers in the USAMany solutions to common problems and service information can
10HookupsStep 3 : HookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works
Getting Started11HookupsAudio/video (A/V) hookupIf your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up y
12HookupsHookup 1 (Plug and Play)Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV).A Use this hoo
Getting Started13HookupsHookup 1 : VCR setupNotes• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be
14HookupsHookup 2 (Plug and Play)You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you do not
Getting Started15HookupsHookup 2 : VCR setupNotes• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be
16HookupsHookup 3Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels
Getting Started17Selecting a languageStep 4 : Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and
18Setting the clockStep 5 : Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock Set featureSome TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts.
Getting Started19Setting the clock3Press M/m to select AUTO, then press OK.4Press M/m to select the item you want. Then press </, to make the sett
2WARNINGWARNINGTo 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 o
20Setting the clockNotes• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set t
Getting Started21Setting the clockUsing Manual Clock SetBefore you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” in A
22Setting the clock4Press M/m to set the month.5Press , to flash the day and press M/m to set the day.6Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way
Getting Started23Presetting channelsStep 6 : Presetting channelsThis VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscr
24Presetting channels3Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Ant/Cable.”4• To preset cable TV channels:Press </, to select CABLE.• To preset VHF and
Getting Started25Presetting channelsPresetting/disabling channels manuallyBefore you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV. When using a cable box, turn
26Presetting channels3Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Channel add/erase,” then press OK.4• To preset a channel:1 Press the number buttons to ente
Getting Started27Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only)Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only)How the VCR Plus+ system wor
28Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only)1Press MENU.2Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Tuner preset,” then press OK.1234567890MENUM/m/<
Getting Started29Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only)3Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Guide channel setup,” then press OK.4The upper
3Important SafeguardsImportant SafeguardsFor your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and kee
30Playing a tapeBasic OperationsPlaying a tape1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts playing auto
31Playing a tapeBasic OperationsAdditional tasksTo play a recently watched sceneYou can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch ag
32Playing a tapeTo use the time counterPress CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to
33Recording TV programsBasic OperationsRecording TV programs1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2I
34Recording TV programsTo stop recordingPress x STOP.To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to ch
35Recording TV programsBasic OperationsTo watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off the safe
36Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only)Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only)Just enter the Plu
37Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only)Basic Operations2Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Enter code.”3Press the number
38Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only)To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.To use the Auto Tape
39Setting the timer manuallyBasic OperationsSetting the timer manuallyIf the VCR Plus+ system is not available in your area, follow the instructions b
4Important SafeguardsAntennasService• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is p
40Setting the timer manuallyTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.2Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Timer set/check,” the
41Setting the timer manuallyBasic OperationsDaily/weekly recordingIn step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, th
42Locking the VCR (Child Lock)Locking the VCR (Child Lock)To lock the VCRWhen the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC” appears
43Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playbackPress H PLA
44Playing/searching at various speedsTips• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.– The pi
45Quick Timer RecordingAdditional OperationsQuick Timer RecordingTo extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.To cancel the
46Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsChecking/changing/canceling timer settingsBefore you start…• Turn on the TV and set it to the video channe
47Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsAdditional OperationsWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the sec
48Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programsWhen you receive a program broadcast in stere
49Searching using various functionsAdditional OperationsSearching using various functionsTo search using the index function (Scan and Play)The VCR aut
5Table of contentsGetting StartedTable of contentsGetting Started6 Step 1 : Unpacking7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander10 Step 3 : Hookups17 S
50Searching using various functionsTo search for the counter 0:00:00 pointTo mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape coun
51Adjusting the picture (tracking)Additional OperationsAdjusting the picture (tracking)Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playin
52Changing menu optionsChanging menu optionsMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.1Press MENU.2Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to
53Changing menu optionsAdditional OperationsSetting the RF Output channelWhen connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set
54Editing with another VCREditing with another VCRHow to connect to record on this VCRNotes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colo
55Editing with another VCRAdditional OperationsOperation (when recording on this VCR)To stop editingPress the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut
56Antenna informationAdditional InformationAntenna informationAttaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a UHF/VHF band mixerWhen using a 300-o
57TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer
58TroubleshootingTimer recordingThe timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.• Check that the safety
59SpecificationsAdditional InformationSpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo hea
6UnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteries• 7
60Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelA ?/1 POWER switch (38)
61Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationDisplay windowA Tape indicator (34)B TIMER indicator (38) (40)C Hi-Fi indicator (48)D Time counter/
62Index to parts and controlsRear panelA AC power cord (10) (13) (15)B LINE OUT AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO jacks (11)C LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO jack
63Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationRemote commanderA •TV / VIDEO switch (7)B Z EJECT button (31)C TV/VIDEO button (8) (35)D CLEAR butt
64Index to parts and controlsL ?/1 (power) switch (8) (38) (40)M COUNTER/REMAIN button (34)N AUDIO MONITOR button*1 (48)O VCR Plus+ button*2 (36)P Num
65IndexIndexAAdjustingpicture 51tracking 51Advanced option 52Antenna hookup 12Audio track 48Audio/video (A/V) hookup 11Auto Clock Set 18Auto Tape Spee
Sony Corporation Printed in China AC68-01954AQuick reference to using the VCRHookup 1To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input,
Getting Started7Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three t
8Setting up the remote commanderControlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
Getting Started9Setting up the remote commanderNotes• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.• If the TV us
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