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1. x2 b gt SLOW gt PLAY bP FF TRACKING A4 REW e O Playback options View the picture during fast forward or rewind Play at high speed Operation During fast forward hold down FF During rewind hold down 44 REW During playback briefly press FF or 4 REW The tape continues to play at high speed During playback bold down gt FF or 4 REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame During playback press x2 During playback or pause press I SLOW During pause press PP FF on the remote commander To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Playing searching at various speeds Tips Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion The picture shakes during pause The VCR tums on and starts playback automatically by pressing D gt PLAY on the VCR with the VCR power turned off 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 gt a 2 e 5 a O gei M x e K Playing searching at various speeds 49 50 Setting the recording duration time After
2. Gee oase hes 16 American Movie Classics 35 17 Bravo program grid only 54 20 Cable News Netw fk 42 21 C SPAN 28 22 The Disney Channel 53 25 The Discovery Chany 37 34 ESPN 3 34 35 The Fami nel 47 5 D aeons 33 27 LS 46 29 Geer 45 30 CMAK Television 48 31 en 38 38 es spdis Channel 59 39 Sports Channel America 70 45 Showtime 41 17 TBS SuperStation 43 44 The Movie Channel 58 49 The Nashville Network 49 50 Turner Network Television 52 51 USA Network 44 continued Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N88 only MENU tihem OK Press MENU 1 MENU 4 gt Timer set check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language Idioma Langue Select 44 Set 7 OK Quit gt MENU Press 4 to move the cursor gt to Tuner preset then press OK TUNER PRESET P Ant Cable CABLE Auto preset Channel add erase Guide channel setup Select 144 Set i End 7 OK Quit MENU 28 Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N88 only Press to move the cursor P to Guide channel setup then press OK GUIDE CH 01 04 05 08 01 02 03 04 OS 06 Tv CH Enter actual receiving channel Select Set End OK Quit gt MENU The upper row shows VCR Plus guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels Press m to select the channel number that does not match the guide channel
3. to AC outlet qu The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels When Auto preset is completed the current time appears in the display window You have now completed VCR setup To change the on screen display language to French or Spanish see Step 4 Selecting a language on page 17 The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels Ifthe clock is incorrect or appears in the display window see Using Manual Clock Set on page 21 To add or disable channels manually see Presetting disabling channels manually on page 25 Notes Ifyou connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed the channels may be incorrectly set If this happens see Step 6 Presetting channels on page 23 Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the VCR Auto preset can be performed by pressing I STOP continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off Hookups Hookup 3 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 cannot do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watchi
4. Turn on the VCR and the 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 CH INPUT SELECT MENU tihem OK E STOP 1 MENU Press MENU P Timer set check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language Idioma Langue Select 44 Set 7 OK Quit MENU 44 Setting the timer manually Press to move the cursor gt to Timer set check then press OK CH START STOP If necessary press T to move the cursor P to the row that is to be set Set the channel number start and stop time date and tape speed 1 Press to flash each item in turn 2 Press to set each item To correct a setting press to return to that setting and reset INPUT To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE 2 IN jacks SELECT press INPUT SELECT or to display L1 or L2 in the CH CD position To record the same program every day or the same day every week press while the date is flashing For details see Daily weekly recording below suonjesadg oiseg To use the Auto Tape Speed function press to display AUTO in the SPD position For details see To use the Auto Tape Speed function on page 43 Press OK to confirm the setting To enter another setting press 4 to select the next
5. Tape select in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu correctly page 57 34 Recording TV programs To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator or the VCR indicator for SLV N77 and SLV N55 in the display window If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to the TV s antenna input if not skip this step 3 Select another channel on the TV 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 IN 1 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 will not be recorded on the tape Ifyou do not want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a cable box make sure to leave it on s oO O 5 iS 2 3 om Hn 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 Jt may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPL
6. AUTO Select at Set i End OK Quit gt MENU Press t4 to select the item you want Then be CLOCK SET press gt to make the setting and press OK gt Clock set CH heal 4 Ti E For Clock set CH Daylight Saving AUTO Leave the setting to AUTO to have the VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal Press 4 to select a E LOK Quit MENU 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 k Clock set CH AUTO AUTO to have the VCR automatically set gt Time zone Pac 3 Daylight Saving auTO your time zone The options are AUTO gt Atl Atlantic gt Select iet Set 4 e End OK Qut MENU East Eastern Cen Central gt Mtn Mountain gt Pac Pacific gt Alas Alaska gt Haw Hawaii gt AUTO e For Daylight Saving Select YES or NO standard time or Clock set CH AUTO AUTO to have the VCR automatically set Time zone AUTO E i gt Daylight Saving NO the daylight saving time Select e Set c End OK Qut MENU 5 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Q 6 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR continued Setting the clock Notes
7. 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 gt PLAY If there is no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VCR or VIDEO indicator appears in the display window To record a program 1 Press MENU and select Timer set check 2 Set the channel time date 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 VCR or VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch Sony Corporation Printed in China Hookup 2 To play a tape 1 If you made A V connections set the TV to video input If you did not 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 Insert a tape and press gt PLAY To record a program 1 Press MENU and select Timer set check Set the channel time date and tape speed Press OK Insert a tape Press U C to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VCR or VIDEO indicater in the display window turns off Select the channel with your cable box if you have one or with your TV Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 2 Set the TV to
8. 60 62 64 65 70 Recording stereo and bilingual programs Searching using various functions Adjusting the picture tracking Changing menu options Editing with another VCR Additional Information General setup information Troubleshooting Specifications Index to parts and controls 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 Table of contents 5 Getting Started S ee a Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR Remote commander Size AA R6 batteries A 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models SLV N88 SLV N77 and SLV N55 Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV N88 is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is cle
9. If you made Hookup 1 or 2 Enter the actual number on your TV and VCR then press If you made Hookup 3 Enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 then press ti Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number that does not match Press OK to confirm the setting 8 oe Press MENU to exit the menu Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N88 only 30 Basic Operations Playing a tape Playing a tape Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed TO EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY REPLAY IE PAUSE COMMERCIAL SKIP gt PLAY gt gt FF E STOP lt 4 REW Press gt PLAY The display window shows the playback time and playback direction When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Hour Minute Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause H PAUSE or gt PLAY Fast forward the tape bP FF during stop Rewind the tape AA REW during stop Eject the tape amp EJECT To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again During playback press REPLAY The VCR rewinds the tape about ten seconds on the counter for each press of the button and restarts playback To skip playback You can skip a port
10. The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area If so set the clock manually page 21 Ifthere are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes set the clock manually page 21 If you made Hookup 3 make sure you leave the cable box on 20 Setting the clock Using Manual Clock Set Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel page 60 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 or the VCR indicator for SLV N77 and SLV NS5S5 in the VCR s display window MENU Press MENU Press 4 to move the cursor Pm to Clock EN y f set then press OK Press to select MANUAL then press OK MENU tit OK MAIN MENU P Timer set check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language Idioma Langue Select et Set OK Quit gt MENU CLOCK SET PAUTO MANUAL Select ot Set OK Quit MENU CLOCK SET DATE YEAR TIME 4401 2002 TUE 2 00 Select o gt Set 4 End OK Quit MENU continued Setting the clock Press to set the mo
11. 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 page 51 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV N amp 8 only Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus system SLV N88 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 O Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time VCR Plus Number buttons s 5 2 5 2 iS 3 a MENU tipem OK E STOP 1 VOR Pluss Press the VCR Plus button P Enter code I with 0 9 Mode ONCE Speed AUTO Select End OK Quit MENU continued Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus system SLV N88 only 41 42 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number If you make a mistake press 4 and re ente
12. 2 LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIO L x VIDEO jacks 11 5 RF OUT TO TV connector 12 14 Q 16 3 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO 16 jacks 58 16 CH 3 4 switch 60 continued Index to parts and controls 67 68 Remote commander Index to parts and controls ss om fo e fo fy TV VIDEO switch 7 EJECT button 31 TV VIDEO button 8 35 CLEAR button 32 52 DISPLAY button 34 SP Standard Play EP Extended Play button 34 INPUT SELECT button 35 59 8 REC record button 34 50 9 B SLOW button 48 MENU button 17 44 51 57 IE PAUSE button 17 31 E STOP button 17 G1 44 REW rewind button 31 48 bP FF fast forward button 31 48 gt PLAY OK button 17 31 42 The PLAY button has a tactile dot Vo power switch 8 43 45 COUNTER REMAIN button 34 AUDIO MONITOR button 53 VCR Plus button 41 Number buttons 35 42 ENTER button 35 CH channel buttons 8 34 ABaRARES VOL volume buttons 8 20 SEARCH button 54 21 REPLAY button 31 22 x2 button 48 23 COMMERCIAL SKIP button 31 t The AUDIO MONITOR number 5 and CH buttons have a tactile dot SLV N88 only gt 2 2 foj 5 D 5 miy o Q 3 w fo 5 Index to parts and controls 69 Index A Adjusting picture 56 tr
13. 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 fthe 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 wil 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 c
14. not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads gt Q a 9 5 m 5 n 9 3 S 9 5 Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial iE L terminal contamination Troubleshooting 63 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 XK inches s EP 11 12 mm s He inches s LP 16 67 mm s 1 inches s playback only Maximum recording playback time 8 hrs in EP mode with T 160 tape Rewind time Approx 1 min with T 126 tape Tuner section Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A 8 to A 1 A to W W to W 84 Antenna 75 ohm antenna terminal for VHF UHF Inputs and outputs LINE IN 1 and LINE 2 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 each Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced syne 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 pheno jacks 2 Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 16 kilohms Specifications Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer sett
15. protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Important Safeguards Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Deri FRATED oR YAVT AS LWE fliquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set Ifthe set has been exposed to rain or water fthe set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating ka instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set ly ag AS yourself as opening or removing thf aS covers may expose you to PR dangerous voltage or other ane CAN SIS hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacem
16. this function set Tape select in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu correctly page 57 s 0 s 5 2 n 3 Hn To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press 1 The TIMER indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on Remember to press IC 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 32 Display tape information on the TV screen page 34 Check the timer settings page 51 Watch another TV program page 35 Tip To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings on page 51 Note Ifthe VCR does not accept the PlusCode number this means that The PlusCode number is incorrect ONCE MO FR or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly You cannot select MO FR or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead Correctly set the PlusCode number again from step 2 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus system SLV N88 only 43 Setting the timer manually Ifthe VCR Plus system is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and the VCR plus system at one time Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time
17. 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 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 910MS audio video cable not supplied 58 Editing with another VCR Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT or CHANNEL to display L1 or L2 in the display window Press SP EP to select the tape speed e REC SP or EP HE PAUSE 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 HE PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the HE PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Hf STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press I PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press H PAUSE again to resume recording Editing with another VCR suoesado jeuonIppy
18. 59 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 CH switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR TV VIDEO TV CH 34 P4 me Se oO son O O vc POWER CHANNEL Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel 2 Press I POWER to turn on the VCR 3 Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator or the VCR indicator for SLV N77 and SLV N55 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 channel 3 or 4 The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen Ifthe channels Whenever you use the VCR set the TV to the channel selected in step 1 60 General setup information Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHE UHE antenna use the EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 308 ohm twin lead cable EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws
19. AY Recording TV programs 35 36 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV N88 only The Dial Timer function allows you to make UC POWER CHANNEL W STOP 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 p ee month using the DIAL TIMER The recording SI 3 start ime and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals DIAL TIMER I PAUSE 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 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER The current date appears in the display window If the date and time are not set 1 will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date and time 2 DIALTIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date O 3 pia Timer Press DIAL TIMER AM or PM and the time appear alternately in the display window Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV N amp 8 only DIALTIMER 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 CHANNEL O O 5 pia TiMeR Press DIAL TIMER AM or PM and the time appear alternately i
20. Attaching a UHF VHF band mixer 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 300 chm twin lead cable EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied 75 ohm coaxial a cable gt Q a o 5 a 5 a 9 3 w o 5 General setup information 61 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 62 Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer The VO switch does not function Connect the AC power cord securely Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold down VC POWER on the VCR until LOC disappears The power is turned on but the VCR Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off does not operate unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours The clock has stopped and The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall appears in the display window outlet for more than one minute Reset the clock and timer The playback picture does not appear Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If on the TV sereen you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clea
21. REC Nothing happens when you press Make sure the tape is not at its end REC Troubleshooting omom Romey 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 minute Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the function 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 The recording condition of the tape is very poor and on the screen tracking cannot be adjusted Timer recording 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 pane and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do
22. S ONY 3 072 587 11 1 US Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA If you have any questions about your Sony VCR you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1 800 VHS SONY 847 7669 For all other Sony product questions please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 Or write to Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft Myers FL 33913 For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly please call 1 877 602 2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1 877 899 7669 or write to us at Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto Ontario M2H 3R6 MAS HiFi 4 SLV N88 eg SLV N77 SLV N55 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTR IC SHOCK CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DG NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO LISER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated AN 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 importa
23. VCR is currently recording this program 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 Tape select to SP in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 7 Setting the timer manually Locking the VCR Child Lock After you have set the timer you can lock all of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings Vv POWER are not canceled by mistake To lock the VCR When the VCR is turned on hold down VC POWER on the VCR until LOC appears in the display window The VCR turns off and the TIMER indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting The VCR will not work except for timer recordings To unlock the VCR Hold down 1 6 POWER on the VCR until LOC disappears from the display window The VCR is unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press W STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked s 5 O 5 2 iS 3 a Locking the VCR Child Lock 47 Note The VCR will be unlocked when You stop timer recording by pressing W STOP You insert a tape The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops 48 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds
24. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 32 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 34 e Check the timer settings page 51 e Watch another TV program page 35 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV N amp 8 only To set the clock Hold down DIAL TIMER so that the MONTH indicator and 1 appear in the display window However if the clock has already been set the current setting appears 2 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month Press DIAL TIMER The DAY indicator and 1 appear in the display window Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year After you set the year AM and 12 appear alternately in the display window 5 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute 6 When you have finished setting the time press DIAL TIMER to start the clock Tips To cancel a Dial Timer setting press Hl 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 page 38 To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings on page 51 Notes Ifcight programs have already been set using the VCR Plus system or the manual timer setting FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds Ifyou set the clock using the Auto Clock Set feat
25. a tape with its safety tab removed OFF to turn off Auto play You need to press D gt PLAY to start playback even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed ON to play back a tape repeatedly The VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically OFF to turn off Auto repeat 1Hr to turn off the VCR automatically one hour after the last operation 2Hr to turn off the VCR automatically two hours after the last operation OFF to set no specific time to turn off ON to turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption to a minimum OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by Changing menu options suoesado jeuonippy 57 Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder LINE 2 IN Other VCR Player LINE OUT god 5 8 a8 Audio video cable not supplied cn Signal flow Notes Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color Ifthe 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
26. acking 56 Advanced option 7 Antenna hookup 12 Audio track 53 Audio video A V hookup 11 Auto Clock Set 18 Auto Tape Speed 43 Cc Cable hookup 10 Channel line up chart 27 Child Lock 47 Cleaning the video heads 62 Clock setting 18 Commercial Skip 31 Connecting Cable TV 16 external antenna connector 6l UHF VHF band mixer 61 Counter 32 D Demonsiration Mode 40 Dial Timer 36 Disabling channels 25 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 58 EP mode 34 H Hi fi audio track 53 Index L Language selecting 17 Locking the VCR 47 LP mode 35 Monaural 53 Monitoring audio during playback 53 N Norma audic track 53 P Picture adjustment 56 Playback 30 at various speeds 48 frame by frame 48 selecting the sound 53 skip 31 slow motion 48 Presetting channels 23 R Recording 33 bilingual programs 53 SAP broadcasts 53 saving 35 stereo broadcasts 53 timer setting 44 using Dial Timer 36 using the VCR Plus system 41 while watching another program 35 RF channel 60 S Safety tab 35 SAP Second Audio Program 53 Searching at various speeds 48 for a blank portion 55 for the counter 0 point 55 Scan and Play 54 SP mode 34 Stereo 53 T Timer setting 44 canceling 51 changing 51 checking 51 daily weekly recording 46 using the VCR Plus system 41 Tracking adjustment see Adjusting Tuner presetting 23 V VCR Plus system channel set up 27 recording 41 Quick reference to using the VCR
27. an ahead or to scan backwards The VCR searches and then plays back for about five seconds Press gt PLAY to view that program Sean and play Press orf Goto 0 00 00 Press End search Press Sean and play 0 01 30 SP If you do not press D gt PLAY the VCR automatically searches for the next index mark or until it reaches the end of the tape 54 Searching using various functions To search for the counter 0 00 00 point To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later reset the tape counter to 0 00 00 The VCR automatically fast forwards or rewinds to the 0 00 00 point on the tape counter 1 Press SEARCH 2 Press The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0 00 00 point Goto 0 00 00 9 01 30 SP To search for a blank portion of the tape The VCR automatically searches for the beginning ofa blank portion You can easily find a point you can start recording from 1 Press SEARCH 2 Press The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the beginning of a blank space If no End search blank space is found the VCR reaches the end and the tape will be ejected suoesado jeuonppy 9 01 30 SP _ Ce Note Once in recording mode ifthe VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording no index mark will be inserted An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while VCR is put in pause Searching using
28. arly indicated in the text for example SLV N88 only 6 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries ee Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment LAA Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the r positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander Remote sensor 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 If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV To operate Set IY 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 Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months Ifyou 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 continued Setting up the remote commander Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the following table set the appropriate manufact
29. ase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided De not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct 7 sunlight Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 p NEC Section 810 21 y Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Lightning For added
30. ber 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 programed 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 is 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 PlusCode numbers 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 Example of PlusCode PlusCode 6 30 J MOVIE Musical 2hrs B3044 H SPORT Golf 1hr 25min 42060 EW wWsS 9974 6 30 EIEIEIORAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY thr 15min 73457 Example of Channel Line up Chart
31. channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections Insert a tape and press gt PLAY To record a program 1 2 3 D Turn on the cable box Set the cable box to the channel you want to record Press MENU and select Timer set check Set the channel time date and tape speed Press OK Insert a tape 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 VCR or VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off Turn on your cable box Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch http Avww sony net AC68 01692A
32. ent parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check 7 service DEPT gD es el a he Fe n PRL SETS RECEIVE SAFETY CHECK J Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Table of contents Getting Started 6 Step 1 Unpacking 7 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 Hookups 17 Step 4 Selecting a language 18 Step 5 Setting the clock 23 Step 6 Presetting channels 27 Step 7 Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N88 only Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programs 36 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV N88 only 41 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus system SLV N88 only 44 Setting the timer manually 47 Locking the VCR Child Lock Additional Operations 48 Playing searching at various speeds 50 Setting the recording duration time 51 Checking changing canceling timer settings 53 54 56 57 58
33. i 3 GOO Q 3 A S 1 12 10 9 8 1 VO POWER switch 43 45 9 STOP button 31 59 2 Remote sensor 7 00 H PAUSE button 31 59 3 Tape compartment 11 DIAL TIMER 36 4 amp EJECT button 31 12 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 5 lt 4 REW rewind button 31 48 69 69 1 H 2 IN VIDEO R jacks 6 gt PLAY button 31 3 a 2 IDEO AUDIO L R jacks 7 bP FF fast forward button 31 48 The gt PLAY and W STOP buttons have a 8 tactile dot SLV N88 and SLV N77 only 2 SLV N88 only 3 The CHANNEL button has a tactile dot REC record button 34 50 59 continued Index to parts and controls 65 Display window SLV N88 T SP EP indicator 34 8 DAY indicator 39 2 TIMER indicator 43 45 9 YEAR indicator 39 3 Tape indicator 34 10 Hi Fi indicator 53 4 START indicator 36 11 Time counter clock line channel indicator 32 34 59 5 STOP indicator 37 pa ei aac 12 VIDEO indicator 35 60 6 DATE indicator 39 G5 60 BSRR 13 VCR indicator 35 60 7 MONTH indicator 39 66 Index to parts and controls Rear panel SLV N88 SLV N77 1 2 3 14 6 5 SLV N55 1 2 3j 4 i 10 gt DG 2 Fy 6 5 acl 3 1 AC power cord 10 13 15 4 RF IN FROM ANT connector 12 Q i ae 14 16 3
34. ing 8 programs max General Power requirements 120 V AC 66 Hz Power consumption 18 W Operating temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions including projecting parts and controls wihi d SLV N amp 8 Approx 436 x 96 x 259 mm Approx 17x 3 K x 10 K inches SLV N77 Approx 436 x 96 x 251 mm Approx 17 x 3 Z x 10 inches SLV NS5 Approx 366 x 95 x 255 mm Approx 14 4 x 3 x 16 K inches Mass SLV N8 amp 88 SLV N77 Approx 2 8 kg Approx 6 Ib 3 oz SLV NSS Approx 2 6 kg Approx 5 b 12 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 LSS Se ae ee a aa Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel SLV N88 SLV N77 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 N RO CIO zaj O 1 1 11110 9 8 SLV N55 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 gt 2 2 3 3 i
35. ion of playback you do not want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback During playback press COMMERCIAL SKIP up to four times The VCR skips the tape 30 seconds on the counter for each press of the button and restarts playback To turn off the power while rewinding Rewind Shut Off Press 1 while the tape is rewinding The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end continued Playing a tape E G O 5 2 iS 2 fe a 31 32 To use the time counter Pri ess CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 00 00 or 0 00 To search for the counter 0 00 00 point au tomatically see To search for the counter 0 00 00 point on page 55 To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes Playing a tape 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 gt PLAY H PAUSE hr FF 44 REW or W STOP buttons The counter resets to 00 00 or 0 00 in the display window or 0 00 00 on the TV screen whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording When 10 hours have passed the counter in the display window returns to 0 00 and the count starts over again When playback doe
36. mpened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Important Safeguards 3 Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookc
37. n the display window om f 2 Hi suonesado sIseg 6 DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time F in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL buttons CHANNEL ome 7 piaLtimer Press DIAL TIMER Ce The channel number appears in the display window DIALTIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE 2 IN jacks O turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 INPUT SELECT Co continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV N88 only 37 38 9 batter Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on 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 I STOP To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press VQ The TIMER 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
38. nd Selecting the sound during playback During playback press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo HI FI Hi Fi Left channel LEFT Hi Fi Right channel RIGHT Hi Fi Monaural sound on the MONO No indicator normal audio track 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 suoesado jeuonIppy Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi fi audio track me main track Stereo sound left right channels 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 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 53 Searching using various functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins You can easily find a specific point using various search functions SEARCH tipem c gt PLAY To search using the index function Scan and Play The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press SEARCH Press e to sc
39. ng another channel Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C OUT For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required VCR After you have completed hookup After you have completed hookup plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see Step 4 Selecting a language on page 17 AC power cord to AC outlet x 16 Hookups Step 4 Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever channel is not used in w o oo your area If both are used set the switch MENU to either channel page 60 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input X i tht Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO OK indicator or the VCR indicator for SLV N77 and SLV NS55 in the VCR s display window 1 menu Press MENU Q P Timer set check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language Idioma Langue Select i Set OK Quit MENU Press 4 to move the cursor P to Language Idioma Langue MAIN MENU Timer set check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options P Language Idioma Langue Select at Set Ad Quit gt MENU P
40. nt 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 fanything 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 WARNING De 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
41. nth DATE YEAR TIME S9401 2002 SUN 12 00 Select c Set iet End 7 OK Quit MENU Press gt to flash the day and press to set the day DATE YEAR HME Sag 2002 SAT 12 00 y Select s Set iet End 7 OK Quit MENU 6 Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day The day of the week is set automatically Press OK or MENU to start the clock 22 Setting the clock Step 6 Presetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13 UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 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 page 25 Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV When using a cable box turn it on Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel page 60 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 or the VCR indicator for SLV N77 and SLV NS55 in the VCR s display window MENU tipem OK 1 MENU Press MENU preset then pre
42. ny dealer or qualified technician 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 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 does not have A V inputs see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups If you are not planning to use your VCR to record programs you finished setting up the VCR after you have made the connections shown on this page If you want to record regular or cable TV programs complete these connections fir
43. orrect 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 Important Safeguards For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a
44. our TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator or the VCR indicator for SLV N77 and SLV N55 in the VCR s display window Number buttons ENTER CH 1 MENU Press MENU QO P Timer set check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language Idioma Langue Select e Set OK Quit gt MENU Press t4 to move the cursor to Tuner preset then press OK TUNER PRESET gt Ant Cable CABLE Auto preset Channel add erase Guide channel setup Select at Set c End OK Quit gt MENU continued Presetting channels Press to move the cursor gt to Channel add erase then press OK 4 0900 To preset a channel Channel to be preset 099 1 Press the number buttons to enter the j CHANNE ERASE J D channel number then press ENTER coor A aana Cty 2 Press gt then press OK or MENU and press to ADD press j to ERASE End 7 OK Quit MENU To disable a channel Channel to be disabled 1 Press CH to select the channel number 2 Press then press OK or MENU CT O and press j to ADD press j to ERASE End 7 OK Quit MENU 26 Presetting channels Step 7 Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N88 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 num
45. p 3 Hookups 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 page 11 for audio video A V hookup Then follow one of the hookups below If your TV does not have A V inputs do directly to one of the hookups below If you have Antenna only no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 12 and 13 Plug and Play No cable box or cable box with only a Hookup 2 Pages 14 and 15 few scrambled channels Plug and Play Cable box with many scrambled Hockup 3 Page 16 channels After you have completed the connections follow the instructions for setup After you have completed the setup you are 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 If you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function Be sure you make connections firmly Loose connections may cause picture distortion If your TV does not match any of the examples provided see your nearest So
46. r 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 or T 25CLDR 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 as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information x 0 pel 2 gt p a The picture rolls vertically during Adjust the vertical hold contro on the TV or monitor picture search The picture has no sound The tape is defective Ifyou made A V connections check the audio cable connection A TY program does not appear on Make sure the TY is set to the channel for the VCR If the TV screen 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 gt other equipment 5 TV reception is poor Adjust the TV antenna o The tape starts playing as soon as itis The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape amp inserted cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you press Check that the safety tab has not been removed
47. r the correct number Press to move the cursor P to Mode Press 4 to select ONCE MO FR or WEEKLY Only once Everyday Monday to Friday MO FR Press to move the cursor P to Speed Press 4 to select the tape speed AUTO SP or EP Press 4 to move the cursor P to Enter code 12345678 ONCE gt Enter code with 0 9 Mode Speed AUTO Select 4 End 10K Quit MENU 12345678 ONCE AUTO Enter code with 0 9 Select Set e gt End 7 OK Quit MENU 12845678 ONCE AUTO Enter code with 0 9 Mode e Speed Select 544 Set i End 7 OK Quit gt MENU Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus system SLV N88 only cE Press OK to confirm the setting MSO To enter another setting repeat steps to 7 Press MENU to exit the menu F170 Press to turn off the VCR The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press WE STOP To use the Auto Tape Speed function 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 select SP To operate
48. ress gt to select the desired language French or Spanish 4 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu O Selecting a language Step 5 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 MENU 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 thie manually page 21 OK Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV When using a cable box turn it on Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel page 60 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 or the VCR indicator for SLV N77 and SLV N55 in the VCR s display window Press MENU 1 MENU P Timer set check QO Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language Idioma Langue Select 544 Set 7 OK Quit MENU Press t4 to move the cursor P to Clock set then press OK CLOCK SET PAUTO MANUAL Select 544 Set 7 OK Quit MENU 18 Setting the clock Press t4 to select AUTO then press OK gt Clock set CH AUTO Time zone AUTO Daylight Saving
49. row and repeat step 4 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu 7 Press IC to turn off the VCR The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP continued Setting the timer manually 45 46 Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press 4 to change the indication in reverse order MO FR SUN S MON S SAT S 1 month later dates count down the current date To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press VO The TIMER 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 32 Display tape information on the TV screen page 34 Check the timer settings page 51 Watch another TV program page 35 Tips To set the channel you can also use the tit or number buttons Ifthe Bj indicator appears the timer settings overlap To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings on page 51 Ifthe indicator appears this means that the
50. s not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed set Auto play in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu correctly page 57 Recording TV programs TV VIDEO COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY ENTER SP EP CH INPUT SELECT REC 2 5 2 5 9 w o a E STOP 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 continued Recording TV programs 33 3 CH Press CH to select the channel or line input video source you want to O record 3 4 SP EP Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP C4 EP Extended Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play However SP produces better picture and audio quality SLV N77 SLV N55 SLV N88 Re VCR aan 5 REC Press REC to start recording REC appears in the display window To stop recording Press ME STOP To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining tape length appear alternately The white bar indicates the current location in relation to the entire tape length The remaining time also appears in the display window Time counter Remaining tape length To check the remaining tape length of a tape set
51. set If this happens see Step 6 Presetting channels on page 23 Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the VCR Auto preset can be performed by pressing I STOP continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off Hookups Hookup 2 Plug and Play 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 unscrambied channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you cannot do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box 14 Hookups IN out OUT Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF or pal UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required Hookup 2 VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet The VCR automatically presets the VCR s clock and TV channels when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet AC power cord
52. ss OK MAIN MENU gt Timer set check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language Idioma Langue Select ot Set OK Quit MENU Press t4 to move the cursor to Tuner TUNER PRESET b Ant Cable CABLE Auto preset Channel add erase Guide channel setup Select a Set c End OK Quit MENU continued Presetting channels Press to move the cursor P to Ant Cable To preset cable TV channels Press 4 to select CABLE TUNER PRESET P Ant Cable CABLE Auto preset Channel add erase Guide channel setup Select 544 Set io End 7 OK Quit MENU To preset VHF and UHF channels Press 4 to select ANTENNA P Ant Cable EANTENNA Auto preset Channel add erase Guide channel setup Select 44 Set i End 7 OK Quit MENU Press to move the cursor gt to Auto preset then press OK Auto preset 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 ao ee a please Waita ese 24 Presetting channels Presetting disabling channels manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV When using a cable box turn it on Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel page 60 If y
53. st and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver LINE LINE OUT N1 AUX IN Pm O Goro Audio video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver LINE LINE TV QUT iN14 AUDIO AUX IN Suoro A Video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Notes To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connection Ifyou do not have a stereo receiver connect the white LINE OUT AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on your TV Hookups 12 Hookup 1 Plug and Play Hookups Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an antenna if you do not have cable TV Use this hookup if you are using UHF only antenna you get channels 14 and higher Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF UHF Rotate seus A Match the type of connector on your or K VHE TV A B or C B UHF or VHF UHF 1 1 LEPA TETS B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 43 only Rear of TV VHF UHF soecsvccese o A Match the type of connector on yo
54. third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the set with a polarized ac power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in For the set with a three wire grounding type ac plug This plug will only fit into a ss grounding type power outlet E arn This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set aS Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing peust it Do not use liquid cleaners or 7 aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly da
55. ttings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 4 Press t4 to move the cursor P to the setting CH STA ATE SPO you want to change or cancel SADE DOn a00 To change the setting press m gt to flash the item you want to change and press t4 to change it Set at Quit MENU e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 5 Press OK or MENU to confirm the setting then exit the menu If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 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 Ifthe programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Programi m gt Program 2 Will be cut off 52 Checking changing canceling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs When you receive a program broadcast in stereo press AUDIO MONITOR to display STEREO on the TV screen You can also select LEFT RIGHT or MONO If there is noise in the stereo program select MONO The sound will be recorded in monaural on both hi fi and normal audio tracks but with less noise Recording bilingual programs Press AUDIO MONITOR to display SAP on the TV screen When a SAP Second Audio Program is received SAP appears on the TV screen When MAIN is selected the VCR records only the main sou
56. ur or TV A B or C i VHF Hair Gain Py B Forconnector types ae B and C no UHF 1 1 or UHF connection is i required 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 RF IN connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied page 61 Hookup 1 VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet The VCR automatically presets the VCR s clock and TV channels when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet AC power cord to AC outlet ge The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels When Auto preset is completed the current time appears in the display window You have now completed VCR setup To change the on screen display language to French or Spanish see Step 4 Selecting a language on page 17 The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels If the clock is incorrect or appears in the display window see Using Manual Clock Set on page 21 To add or disable channels manually see Presetting disabling channels manually on page 25 Notes Ifyou connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed the channels may be incorrectly
57. ure the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set Auto Clock Set correctly Ifyou are setting the clock for the first time or appears in the display window you cannot set the clock to February 29 using the Dial Timer Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to this day The TIMER indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 on page 38 with no tape inserted When the setting time is incorrect Err appears in the display window in step 9 Set the timer again from step 1 You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the DIAL TIMER To select AUTO set the SPD position in Timer set check s 0 O 5 2 n 3 n continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV N88 only 39 40 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 HI PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds
58. urer s code number 1 Set TV VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV Hold down I and enter your TV s code number using the number buttons Then release 1 Now you can use the I 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 T V 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 01 Sony Akai Coronado Curtis Mathes Daytron Emerson 03 04 14 Centurion General Electric Gold Star 03 04 17 Hitachi J C Penney Ive KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA Mitsubishi 04 12 13 17 8 Setting up the remote commander Notes Ifyou enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased Ifthe TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed 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 Setting up the remote commander 10 Ste
59. various functions 55 Adjusting the picture tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking Press TRACKING on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as TRACKING you press one of the two tracking buttons To resume 7 i automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and Tracking meter reinsert it Note The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs 56 Adjusting the picture tracking Changing menu options 1 Press MENU Press to move the cursor gt to Advanced options then press OK ADVANCED OPTIONS gt Tape select Auto play Auto repeat Auto power aff Power save Select 1 End OK Quit MENU 3 Press 4 to move the cursor gt to the option to change 4 Press to change the setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to exit the menu Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Tape select Auto play Auto repeat Auto power off Power save Set this option to T 120 when using a T 120 or shorter length tape For details see page 34 T 160 when using a T 160 length tape T 180 when using a T 180 or longer length tape ON to start playback automatically when you insert
60. you have started recording you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration REC 1 While recording press REC The TIMER indicator appears in the display window 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 1 60 3 36 4 00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the TIMER indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode To stop while recording Press W STOP Note You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time Checking changing canceling timer settings Before you start Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel ETO DODD i l CLEAR oH O 9 O 0 ORORO QO 7 gt D z DU OQ 7 5 oO 3 MENU a S a tipem OK 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU continued Checking changing canceling timer settings 51 3 Press 4 to move the cursor P to Timer set check then press OK If you want to change a setting go on to the next step If you do not need to change the se

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