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Sony SLV-N51 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony
Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or
write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29
Daniels Parkway, PMB 330, Fort Myers, FL 33912
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
SLV-N51
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330, Fort Myers, FL 33912...
  • Page 2 • 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 •...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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. Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source...
  • Page 4 • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 6 Step 1 : Unpacking 7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Hookups 17 Step 4 : Selecting a language 18 Step 5 : Setting the clock 23 Step 6 : Presetting channels Basic Operations 27 Playing a tape 30 Recording TV programs...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Unpacking...

  • Page 7: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. To operate Set •TV / VIDEO to...

  • Page 8: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to VIDEO.

  • Page 9: Step 3 : Hookups

    Plug and Play function. • Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

  • Page 10: Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup

    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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you’re using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) •...
  • Page 13 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 The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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 to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Cable Box With Many Scrambled Channels

    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 can’t do •...

  • Page 17: Step 4 : Selecting A Language

    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 of 4, whichever channel is not used in your area.

  • Page 18: Step 5 : Setting The Clock

    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. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 19 Press M/m to select AUTO, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to select the item you want. Then press < PLAY • For “Clock set CH” Leave the setting to AUTO to have the VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal.
  • Page 20 Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you don’t receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (see page 21). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes.

  • Page 21: Using Manual Clock Set

    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 of 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
  • Page 22 Press M/m to set the month. PLAY Press , to flash the day and press M/m to set the day. PLAY 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.

  • Page 23: Step 6 : Presetting Channels

    Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.
  • Page 24 Press M/m to select “Ant/Cable.” PLAY • To preset cable TV channels: Press PLAY • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press PLAY Press M/m to select “Auto preset,” then press PLAY 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.

  • Page 25: Presetting/Disabling Channels Manually

    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 of 4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 26 • To preset a channel: Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. Press PLAY MENU • CH • To disable a channel: Press CH +/– to select the channel number. Press PLAY MENU Presetting channels , then press OK or MENU.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations 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. Z EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY REPLAY X PAUSE...
  • Page 28 Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again. During playback, press REPLAY.
  • Page 29 To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “00:00.” To search for the counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see “To search for the counter 0:00:00 point” on page 45. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

  • Page 30: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Recording TV programs TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY SP/EP CH +/–...
  • Page 31 Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to • CH record. Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. SP / EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play).
  • Page 32 To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VCR indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to the TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

  • Page 33: Recording Tv Programs Using The Timer

    Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

  • Page 34: To Stop Recording

    If necessary, press M/m to select the row that is to be set. PLAY Set the channel number, start and stop time, date, and tape speed: PLAY Press , to flash each item in turn. Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press <...
  • Page 35 To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 3 above, press m to select AUTO. 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.

  • Page 36: Locking The Vcr (Child Lock)

    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 are not canceled by mistake. To lock the VCR When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC” appears in the display window.

  • Page 37: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds TRACKING +/– m REW Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame To resume normal playback Press H PLAY.
  • Page 38 • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – The picture shakes during pause. 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.

  • Page 39: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press z REC. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

  • Page 40: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to select “Timer set/check” and press OK. • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. •...
  • Page 41 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel. • To change the setting, press </, to flash the item you want to change, and press M/m to change it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press OK.

  • Page 42: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    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.
  • Page 43 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. Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track)

  • Page 44: Searching Using Various Functions

    Searching using various functions You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. To search using the index function (Scan and Play) The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. Press SEARCH.
  • Page 45 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. Press SEARCH.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Picture (Tracking)

    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.

  • Page 47: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select “Advanced options” and press OK. Press M/m to select the option to change. Press </, to change the setting, then press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Tape select Auto play...

  • Page 48: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. • If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack.

  • Page 49: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)

    Operation (when recording on this VCR) 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.

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR. ?/1 POWER CHANNEL +/–...

  • Page 51: Attaching The External Antenna Connector

    Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR. Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. Retighten the screws.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The ?/1 switch does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and “--:--”...
  • Page 53 Symptom The timer does not operate. A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. You cannot control other TVs. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads •...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ® NERGY is a U.S. registered mark. As an NERGY ® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency. ® NERGY...

  • Page 55: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 POWER switch (34) B Z EJECT button (28) C Remote sensor (7) D Tape compartment E m REW (rewind) button (28) (37) F H PLAY button (28) G M FF (fast-forward) button (28) (37) H x STOP button (28) (49)

  • Page 56: Display Window

    Display window A Tape indicator (31) B TIMER indicator (34) C Hi-Fi indicator (42) Rear panel A AC power cord (9) (13) (15) B LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (10) C LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (48) Index to parts and controls D Time counter/clock/line/channel indicator (29) (31) (49) E VCR indicator (32) (50)
  • Page 57 Remote commander A •TV / VIDEO switch (7) B Z EJECT button (28) C TV/VIDEO button (8) (32) D DISPLAY button (31) E SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (31) F INPUT SELECT button (32) (49) G z REC (record) button (31) (39) H y SLOW button (37) I MENU button (17) (47) J X PAUSE/M button (17) (28)
  • Page 58 Index to parts and controls K ?/1 (power) switch (8) (34) L COUNTER/REMAIN button (31) M AUDIO MONITOR button (42) N CLEAR button (29) (41) O Number buttons (32) P ENTER button (32) Q CH (channel) +/– buttons (8) (31) R VOL (volume) +/–...

  • Page 59: Index

    Index Adjusting picture 46 tracking 46 Advanced option 47 Antenna hookup 12 Audio track 43 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 10 Auto Clock Set 18 Auto Tape Speed 35 Cable hookup 9 Child Lock 36 Cleaning the video heads 52 Clock setting 18 Commercial Skip 28 Connecting Cable TV 16...

  • Page 60: Quick Reference To Using The Vcr

    VCR 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.

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