Sony SLV-AX20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 SONY. ==0= 107,21,, Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #TI-ll, Park Ridge, NJ 07656...
Page 2 If you are unable to insert Owner's record the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony The model and serial numbers are located at the rear dealer. of the unit. Installing Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Hookups Selecting a language Setting the clock Presetting channels Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Basic Operations Recording stereo and bilingual programs Playing a tape...
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Step I : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AXI0. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.
Page 5: Step 2 : Setting
Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the ,,,, ii, & remote commander marked with a dot (.) can be used to operate your Sony TV.
Page 6 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 _ to _.
Page 7: Step 3 : Hookups
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Hookups...
Page 8 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 9 Completing A/V hookup: After you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this procedure to complete VCR set up. This will prevent unwanted noise in the RF channel. Press MENU and select Set AUTO ANT SELECT ADVANCED OPTIONS.
Page 10 Hookup 1 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV). Use this hookup if you're using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) •...
Page 11 Hookup 1 : VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are J"RFuN,T used, set the switch to either I00_00_ O0000000_DO0000 CH3 CH4 channel. For details, see page 72. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
Page 12 O The AUTO PRESET starts. 511.-_ Ii ii el i1::=:=:: SETUP IS DONE PROCESSING PLEASEWAIT_ _{VVTTVT Normal display You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically...
Page 13 Hookup 2 Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended 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 14 Hookup 2 : VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are RFUNIT used, set the switch to either I_D_OOQ _OOP_gOID_R_O CH3 CH4 channel. For details, see page 72. If you made connections (from...
Page 15 O The AUTO PRESET starts. Iiitll_l_,=...- SETUPISDONE PROCESSING PLEASE WAIT Normal display You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you tum off the VCR.
Page 16 Hookup 3 You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels. What you can do with this hookup...
Page 17 Hookup 3 : VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are RF UNIT used. set the switch to either !_O_D_O_ _ilO0_UI;_I]8OIOND CH3 CH4 -?lf channel. For details, see page 72. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
Page 18 O The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP IS DONE .PROGESSING PL_ASEWAIT _VvvVVT Normal display You have now completed hookup, If you want to use the VCR Plus+ system recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only). Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR.
Page 19 Hookup 4 Connecting a cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with this hookup •...
Page 20 Hookup 4 : VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are _--_ RFUNIT used, set the switch to either I_Uil_OO0 OOI]OeOODO0000_IO0 CH3 CH4 channel, For details, see page 72. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
Page 21 The AUTO PRESET starts. SETUPISDONE PROCESSING AAA_&A'= PLEASEWAIT_ vVV_tlT*" Normal display Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2.3 or 4). For details, see page 33. O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press O Select TUNER PRESET and press r_L_ER p_SE'_ Plus+...
Page 22: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. MENU Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video...
Page 23: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically C3 QD C23 the clock. MENU The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel...
Page 24 Press 'l_/_" to highlight AUTO, then press i S2" ..i I CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE 0AYLIGHT SAVING :_)_ETURN SELECT CUrT Press _/_, to highlight FULL AUTO, then I r_ll|°lt_lt°It_'g press OK. CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING _ETURN SE T...
Page 25 • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you don't receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (see page 28). •...
Page 26 If the clock does not activate Number buttons II .4- (_.I MENU - t/,l, Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature." IFULL AUTO _ rtl_E_ I! The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING displayed.
Page 27 Press t1"/,1' to highlight the item you want to set and press OK. Then press tl'/l!" to make the setting and press OK. • For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to ..to have the VCR automatically search for a channel DAYLIGHT SAVING that carries a time signal.
Page 28 Using Manual Clock Set Before start... • Turn oil the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR "3 using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
Page 29 Press _'/_, to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. 1/2000 12:00A QUITENDSETSELECT Press _'/_ to set the month. 1 /2000 :OOA SELECT QUIT Press _ to highlight the day and press _/_, to set the day. 9/_8/200(_ 12:00AM QUITSETSELECT Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day. The day of the week is set automatically.
Page 30: Presetting Channels
Presetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any C23 Q_D CZ)
Page 31 Press _/_, to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. • To preset cable TV channels: Press 4'/,I" to set ANTENNA/CABLE IANTENNAI CABLE I CABLE CABLE, then press OK. AUTO PRESET AFTMANUALSET FINETUNING _ETURN OUITSETSELECT • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press _1'/_, to set ANTENNA/CABLE IANTENNAT_-ABLE I ANT...
Page 32 Tips • When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY. --_[ Channel number tape length I Remaining and time counter bar indicator (SLV-N60/AX20 pointer searching a specific place on a tape only) I No display •...
Page 33 Presetting/disabling channels manually "--L ) • Number buttons, ENTER CH +/- MENU - t/! Press MENU, then press 't/,l' to highlight MENU © SETTINGS and press OK. SETVOR Pill+ CHANNELS CLOCKSET LANGUAGE _RETURN QUITSETSELECT continued Presetting channels...
Page 34 Press t/!, to highlight TUNER PRESET, = • .,_ then press OK. ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET IMANUAL SET FINE TUNING 7_ETlY_N QUITSETSELECT Channel to be preset 1_) i_) • To preset a channel: 1_) _) 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
Page 35 If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. "C) C23"G:D "CD CZD C2) -- Number buttons, ENTER...
Page 36 Press 4'/!!. to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. _TENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET IMANUAL SET I ADD FtNE TUNING _RETtJRN QUITSETSELECT Press the nu]'nber buttons to select the Selected channel channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER. ANTENNA [ CABLE _) "c:::3 AUTO PRESET...
Page 37: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ System
Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60! AX20 only) How the VCR Plus+ system works Example of "PlusCode" Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the "PlusCode" PlusCode number, a number assigned to each program...
Page 38 F" "C3 CZ)'CC) "C3 CZ:) C_ -- Number buttons, ENTER C:) (:_3 CZ) MENU Press MENU, then press _/,I, to highlight MENU © SETTINGS and press OK. SET VCR PI_+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RE*PL)RN QUtTSETSELECT Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Page 39 Press 'l'/_ to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, then press OK. GULO_ CH ?4 CH LFSTSET GUIDE CH QUIT Enter the guide channel number assigned in k..i l:ll,ltt =1 .j n_l_; r_Wl_ i1111 the program guide and press ENTER. -Q ,@-@ GU#DE TV OH _%:_...
Page 40 After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu. MENU © • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)
Page 41: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY "lo II PAUSE COMMERCIAL PASS [_> PLAY • STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape, The VCR turns on and starts playing i! _ _I automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
Page 42 When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Press _ PLAY. Additional tasks Press Stop play • STOP Pause play I I PAUSE Resume play after pause II PAUSE or 12> PLAY Fast-forward the tape FF during stop Rewind the tape REW during stop Eject the tape...
Page 43 To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the disp ay window resets to "0:00:00." Search for the point afterwards by referring the counter. SP VIDEOAPC I--I .
Page 44: Recording Tv Programs
Recording TV programs ®®(6 TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY • REC SP/EP • STOP 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...
Page 45 Press CH +/- to select the channel or line input video source you want to • CH ® record. II-- /_ i--/ i-_-/ Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or ER SP/EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three Umes as long as SP (Standard Play).
Page 46 To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off tile VIDEO indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.
Page 47: Recording Tv Programs
Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL...
Page 48 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date. DIAL TIMER IIool v'°'°s'l I--I Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER ® "START" and the current time appear alternately in the display window. T /_/ /_-/ VIDEOAPc DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
Page 49: Recording Tv Programs
OlALTIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/- buttons. fIool -- CHANNEL q- TRACKING EP --I .
Page 50 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/Q). The Ja(_) indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/Q) to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
Page 51 Notes • If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, "'FULL" appears in the display window for about five seconds. • If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments...
Page 52: Vcr Plus+ System
Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the "-L J-'_ 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.
Page 53 • Q .@-Q Press the number buttons to enter tl3e PlusCode number. |,l_llUl, If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. CLEAR CANCEL CONFIRM OUST Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP at sP / EP _11'lt_-'|_l-r, SP_E uSE _]:...
Page 54: Recording Tv Programs
To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press I/Q), The O indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/(_ to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
Page 55: Timer
Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. °1/_ _ ®®® - I/(b 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 56 Press 4'/,l!" to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK. Set the date, start and stop time. channel number, and tape speed: DATE START STOP [Ss30SAT 8:00_1 9:00_ 1 Press trill' to set each item. -_--_,__ 2!22 Z;22 _Z 2_...
Page 57 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press I/Q). The JO..) indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/Q) to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
Page 58: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ff-I- i1,._,_.,. -- x2 I1=-SLOW °t Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold down _ FF. During rewind, hold forward or rewind down <1,<1I_ REW. Play at high speed • During playback, press IH_ _ FF or "<1<1 _ REW on the remote comm_.a.nder.
Page 59 • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- buttons if: - Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. -The picture shakes during pause. To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/-) at the same time. Notes • The sound is muted during these operations. •...
Page 60: Setting The Recording
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. •• Cs) QE) CD While recording, press • REC. The @ indicator appears in the display window. SP VIDEO APC 1_1.211_1 Press •...
Page 61: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. -- lid) "CD CZI'CD CLEAR "c::_ _ c::_ i_ "c:::z => if-I-1 11"""""41 II_]l "0 C221Q_D (2D MENU /rll Press I/(_) to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press t1'/'1, to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.
Page 62 Press tl'/,!' to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel. • To change the setting, press OK and press 4,,-/ "_ to highlight the item you want to change, then press t1'/1!• to reset it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press OK.
Page 63: Recording Stereo And Bilingual
Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in tile ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF.
Page 64 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.
Page 65: Searching For A Selected Point On The
Searching for a selected point on the tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only) You can easily find a specific point by "--L " moving the pointer on the TV screen. o11_ The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically.
Page 66 Press 4-/,,,_ to move the pointer (V) to the point where you want to start playback. The VCR starts searching and the cursor (•) moves toward the pointer. When the VCR locates the marked point, playback starts. F ..II ... •...
Page 67: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
Page 68: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press TAPESELECT T_E_A_A_DtO AUTO TAPE SPEED ;:_RETURN )UIT;ET;ELECT _ Press t1'/,[[' to highlight the option to change, then press OK. Press '_/!!" to change the setting, then press OK. To adjust the sharpness, press "_/'_ and press OK.
Page 69 Menu option Set this option to SHARPNESS • L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture. Select L to turn off the sharpness control. "o ¢D Changing menu options...
Page 70: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied) : 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 71 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing II PAUSE • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel, " . • Press INPUT SELECT ._._j [_- CHANNEL +/- to display "L2" [22552Z3 "L1 ") in the display window.
Page 72: General Setup Information
Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit )--, When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from...
Page 73 Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a 300-ohm twin VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR. EAC-32 antenna lead cable connector (not supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
Page 74: Troubleshooting
T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony's, as it may damage the video heads.
Page 75 Symptom Remedy • Check that the clock is set. The timer does not operate. • 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. •...
Page 76: Specifications
ENERGY STAR ® is a U,S. registered mark. LINE OUT As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Sony Corporation has VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® Output signal: I Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync guidelines lot energy efficiency.
Page 77: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel ",,L I/(_ POWER switch (53) • STOP button (42) (71) --_ EJECT button (42) II PAUSE button (42) (71) Tape compartment DIAL TIMER control (47) (SLV-N60/...
Page 78 Display window Timer indicator (49) (53) (56) Tracking indicator (67) SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator Child Lock indicator (50) (54) (63) Time counter/clock/line/channel STEREO indicator (63) indicator (43) (45) (71) Tape speed indicator (45) Remaining tape length indicator (45) VIDEO indicator (46) (72) Tape/recording indicator (45) APC (Adaptive...
Page 79 Rear panel IllllllllIl ]IIllllll IllOOIllllllllll[ AC power cord (7) VHF/UHF INconnector(10)(13)(16) (19) LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (70) VHF/UHFOUTconnector(10)(13)(16) (19) RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (72) LINE AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks continued index to parts and controls 179...
Page 80 Remote commander switch A EJECT button (42) TV/VIDEO button (6) (46) DISPLAY button (45) (65) CLEAR button (43) (53) (62) INPUT SELECT button (46) (71 ) • REC (record) button (45) (60) SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (45) MENU button (22) (55) (61) II PAUSE/t...
Page 81 I/_ (power) switch (6) (53) COUNTER/REMAIN button (45) AUDIO MONITOR button (63) VCR Plus+ button (52) (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Number buttons (53) ENTER button (53) CH (channel) +/- buttons (6) (45) VOL (volume) +/- buttons (6) I_- SLOW button (58) x2 button (58) COMMERCIAL PASS button (42) Index to parts and controls...
Page 82: Index
Index Monaural 63 Adjusting Timer setting 55 picture 35, 67 Monitoring audio during canceling tracking 67 playback 63 changing Advanced option 68 checking AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 35 daily/weekly recording Antenna hookup 10 using the VCR Plus+ Normal audio track 64 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) system 52 Tracking...
Page 83 Hookup 2 cable box (if you have one) or with your TV. To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you SonyOline http://www.world.sony.com/ made A/V connections). Sony Corporation Printed in USA...

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