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Sony SLV-N650 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA
Many solutions to common problems and service information can be found at
www.sony.com/vcrhelp or contact Sony VCR service at 1 (800) VHS-
SONY.
To register your purchase of this product, visit:
www.sony.com/productregistration
For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer
Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
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-N750
SLV-N650
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA Many solutions to common problems and service information can be found at www.sony.com/vcrhelp or contact Sony VCR service at 1 (800) VHS- SONY. To register your purchase of this product, visit: www.sony.com/productregistration For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
  • 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 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._________________________...

  • Page 4: 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 5 • 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 7 Step 1 : Unpacking 8 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 : Hookups 18 Step 4 : Selecting a language 19 Step 5 : Setting the clock 24 Step 6 : Presetting channels Basic Operations 28 Playing a tape 31 Recording TV programs...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this VCR. Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N750 and SLV-N650. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.

  • Page 8: 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. If the TV does not have the...

  • Page 9: 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 10 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. TV brand Sony Akai Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher...

  • Page 11: Step 3 : Hookups

    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 Sony dealer or qualified technician. Caution Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV...

  • Page 12: 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 13 Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) •...
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16 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 17: 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 cannot do •...

  • Page 18: 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 “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 47). If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH”...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 21 Notes • 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 22). • 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 22: Using Manual Clock Set

    Using Manual Clock Set Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 47). If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH” to either channel. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
  • Page 23 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 24: 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 25 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Ant/Cable.” PLAY • To preset cable TV channels: Press < PLAY • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press < PLAY Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Auto preset,” then press OK. PLAY All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.

  • Page 26: 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 “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 47). If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH”...
  • Page 27 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Channel add/erase,” then press OK. PLAY • To preset a channel: Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. Press PLAY MENU • To disable a channel: • CH Press CH +/–...

  • Page 28: 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. Playing a tape Playback Dial Z EJECT CLEAR...
  • Page 29 Press H PLAY. The display window shows the playback PLAY time and playback direction. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape Using Playback Dial on the VCR With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options.
  • Page 30 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” or “0:00.” 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 31: 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. TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY ENTER SP/EP CH +/– INPUT SELECT z REC...
  • Page 32 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 33 To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VCR indicator 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. Select another channel on the TV.

  • Page 34: Setting The Timer

    Setting the timer You can preset up to eight programs at one time. 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.

  • Page 35: To Stop Recording

    Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to set/check, ” PLAY If necessary, press M/m to move the cursor (B) to 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.
  • Page 36 Daily/weekly recording In step 4, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. MO~FR t SUN’S t MON’S t ... t SAT’S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds TRACKING +/– Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2. Play in slow motion Play frame by frame To resume normal playback Press H PLAY.
  • Page 39 Using Playback Dial on the VCR With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options. View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Tips • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. –...

  • Page 40: Quick Timer Recording

    Quick Timer Recording 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 41: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU. CLEAR MENU M/m/</, continued Checking/changing/canceling timer settings...
  • Page 42 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) 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 settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Searching Using Various Functions

    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. 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.
  • 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. Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Advanced options,” then press OK. Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the option to change. Press </, to change the setting. Press MENU to exit the menu. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
  • Page 48 Setting the RF Output channel When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the “VCR Output CH” in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

  • Page 49: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN 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 50: Operation (When Recording On This 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. •...

  • Page 51: Additional Information

    Additional Information Antenna information Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use an 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.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The ?/1 (on/standby) 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 SLV-N750 SLV-N650 A ?/1 (on/standby) POWER switch (35) B Remote sensor (8) C Tape compartment D A EJECT button (29) E H PLAY button* (29)/M FF (fast-...

  • Page 56: Display Window

    Display window A Tape indicator (32) B TIMER indicator (35) C Hi-Fi indicator (43) Index to parts and controls D Time counter/clock/line/channel indicator (30) (32) (50) E VCR indicator (33)

  • Page 57: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SLV-N750 SLV-N650 A AC power cord (11) (14) (16) B LINE OUT AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO jacks (12) C LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO jacks (49) D RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector (13) (15) (17) E RF OUT (TO TV) connector (13) (15)

  • Page 58: Remote Commander

    Remote commander Index to parts and controls A •TV / VIDEO switch (8) B Z EJECT button (29) C TV/VIDEO button (9) (33) D CLEAR button (30) (42) E DISPLAY button (32) F SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (32) G INPUT SELECT button (33) (50) H z REC (record) button (32) (40) I y SLOW button (38)
  • Page 59 L ?/1 (on/standby) (power) switch (9) (35) M COUNTER/REMAIN button (32) N AUDIO MONITOR button* (43) O Number buttons* (33) P ENTER button (33) Q CH (channel) +/– buttons* (9) (32) R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (9) S SEARCH button (44) T REPLAY button (29) U ×2 button (38) V COMMERCIAL SKIP button (29)

  • Page 60: Index

    Index Adjusting picture 46 tracking 46 Advanced option 47 Antenna hookup 13 Audio track 43 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 12 Auto Clock Set 19 Auto Tape Speed 36 Cable hookup 11 Child Lock 37 Cleaning the video heads 52 Clock setting 19 Commercial Skip 29 Connecting Cable TV 17...

  • Page 64: 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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