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Sony SLV-N99 Operating Instructions Manual

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Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

For customers in the U.S.A.
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
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:
Address:
Telephone No.:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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-N99
© 2002 Sony Corporation
SONY
SLV-N99
Sony Electronics Inc.
680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649
201-930-6972
filename[010cov.fm] model name1[SLV-N99]
3-071-065-11 (1)
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A. 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).
  • 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

    010WAR.fm Page 3 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:44 PM 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.
  • Page 4 010WAR.fm Page 4 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:44 PM • 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

    010COVTOC.fm Page 5 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Table of contents Getting Started 6 Step 1 : Unpacking 7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Hookups 27 Selecting a language 28 Setting the clock 35 Setting up the cable box control 41 Presetting channels 48 Setting up the VCR Plus+®...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    010GET.fm Page 6 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries Unpacking • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)]...

  • 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 •...

  • 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

    Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, go directly to one of the hookups below. For hookup 1 or 2, use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied). For details on obtaining a Cable Mouse controller, contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center.

  • Page 10: Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup

    010GET.fm Page 10 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 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 010GET.fm Page 11 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM C Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 CONTROL S LINE Audio/video cable (not supplied) Control S cable (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. •...
  • Page 12 010GET.fm Page 12 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 1 Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channels on the cable box, simplifying the recording process.
  • Page 13 010GET.fm Page 13 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 1 : VCR setup Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.

  • Page 14: Automatic Clock Setting

    010GET.fm Page 14 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 36. 5 Enter your cable box code number and press OK. For details, see page 36. 6 Select your cable box output channel and press OK. You have now completed hookup.
  • Page 15 010GET.fm Page 15 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 2 Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a digital satellite receiver that is compatible with the Cable Mouse. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process.
  • Page 16 010GET.fm Page 16 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 2 : VCR setup Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 17 010GET.fm Page 17 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 36. 5 Enter your digital satellite receiver code number and press OK. For details, see page 6 Set your digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press OK.
  • Page 18 010GET.fm Page 18 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 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.
  • Page 19 010GET.fm Page 19 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 3 : VCR setup Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 20 010GET.fm Page 20 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 42. 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. You have now completed hookup.
  • Page 21 010GET.fm Page 21 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 4 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 22 010GET.fm Page 22 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 4 : VCR setup Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 23 010GET.fm Page 23 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 42. 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. PLEASE WAIT You have now completed hookup.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Cable Box With Many Scrambled Channels

    010GET.fm Page 24 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 5 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 •...
  • Page 25 010GET.fm Page 25 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Hookup 5 : VCR setup Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 26 010GET.fm Page 26 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 42. 6 The AUTO PRESET starts.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Language

    010GET.fm Page 27 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock

    010GET.fm Page 28 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 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.
  • Page 29 010GET.fm Page 29 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight AUTO, then press PLAY Press M / m to highlight FULL AUTO, then press OK. PLAY Press M / m to highlight YES, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu.
  • Page 30 010GET.fm Page 30 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM If the clock does not activate Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.” The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. Setting the clock Number buttons MENU AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH...
  • Page 31 010GET.fm Page 31 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK. PLAY Press M / m to highlight the item you want to set and press OK. Then press M / m to make PLAY the setting and press OK.
  • Page 32 010GET.fm Page 32 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note • If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature, the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR.

  • Page 33: Using Manual Clock Set

    010GET.fm Page 33 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Using Manual Clock Set Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
  • Page 34 010GET.fm Page 34 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. PLAY Press M / m to set the month. PLAY Press , to highlight the day and press M / m to set the day. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Cable Box Control

    VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, you need to connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 12 and 15) and set the code number and output channel.
  • Page 36 010GET.fm Page 36 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL, then press OK. PLAY Press M / m to highlight CABLE MOUSE, then press OK. PLAY Press M / m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY Press M / m to highlight BOX CODE NO., then press OK.
  • Page 37 010GET.fm Page 37 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight BOX OUTPUT CH, then press OK. PLAY If you want to control a cable box, press M / m to highlight the cable box output channel, then press OK. PLAY If you want to control a digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then press Press MENU to exit the menu.
  • Page 38 010GET.fm Page 38 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Cable box brand Code numbers Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037, 058, 109, 287, 487 Linsay Macom Magnavox 038, 043, 080 Memorex Movie Time 089, 167, 214 Northcoast Novaplex 074, 081, 167, 214 018, 030, 259 Panasonic 032, 118...
  • Page 39 010GET.fm Page 39 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Digital satellite Code numbers receiver brand Sony Echo Star To ensure correct operation • Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the cable box or digital satellite receiver.
  • Page 40 010GET.fm Page 40 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM To check the cable box control setting Press CH +/– on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.) Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander.

  • Page 41: Presetting Channels

    010GET.fm Page 41 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125.
  • Page 42 010GET.fm Page 42 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. PLAY • To preset cable TV channels: Press M / m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to PLAY CABLE, then press OK. • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press M / m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to PLAY ANT, then press OK.
  • Page 43 010GET.fm Page 43 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Tips • When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY. Channel number, program name, and station’s call letters Remaining tape length and time counter The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a specific place on a tape No display •...

  • Page 44: Presetting/Disabling Channels Manually

    010GET.fm Page 44 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Presetting/disabling channels manually Press MENU, then press M / m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Presetting channels Number buttons, ENTER CH +/– MENU SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE...
  • Page 45 010GET.fm Page 45 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. PLAY • To preset a channel: Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. Press OK. Press M / m to set MANUAL SET to ADD, then press OK.

  • Page 46: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    010GET.fm Page 46 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 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.
  • Page 47 010GET.fm Page 47 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. PLAY Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER. Press M / m to highlight FINE TUNING, then press OK.

  • Page 48: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+® Gold System

    010GET.fm Page 48 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Setting up the VCR Plus+ How the VCR Plus+ GOLD system works Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine.

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+® Gold System

    010GET.fm Page 49 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system automatically (Smart Channel Mapping) The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY SET UP. The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure.
  • Page 50 010GET.fm Page 50 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight SET VCR Plus+ sys. (system) CH, then press OK. PLAY The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press M / m to highlight AUTO, then press PLAY The instruction shown on the right appears on the TV screen for a few seconds, then the...
  • Page 51 010GET.fm Page 51 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM To select the channel map If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears: • the first time you turn on the VCR after completing channel mapping •...
  • Page 52 010GET.fm Page 52 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system manually 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.
  • Page 53 010GET.fm Page 53 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM Press M / m to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. PLAY Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER. • If you made Hookup 1, 3, or 4: Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) and press ENTER.
  • Page 54 010GET.fm Page 54 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:47 PM 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+® GOLD system filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11(1)]...

  • Page 55: Basic Operations

    010BAS.fm Page 55 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Basic Operations Playing a tape Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Z EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY X PAUSE X PAUSE COMMERCIAL PASS H PLAY M FF x STOP m REW continued Playing a tape...
  • Page 56 010BAS.fm Page 56 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play...
  • Page 57 010BAS.fm Page 57 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Notes • 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 H PLAY, X PAUSE, M FF, m REW, or x STOP buttons.

  • Page 58: Recording Tv Programs

    010BAS.fm Page 58 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM 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/...
  • Page 59 010BAS.fm Page 59 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM 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 60 010BAS.fm Page 60 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO 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;...

  • Page 61: Recording Tv Programs Using The Dial Timer

    010BAS.fm Page 61 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 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 TIMER.
  • Page 62 010BAS.fm Page 62 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/–...
  • Page 63 010BAS.fm Page 63 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The channel number or station ID appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. DIAL TIMER To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1”...
  • Page 64 010BAS.fm Page 64 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM To set the clock Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window. Press DIAL TIMER. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month. Press DIAL TIMER.
  • Page 65 010BAS.fm Page 65 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM 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.

  • Page 66: Recording Tv Programs Using The Vcr Plus+ Gold System

    010BAS.fm Page 66 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically.
  • Page 67 010BAS.fm Page 67 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. CLEAR Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or SP / EP Press M / m to highlight ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER:...
  • Page 68 010BAS.fm Page 68 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ? / 1 . The 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.

  • Page 69: Setting The Timer Manually

    010BAS.fm Page 69 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

  • Page 70: To Stop Recording

    010BAS.fm Page 70 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Press M / m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK. PLAY Set the date, start and stop time, channel number, and tape speed: PLAY Press M / m to set each item. Press , to highlight and set each item INPUT in turn.
  • Page 71 010BAS.fm Page 71 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM Daily/weekly recording In step 3 on page 70, 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.

  • Page 72: Locking The Vcr (Child Lock)

    010BAS.fm Page 72 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:52 PM 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 the - indicator appears in the display window.

  • Page 73: Additional Operations

    010ADDO.fm Page 73 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds H PLAY M FF m REW TRACKING +/– Playback options Operation During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down View the picture during fast- forward or rewind m REW.
  • Page 74 010ADDO.fm Page 74 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM • 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 •...

  • Page 75: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    010ADDO.fm Page 75 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM 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. indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

  • Page 76: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    010ADDO.fm Page 76 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM 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 highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK. •...
  • Page 77 010ADDO.fm Page 77 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Press M / m to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel. • To change the setting, press OK and press < / , to highlight the item you want to change, then press M / m to reset it.

  • Page 78: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    010ADDO.fm Page 78 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM 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 up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF.
  • Page 79 010ADDO.fm Page 79 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM 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 80: Searching Using The Index Function

    010ADDO.fm Page 80 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Searching using the index function 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. Note •...

  • Page 81: Searching For A Selected Point On The Tape

    010ADDO.fm Page 81 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Searching for a selected point on the tape You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically.
  • Page 82 010ADDO.fm Page 82 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM To cancel searching Press H PLAY or x STOP. To turn off the bar indication Press DISPLAY again. Notes • The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below.

  • Page 83: Locating A Channel By Station Id

    010ADDO.fm Page 83 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Locating a channel by Station ID You can select a TV program using the station’s ID. Before you start... • Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 89). •...

  • Page 84: Creating A Favorite Channel List With Station Id

    010ADDO.fm Page 84 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID You can create your favorite channel list of TV channels with Station ID. You can store up to 10 channels with Station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list.
  • Page 85 010ADDO.fm Page 85 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Press < / , to select the station ID you want to set. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as needed. Press ENTER. Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Picture

    010ADDO.fm Page 86 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
  • Page 87 010ADDO.fm Page 87 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON on PAGE2 of the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (The APC indicator lights up in the display window).

  • Page 88: Changing Menu Options

    010ADDO.fm Page 88 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Changing menu options Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK. Press M / m to highlight the option to change, then press OK. To go to PAGE2, highlight NEXT and press OK. To return to PAGE1, highlight PREVIOUS and press OK.
  • Page 89 010ADDO.fm Page 89 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM Menu option Set this option to • ON when using favorite channel list. FAVORITE CH • OFF when using station ID list. For details, see pages 83 and 84. PAGE 2 Menu option Set this option to •...

  • Page 90: Editing With Another Vcr

    010ADDO.fm Page 90 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM 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. •...

  • Page 91: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)

    010ADDO.fm Page 91 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:54 PM 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.

  • Page 92: Additional Information

    010ADDI.fm Page 92 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM 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 the VCR.

  • Page 93: Attaching The External Antenna Connector

    010ADDI.fm Page 93 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM 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.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    010ADDI.fm Page 94 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM 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.
  • Page 95 010ADDI.fm Page 95 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM Symptom The timer does not operate. A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The channels on the VCR cannot be changed. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen.

  • Page 96: Specifications

    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 NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SLV-N99] [3-071-065-11 (1)] ®...

  • Page 97: Index To Parts And Controls

    010ADDI.fm Page 97 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ? / 1 POWER switch (67) B Tape compartment C Z EJECT button (56) D m REW (rewind) button (56) (73) E H PLAY button (56) (73) The H button has a tactile dot.

  • Page 98: Display Window

    010ADDI.fm Page 98 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM Display window STEREO SAP LP SP A Timer indicator (63) (67) (70) B SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (78) C STEREO indicator (78) D Tape speed indicator (59) E VIDEO indicator (60) (92) F APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (87) Index to parts and controls...

  • Page 99: Rear Panel

    010ADDI.fm Page 99 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM Rear panel A AC power cord (9) B CONTROL S IN jack (11) (90) C CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack (12) (15) D LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (15) (90) E RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (92) F VHF/UHF IN connector (12) (15) (18) (21) (24)

  • Page 100: Remote Commander

    010ADDI.fm Page 100 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM Remote commander Index to parts and controls A •TV / VIDEO switch (7) B Z EJECT button (56) C TV/VIDEO button (8) (60) D DISPLAY button (59) (81) E CLEAR button (56) (67) (77) F SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (59) G INPUT SELECT button (60) (91)
  • Page 101 010ADDI.fm Page 101 Friday, November 30, 2001 1:58 PM L ? / 1 (power) switch (8) (67) M COUNTER/REMAIN button (59) N AUDIO MONITOR button (78) The AUDIO MONITOR button has a tactile dot. O VCR Plus+ button (66) P Number buttons (67) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.

  • Page 102: Index

    010COVIX.fm Page 102 Friday, November 30, 2001 2:03 PM Index Adjusting picture 46 tracking 86 Advanced option 88 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 46 Antenna hookup 21 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) Audio track 79 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 10 Auto Clock Set 28 Auto Tape Speed 88 Cable box control cable box code number...

  • Page 103: Quick Reference To Using The Vcr

    • Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4). 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia To watch TV 1 Turn off the VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/VIDEO...

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