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Sony SLV-N500 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SLV-N500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating
Instructions
For customers in the USA
Many solutions to common problems and service information can be found at
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or contact Sony VCR service at 1 (800) VHS-
SONY.
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  • Page 1 Sony VCR service at 1 (800) VHS- SONY. To register your purchase of this product, visit: www.so ny.com/product registration For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669). For Customers in Canada...
  • Page 2 Installing • Allow adequate air alrculation to prevent internal Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony heat buildup. dealer regarding this product. Model • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, Serial No.
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards Attachments Do not use attachments For your protection, please read these safety recommended by the manufacturer, instructions completely before operating they may cause hazards. appliance, and keep this manual for fulure reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions instructions on the appliance, or the one described Cleaning...
  • Page 4 Service • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a Damage Requiring Service bookcase, or built-in cabinet, Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer unless proper ventilation servicing to qualified service personnel under provided. following conditions: •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 6 Step 1 : Unpacking 7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Hookups 17 Step 4 : Selecting a language 18 Step 5 : Setting the clock 23 Step 6 : Presetting channels 27 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+®...

  • 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 Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR_ SLV-NT00 is the model used for illustration purposes.

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

    Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (*) can be used to operate your Sony TV. if the TV does not have the [] symbol near the remote sensor, this "CZZZT'"...
  • Page 8 Now you can use the I/Q), VOL +/--, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons mm'ked with a dot (*) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset *TV/_ to _. Code numbers of controllable...
  • Page 9 Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work witl_ the VCR, you cannot control your TV with fl_e remote commander.

  • Page 10: Step 3 : Hookups

    • 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...
  • Page 11 Audio/video (AN) 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 12 Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV). I_ Use this hookup if you are 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. The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window.
  • Page 14 Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended 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 Hookup 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 cannot 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 "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" (_D _ "4CH" in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu ,_ MENU (page 52).

  • 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 (3E) C;D C;D the clock. MENU The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting...
  • Page 19 Press '_/![' to select AUTO, then press OK. Tk_e 7one: [AUTO ] Dayligh_ SaviIN: [ AUTO QuEt :MENU Press'J't° search a c hann EA press. For 41,,,/,,_,,ClocktOsetmake,cH the setting and press OK. _oayl_ghtsaris,g: [AUTO l Leave the setting to AUTO to have the VCR automa[lcally Select :** set :**...
  • Page 20 Notes • The clock cmmot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 21). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting fl_e clock...
  • Page 21 Using Manual Clock Set Before you start.., • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" "4CH" in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). if both are used, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel, if your TV <_D CZ) CZ) is connected...
  • Page 22 Press 4'/1_, to set the month. YEAR TIME [E_d Quit :MENU r---- 1 Press _ to flash the day and press 't/lJ, to set the day. iiiiiii i iiiiii_ iii I iii D ¥EAa TEME i 9_-2003 12:00_ bo0:o_ o_,,:OONU Select : _.* Set the year, hour, and minutes...

  • 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 _/1_ to move the cursor (!_) to "Ant/Cable." r---- 1 • To preset cane TV channels: Press _/-,_ to select CABLE. AUto preset Channe_ add / erase Guide channe_ setup l_ A_l/Cable: [CASLE l Qull :MENU • To preset VHF and UHF channels: r,,_,,,,ou...,,,,=.._ Press _/-,_ to select ANTENNA.
  • Page 25 Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start.., • Turn on the VCR and the TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • get the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu "(ZD (ZD'(25) (page 52). if both are used, set the "VCR Output CH"...
  • Page 26 Press _/'1_ to move the cursor (!_) to "Channel add/erase," then press OK. 'Q) '2(0 "@ • To preset a channel: Channelto be preset "6_.) 1 Press the number buttons to enter the "4(5) _ "Q) "8Q8) " 9(._) channel number, then press ENTER. '0_ "C_) 2 Press ,,,*., then press OK or MENU.
  • Page 27 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ ®system (SLV-N700 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" PlusCod_ number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most 5130 MOVIE...
  • Page 28 "Q¸'(i) O(:_ (3E3 C23 CC) _= MENU Press MENU. MENU © Timer set / cheer Clock sat Tuner preset Advanced options Langllage ( IrlJorrla / Larlgue genoa : l.*_ Q_It :MENU r---- 1 Press _/1_, to move the cursor (!_) to "Tuner preset,"...

  • Page 29: Step 7 : Setting Up The Vcr Plus+® System (Slv-N7O0 Only)

    Press t'/!1, to move the cursor (1_) to "Guide [GU_DECH] channel setup," then press OK. ffv CN Enter actual receiving char_nel Sele¢[ : _,_, Quit :MKNU The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press .4.,,/,,,i_ to select the channel number that does not match the guide channel.

  • Page 30: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape CLEAR -- DISPLAY -- REPLAY -- II PAUSE --- COMMERCIAL SKIP -= IZ> PLAY '-- • STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts pl_ying automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
  • Page 31 Press 12> PLAY. The display window shows the playback _l,-Tm time and playback direction. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Hour •inute Additional tasks Press Stop play • STOP Pause play |1 PAUSE Resume play after pause I I PAUSE or [2>...
  • Page 32 To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to fiart later. The counter in the display window resets to "00:00" or "0:00" "lb search for the counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see "Ib search for the counter 0:00:00 point"...

  • Page 33: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs .-- TV/VIDEO -- COUNTER/ REMAIN __ DISPLAY • ® .© .® "®"®"® ®® ® -- ENTER .®._ == SP/EP --. CH +/- INPUT == SELECT -- • --= • STOP iiii Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.
  • Page 34 Press CH +L- to select the channel or line input video source you want to • CH recor& Press SPfEP to select the tape speed, SP or EE SP/EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play).
  • Page 35 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 36 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ ® system (SLV-N700only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set .= i/@ automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with manual timer settings at one time.

  • Page 37: Recording Tv Programs Using The

    Press '_/![' to move the cursor (,) to "Enter code." "_Q)'2(.0'3(_) Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode "4_) "g(_) " 6Q6) number. "Q) "8(_) " 9(g) If you make a mistake, press _ and re-enter Speed [AUTO] %(2) the correct numbel: Selec[ : _4...
  • Page 38 Press OK to confirm the setting. Ib enter another setting, repeat steps I to 7. MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. © Press I/Q) to turn off the VCR. The T[MER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

  • Page 39: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to eight programs together with the VCR plus+ system at one time. '(ZD CZ)'CZD Before you start...
  • Page 40 Press t'/11, to move the cursor (!>) to "Timer set/check," then press OK. iiiiiiiiii Select : _. : _,_, Er_d Quit :MENU If necessary, press '_/![' to move the cursor (1_) to the row that is to be set. Set the channel number, start and stop time, date, and tape speed:...
  • Page 41 Daily/weekly recording in step 4 above, press _, to select the recol_ting pattern. Each time you press 1!', the indication changes as shown below. Press _ to change the indication in reverse order. MO~FR ---, SUN'S --, MON'S -* ..--* SAT'S -* 1 month later --* (dates count down) --* the current date To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/(_).

  • Page 42: Locking The Vcr (Child Lock)

    Locking the VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all I/(D POWER of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. • STOP To lock the VCR When the VCR is turned on, hold down I/_) POWER until "LOC"...

  • Page 43: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ,_ I_ SLOW ,.= _z> PLAY -- IH_FF TRACKING +/- _==_-------= _= <1<1REW iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During f_st-forw_rd, hold down _ Ff. During rewind, hold down forward or rewind REW.

  • Page 44: 44 Playing/Searching Atvariousspeeds

    Tips • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. The picture shakes during pause. • TbeVCRturnsonandstortsplaybackautomaticallybypressingl2:> PLAY--with the VCR power turned ofl_ Notes • The sound is muted during these operations. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs...

  • Page 45: Quick Timer Recording

    Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. • C_D C) While recording, press • REC. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window. .-N.' O F[" 3 n "" Press •...

  • Page 46: Checking/Changing/Cauceling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start.., • Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel. ® :_ ® -,,_ °CD CZD°CZD "(9 "®"® Q ® ® • ® .® .® "c:_ C) = MENU _,_'_"- Press I/(_)to turn on the VCR. Press MENU.
  • Page 47 Press _/![' to move the cursor (,) 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 48: Recording Stereo Aud 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 LEFI, RIGHT, or MONO. If there is noise in the stereo program, select MONO.

  • Page 49: 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. -_ SEARCH CE) CZ) CZ) t/4/<-/-_ [:_ PLAY To search using the index function (Scan and Play) The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each...
  • Page 50 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 51: Adjusting The Picture (Tracking)

    Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/- on the VCR to display VlACmNG tracking meter.
  • Page 52 Changing menu options Press MENU. Press _/lJ" (!1_) r----..,,_,o..=,..,.--] to move cursor to "Advanced options:' then press Atl{0 play: [ ON ] AUto repeat: [ OFF ] At_to power off: [ OFF ] Power save: [ OFF ] VCR Oufpu[ [ 3CH ] Qul{ :MENU...

  • Page 53: Changing Menu Options

    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 54: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 Other (Player) LINE Audio/video cable (not supplied) L_ow_ : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. •...
  • Page 55 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing II PAUSE • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or CHANNEL +/- to display "L I" or "L2" in the display window. •...

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Additional Information Antenna information Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a | _-_ 300-ohm twin VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector 1_,,,_ lead cable (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the _-'_ ,nte°na connector (not °7...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    TRACKING buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of "Troubleshooting"). Clem_ the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads clem_ed...
  • Page 58 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 al its end. •...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) ENERGY STAR _ is a US. registered malk Standald output: 327 mVrms As an ENERGY STAR PartneL Sony Corporation Load impedance: 47 kilohms detennined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR _ Output impedance: less _han I0 kilobms...

  • Page 60: Index To Parts Mad Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel SLV-N700 SLV-N500 I/(_) POWER switch (38) (40) • STOP button* (31) (55) Remote sensor |l PAUSE button (31) (55) CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- buttons* Tape compartment (34) (51) _ EJECT...
  • Page 61 Display window Time counter/clock/line/channel Tape indicator (34) indicator (32) (34) (55) TIMER indicator (38) (40) VCR indicator (35) Hi-Fi indicator (48) .-N.' continued Index to parts and controls...
  • Page 62 Rear panel SLV*N700 SLV*N500 RF IN (FROM ANZ) connector (12) AC power cord (I0) (13) (15) (14) (16) LINE OUT AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO jacks ( I 1) RF OUT (TO TV) connector (12) (14) (16) LINE IN I AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO jacks (54) Index to parts and controls...
  • Page 63 Remote commander oTV / _ switch A EJECT button (3 I) TV/VIDEO button (8) (35) CLEAR button (32) (47) DISPLAY button (34) SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (34) INPUT SELECT button (35) (55) • REC (record) button (34) (45) |J,- SLOW button (43) iiii _ IIIIIIQ'_ MENU...
  • Page 64 |/_) (power) switch (8) (38) (40) COUNTER/REMAIN button (34) AUDIO MONITOR button *_ (48) VCR Plus+ button .2 (36) "cz Number buttons *l (35) (37) "CD C2) ENTER button (35) CH (channel) +/- buttons *_ (8) (34) VOL (volume) +/- buttons (8) SEARCH button (49) REPLAY button (31) ×2 button (43)

  • Page 65: Index

    Index tab 35 Adjusting Language selecting Safety picture Locking the VCR SAP (Second Audio Program) LP mode tracking Advanced option Searching Antenna hookup al various speeds Audio track 48 for a blank portion Monaural for the counter 0 point Audio/video (A/V) hookup Monitoring...
  • Page 66 2, 3, 2 Select the channel with your or 4). cable box (if you have one) 4 Set tile cable box to tile or with your TV. channel you want to watch. http Jkwvw.sony, nef] Sony Corporation Printed in China AC68*01954A...

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