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Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating
Instructions
For customers in the USA
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SLV-N88
SLV-N77
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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA 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...
  • Page 2 • Atlow adequate air circulation 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 (rags, blankets, Serial No.
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards Attachments attachments For your protection, please read these safely recommended by the manufacturer, instructions completely before operating tile they may cause hazards. appliance, and keep tiffs manual for fixture rel?rence. Carefully obselwe all warnings, precautions instructions on the appliance, or the one described Cleaning the operating...
  • Page 4 Service • Never place tbe set in a confined space, such as a Damage Requiring Service bookcase, or buitt-in cabinet, Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer unless propel" ventilation selwicing 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 Step 3 : Hookups Step 4 : Selecting a language Step 5 : Setting the clock Step 6 : Presetting channels Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+®* system (SLV-N88 only) Basic Operations Recording...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the tbllowing items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA ([{6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: SLV_N88, SEV-N77...

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

    (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the [_c_ YOU can use this remote --i _ remote commander marked with a...
  • Page 8 TV. YOu can also use the buttons marked with a dot (-) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset -TV / VIDEO to VIDEQ. Code numbers of controllable if more than one code number...
  • Page 9 Notes • If you enter a new code nmnber, the code number previously entered wilI be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system l?oln the one programed to work with VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote comlnander.

  • 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 (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 12 Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the fbllowing connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable 'rv). Use this hookup if you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 213 and channels 14 and higher) •...
  • Page 13 Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. The VCR automatically presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. AC power cord_ to AC outlet _ The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels.
  • Page 14 Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended Use 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. 7Z,iL 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 •...

  • Page 17: Step 4 : Selecting A Language

    Step 4 : Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Before you start... Oc:z • Turn on the VCR andthe • Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever channel is not used in -- MENU your area.

  • Page 18: Step 5 : Setting The Clock

    Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically the clock. -- MENU The Auto Clock Set t_ature works only ifa channel in your area is broadcasting...
  • Page 19 Press '_/1_ to select AUTO, then press OK. • Clock set CH [AUTO] Time zone: [ AUTO ) DayEght Saving: [ AUTO ] Qt_it ; MENU Select ; ** Press '_/1_, to select the item you want. Then press ,*=/,-,1_ to make the setting and press OK. •...
  • Page 20 Notes • The clock cannot be set autolnatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If"so, set _be dock manually (page 21). • If there are only a tbw channels in your area that cant time signals_ setting the dock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes.
  • Page 21 Using Manual Clock Set Before you start,,, • Tm-n on the VCR andthe • Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel (page 60).
  • Page 22 oT E AR °2 Press t/'_ to set the month. ;_g_ 20o2 sun _2oo,_ Selecl : _,* _¢¢ Er_d : OK ress "_ to tlash the day and press t/l_ to set D EA °2 the day. 2002 12_00'_u Select ;...

  • Page 23: Step 6 : Presetting Channels

    Step 6 : 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.
  • Page 24 Press t/'l_ to move the cursor (1_) to "Ant/Cable." ,N_, • To preset cable TV channels: • Ant / Cable [ CABLE AuLo preset Channel _ erase Press 4-/,,,_ to select CABLE. Gt_de ch_nrle_ setup S_lect ; • _, - To preset VHF and UHF channels: •...
  • Page 25 Presetting/disabling channels manually Before start.., "-L__T" • Turn on the VCR and the TV. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever channel is not used in "_ (223"(2D your area.
  • Page 26 Press t/'_ to move the cursor (1_) to "Channel add/erase," then press OK. Channel to be preset "1Q) "_(_)"3(2 ) • To preset a channel: '4(_)'Q 'e(.e) 1 Press the number buttons to enter the "Q) "8(_)%(2) channel number, then press ENTER. '0(g) "(-..3 2 Press .-I_, then press OK or MENU.
  • Page 27 Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ ® system (SLV-N88 only) How the VCR Plus+ system works Example "PlusCode" 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...
  • Page 28 "o "o "o "Q"o "o "o "o "o (rE) (Z) -- MENU Press MEN U. MENU © • Timer set ] cheek Clock Tuner preset Advanced op{io_s L_nguage _ Idiema / Langue ; OK _'_la Quit MENU Select ; • ress _,/lJ"...
  • Page 29 Press t_/1_ to move the cursor (1_) to "Guide channel setup," then press OK. The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press "l,,,,,/,,,_ to select the channel number that does not match the guide channel.

  • Page 30: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape -- _ E3ECT -- CLEAR -- DISPLAY • @.® .® • Q .® .® "®'c_ -- REPLAY --IIPAUSE -- COMMERCIAL SKIP --[:>-PLAY --IH_FF -- • STOP -- _ Tttm on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape.
  • Page 31 Press 12:> PLAY. _/(/"(_gr_r'_'_ The display window shows the playback time and playback direction. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Hour Minute Additional tasks Press Stop play • STOP Pause play || PAUSE Resume play after pause || PAUSE or E:>...
  • Page 32 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." 'Ib search tbr the counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see "To search for the counter 0:00:00 point"...
  • Page 33 Recording TV programs _) "_ -- TV/VIDEO -- COUNTER/ REMAIN --DISPLAY "o"®"® • @ .® .® "o"®"® ,-- ENTER "®'_ -- SP/EP -- CH +/- "13 INPUT -- SELECT -- • REC _C23 -- • STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record ti'om a cable box, turn it on.
  • Page 34 Press CH +/to select the channel or line input video source you want to record. Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or ER SP/EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture...

  • Page 35: Recording Tv Programs

    To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to tum offthe VIDEO indicator (or the VCR indicator tbr SLV- N77 and SLV-N55) 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;...

  • Page 36: Dial Timer (Slv-N88 Only)

    Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N88 only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make I/(D POWER CHANNEL +/- • STOP your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within timer recordings of programs without...
  • Page 37 DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. _ You can set the recording start time in l5 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/buttons. (:5(5 / I.:lU CHANNEL VIDEO IIT'IIRT _°_ Press DIAL TIMER.
  • Page 38 Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. DIAL TIMER ® "OK" appears in the display window tbr about five seconds. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and - buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
  • Page 39 To set the clock Hold down DIAL TIMER so that the MONTE[ indicator and "I" appear in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month. Press DIAL TIMER. The DAY indicator and "1"...
  • Page 40 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer thnction 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. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set.

  • Page 41: Vcr Plus

    Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ ®system (SLV-N88 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the "-_ TV program guide. The date, time and .INt_J" channel number of that program are set ® ® automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER...
  • Page 42 Press 't/'_ to move the cursor (1_) to "Enter code." "4_.)"_(_.) " @ PlusCode number. • Ente_a_ r,_"a_l, "7(.0"8Q_) "9Q9) If you make a mistake, press '_ and re- M,o_[0_] [ONCE] 0(.9.) enter the correct number, s_e_ [AU'roI '(-!) '_(0 "aQ_) Press the number buttons to enter the Er,a...
  • Page 43 Press OK to contirm the setting. To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 7. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Press I/Q) to turn offthe VCR. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by tbr recording.
  • Page 44 Setting the timer manually if the VCR Plus+ system is not available your area, tbllow the instructions below to ,[d_" set the timer to record programs. You can ® - I/_ preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and the VCR plusT system one time.

  • Page 45: Setting The Timer Manually

    Press t_/,1_ to move the cursor (1_) to "Timer set/check," then press OK. If necessary, press _/'1_ 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: 1 Press _ to flash each item in turn.
  • Page 46 Daily/weekly recording in step 4 above, press ,1_to select the recording pattern. Each time you press ,_,, the indication changes as shown below. Press _ to change the indication in reverse orden 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...

  • Page 47: Locking The Vcr (Child Lock)

    Locking the VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all I/(_) POWER of the buttons oll 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/Q) POWER on the VCR until "LOC" appears in the display window.
  • Page 48 Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ,--E:_PLAY --IHI-FF TRACKING +/- -- _ © Playback options Operation View the picture during f_st- During lbst-fo_ward, hold down _ FF. During rewind, bold down lbrward or rewind REW. Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press _ FF or _ REW.
  • Page 49 Tips • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons Streaks appear while playing in stow motion. The picture shakes during pause. • The VCR turns oll and sta]_s playback automatically by pressing {2z_ PLAY _ with tbe VCR power turned of}'.
  • Page 50 Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. -- • (]_D (2D (2D While recording, press • REC. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window. F'IF'I.-I I-I IVLI.ZJ I_! Press •...
  • Page 51 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before start... • Turn oll the TV and set it to the video channel. - i/_ "C_ CZ_'CE_ -- CLEAR • Q .Q .Q • Q .@.@ • Q .@.@ "Q "C:D (3_ CZ_ C_ -- MENU - t/ll./_-/--_ Press I/(_ to turn on the VCR.
  • Page 52 Press _/_, to move the cursor (1_) to "Timer set/check," then press OK. • ff 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 offthe to return to recording standby.
  • Page 53 Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO MONITOR display S'I EREO on the TV screen. You can also select LEkT, RIGHT, or MONO. there is noise in the stereo program, select MONO.
  • Page 54 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 -- SEARCH various search functions. C_D CZ) CD - t/1/*-/_ PLAY To search using the index function (Scan and Play)
  • Page 55 To search for the counter 0:00:00 point _1_ mark a point on the tape that you want to lind later, reset the tape counter "0:00:00." The VCR automatically thst-tbx_,vards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter. Press SEARCH. 2 Press _'.
  • Page 56 Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occnr if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. TRACKING Press TRACKING -7/on the VCR to display tracking meter.
  • Page 57 Changing menu options Press MENU. Press t_/,!" (1_) to move the cursor to "Advanced options," then press • TapeS_lec[: [T120 Auto play: [ ON ] Auto repeat: [ OFF Aura power off; [ OFF Power save [ OFF Quit ; MENU Seler._ i.,I _ ;...
  • Page 58 Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This (Recorder) LINE-2 Other (Player) Audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Makesm'eyouconnecttheplugstojacksofthesanlecolor. • I f the other VCR is a monaural lype and connected to this VCR's LINE-2 IN jacks, connect...
  • Page 59 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 "LI" or "L2" in the display window. •...
  • Page 60 Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal t?om the VCR. -- TV/VIDEO •...
  • Page 61 Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable tbr a 300-ohm twin VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna lead cable connector (not supplied) to connect antenna to the VCR. EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) Loosen the screws oll the antenna connector.
  • Page 62 Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD or T-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. [f 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, as it may damage the video heads.
  • Page 63 Symptom Remedy • Cbeck that the clock is set. Tile tilner does not operate. • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the safety tab bas not been removed. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. •...
  • Page 64 Standard ompm: 327 mVnns notice¸ Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output hnpedance: less than I0 kilohms ENERGY STAR is a US registered mark As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Col_orafion determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines lbr energy efficiency 64 Specifications...
  • Page 65 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) tbr details. Front panel SLV-N88/SLV-N77 SLV-N55 ,qED[ _qED[1 I/(I) POWER switch (43) (45) • STOP button *E (31) (59) Remote sensor (7) II PAUSE button (31) (59) Tape compartment DIAL TIMER .2 (36) _ EJECT...
  • Page 66 Display window SLV-N88 SLV-N77/SLV-N55 SP/EP indicator (34) DAY indicator (39) TIMER indicator (43) (45) YEAR indicator (39) 'lZape indicator (34) Hi-Fi indicator (53) 'rime counter/clock/line/channel START indicator (36) indicator (32) (34) (59) STOP indicator (37) VIDEO indicator (35) (60) DATE indicator (39) VCR indicator (35) (60)
  • Page 67 Rear panel SLV-N88/SLV-N77 SLV-N55 AC power cord (10) (13) (15) RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector (12) (14) (16) LINE OUT AUDIO R/AUDIO RF OUT (TO TV) connector (12) (14) VIDEO jacks (11) (16) LINE IN 1 AUDIO R!AUDIO L/VIDEO CH 3/4 switch (60) jacks (58) continued...
  • Page 68 Remote commander -TV / VIDEO switch (7) A EJECT button (31) TVTVIDEO button (8) (35) CLEAR button (32) (52) DISPLAY button (34) SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (34) .Q .® .Q INPUT SELECT button (35) (59) • ® .® .® •...
  • Page 69 I/(!) (power) switch (8) (43) (45) COUNTER/REMAIN button (34) AUDIO MONHOR button *l (53) VCR Plus+ button .2 (41) Number buttons* _(35) (42) ENTER button (35) "CD CD CH (channel) buttons *E (8) (34) VOL (volume)-7 buttons o ol SEARCH button (54) REPLAY button (31)
  • Page 70 Index Acliusting Language selecting Salbty tab 35 picture Locking the VCR 47 SAP (Second Audio Program) LP mode tracking Advanced option Searching at various speeds Antenna hookup Audio track 53 lbr a blank portion Monaural lbr the counter 0 point Audio/_ideo (A/V) hookup...
  • Page 71 (usually 2, 3, 2 SeIect the channel with your or 4). cable box (if you have one) 4 Set the cable box to the or with your TV. chrome] you want to watch. httpJhvww.sony.net] Sony Corporation PrintedinChina AC68-01692A...

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