Sony SLV-N60 User Manual

3-868-107-12 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

If you have any questions about this pr oduct, you may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11,

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLV-N60/AX20/N50/AX10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.076 56 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi ons: (1 ) This device may no t cause harmfu l interference, and (2) this device must acce pt a ny interfe renc e received, including inte rfe renc e t hat m ay cause un de sire d op erati on .

SLV-N60 SLV-AX20

SLV-N50 SLV-AX10

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

• 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

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mech anical vibration o r shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away fro m equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave o ven s o r large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Information

For customers in the USA

CAUTION

Y ou ar e cautioned that any changes or mo difications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee tha t interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna .

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 up on your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No._________________________ Serial No._________________________

WARNING

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 7 Step 3 : Hookups

22 Selecting a language 23 Setting the clock 30 Presetting channels 37 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only)

Basic Operations

41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV programs using the

Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only)

52 Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+ sys tem (SLV-N60/A X20 only)

55 Recording TV programs using the

timer

Additional Operations

58 Playing/searching at various speeds 60 Setting the recording duration time 61 Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

63 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

65 Searching for a selected point on the

tape (SLV-N60/AX20 only)

67 Adjusting the picture 68 Changing me nu options 70 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

72 General setup information 74 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 77 Index to parts and controls 82 Index

Back Cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Getting Started

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac tu red under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

Table of contents

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

• Size AA (R6) batteries

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-N60, AX20, N50, and AX10. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-N60 is the model used for illustration purp oses. Any di fferen ce in operatio n is clearly indicate d in the text, for example, “SLV-N50 only.”

Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

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.

Getting Started

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

123

To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to

the VCR [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the V C R a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from batter y le akage.

• Do not use a new battery with an o ld on e.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

continued

Setting up the remote commander

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to co ntrol non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the ap propriate manufacturer’s code number.

Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the t op of the remote commander to [TV].

Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.

Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked wit h a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to [VIDEO].

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering th em on e at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

TV brand

Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03 J.C.Penn ey 04, 12

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code numb er previously entered will be erased.

• If the TV uses a different remote control syst em from the one programmed to work with the

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set

• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV’s menu may appear on th e TV

Code number

VCR, you cannot contro l your TV with the remote commander.

the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappear s automatically.

TV brand

JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi NEC 04, 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 03, 04 Philips 08 Pioneer 16 Portland 03 Quasar 06, 18 Radio Shack 05, 14

Code number

04, 12, 13, 17

TV brand

RCA 04, 10 Sampo 12 Sanyo 11 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10, 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18 Sylvania 08, 12 Te knika 03, 08, 14 Toshiba 07 Wards 03 , 04, 12 Yorx 12 Zenith 15

Code number

Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following page s to set up your VCR.

If your TV has audio/ video inputs, refer to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below.

If you have Use Refer to

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12 Cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15 No cable box or cable box with only a few

scrambled channels Cable box with only a few scrambled

channels and you are using an A/B switch

After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.

After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.

• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18

Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21

Getting Started

Hookups

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) in pu t jacks, you will get a bette r p ic ture a n d so un d if you hook up your VC R using these connections . For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

Stereo receiverVCR

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

Video cable (not supplied)

Note

• To play a tape in st ereo, you must use the A/ V connection.

Audio cable (not supplied)

VIDEO AUDIO

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiverVCR

AUX IN

Hookups

Completing A/V hookup:

After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this procedure to complete VCR set up. This will prevent unwanted noise in the RF channel.

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

TIMER SET/CHECK

SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

Caution

Connections betw een the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the a nte nna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connection s at the a n t enn a te rm inals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is p rovided to call th e C ATV system installer’ s attention to Article 820- 40 of th e NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practi cal.

Set AUT O ANT SELECT to OFF and press OK.

ADVANCED OPTIONS

AUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO APC TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED FAVORITE CH SHARPNESS

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

ON OFF

ON AUTO ON ON LH

For details, see page 68.

Getting Started

Hookups

Hookup 1

Antenna hookup

Make the following connecti ons 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 high er)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

channels 2–13 only)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

Hookups

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

connector on your

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

For connector type

B and C, no UHF

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

UHF

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplie d). For details, see page 73.

Hookup 1 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 72.

If you made A/V connect ions (from page 8), you can skip this step.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

Getting Started

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For detail s , see page

22.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 31.

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

ANT CABLE

continued

Hookups

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

CH 2 4

PROCESSING

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ s ystem for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ v e set up the VCR, it automa tically sets the clock th e f irst time y ou turn o f f the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right a way, or if the ch annels in your a rea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28.

Note

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window when ever the VCR is turne d

off. During this time, the VCR will sea rc h for a time signal.

Hookups

Hookup 2

Connecting a cable box with man y 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 can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another ch annel

Wall

VCR

VHF/UHF

Cable box

IN OUT

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Getting Started

continued

Hookups

Hookup 2 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichev e r chan nel is no t used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 72.

If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page

22.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

MANUAL and press OK. Then set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page

29.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 31.

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

ANT CABLE

Hookups

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

CH 2 4

PROCESSING

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

You have now completed hookup. If you want t o use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it aut omatically se ts the cloc k the f irst time y ou turn of f the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some T V channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts th e cl ock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal:

Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.

Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature.

Turn of f the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving

Time by picking up the time signal.

Getting Started

If you want to use the timer to record right awa y , or if the channels in your area do n ot carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28.

Notes

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” w ill flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned

off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

Hookups

Hookup 3

You have no cable box, or a cable bo x with only a few scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can’t do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Wall

Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don’t have a cable box.

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

B UHF VHF

C UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Hookups

Hookup 3 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 72.

If you made A/V connect ions (from page 8), you can skip this step.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

Getting Started

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For detail s , see page

22.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details , see page 31.

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

ANT CABLE

continued

Hookups

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 24

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

PLEASE WAIT

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ s ystem for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it a utomatic ally sets the clock the f irst t ime you tur n of f the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right a way, or if the ch annels in your a rea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28.

Note

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off. During this time, the VCR will sea rc h for a time signal.

Hookups

Hookup 4

Connecting a cable box with onl y a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Recommended use

By using an A/B switch (n ot sup plied), this hookup allows you to record bo th scrambled and un scrambled channels conveniently.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the

• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B

What you can’t do

• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is

Getting Started

A/B switch is set to A)

switch is set to B)

set to B)

Wall

Splitter

A/B switch

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box

IN OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

continued

Hookups

Hookup 4 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichev e r chan nel is no t used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 72.

If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.

Set the A/B switch to “A.”

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page

22.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 31.

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

ANT CABLE

Hookups

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

PLEASE WAIT

Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see page 33.

CH 2 4

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. 2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

3 Enter the cable box output channel. 4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.

Cable box output chan nel

Getting Started

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CH 3

CABLE

ADD ERASE

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

You have now completed hookup. If you want t o use the VCR Plus+ system for recording, go to page 37 (SLV-N60/AX20 only).

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it aut omatically se ts the cloc k the f irst time y ou turn of f the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some T V channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts th e cl ock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right awa y , or if the channels in your area do n ot carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 28.

Notes

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A.”

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” w ill flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned

off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

Hookups

Selecting a langu age

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). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

M/m OK

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2.

Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

SELECT :

SET :

MENUQUIT :

Press M/m to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then press

PLAY

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RET U RN and press OK.

OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Selecting a language

Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Some TV and cable chann els 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. If broadcasters in your area are no t yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 28).

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 conn ections , set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Getting Started

M/m OK

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2.

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CLOCK SET

AUTO MANUAL

SELECT :

SET :

MENUQUIT :

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Setting the clock

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press OK.

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

YES

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight FULL AUTO, then press OK.

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

YES NO

Press M/m to highlight YES, then press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

T o acti v ate the Auto Clo ck Set functi on, turn of f the VCR. “ACS” will flash in the display window.

The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature (page 26).

Setting the clock

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU R N and press OK.

Notes

• The clock cann ot be set au toma ti cally if you don ’t receiv e a channel th at carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the cloc k m anually (see page 28).

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes, set the cloc k ma nually.

• If you use Hookup 2, make sure you leave the cable box on.

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” w ill flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned

off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

Getting Started

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Setting the clock

If the clock does not activate

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Number buttons

M/m OK

Setting the clock

PLAY

Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto Clock Set featur e. ”

The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed.

Press M/m to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK.

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

YES NO

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AUTO AUTO

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