Sony SLV-X9N ShowView User manual

3-068-372-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-X9N
© 2001 Sony Corporation
PAL

2WARNING
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified
service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the mains, 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.
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, mechanical
vibration or 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 from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
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.
Caution
Television programmes, 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
transmitter and/or programme owner.
Compatible colour systems
This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G
or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system
and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or
MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour systems.
Recording of video sources based on other colour
systems cannot be guaranteed.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system
is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Power consumption during standby:
• Power consumption during standby at
“FULL” of Power save mode 1.2 W
Reduction and phase-out of
halogenated flame retardant:
• Halogenated flame retardant not used in
print wired boards of main portions.
• Halogenated flame retardant not used in
Front panel and Rear panel.
Complete abolition of polystyrene
foam:
• Cushion materials formed by corrugated
board used in packaging materials.
is included as an indication of Sony’s
consideration toward the environment.

3
Table of contents
Getting Started
Table of contents
Getting Started
4Index to parts and controls
9Step 1 : Unpacking
10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
14 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
18 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the
VCR
21 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
23 Step 6 : Setting the clock
27 Selecting a language
28 Presetting channels
32 Changing/disabling programme
positions
37 Setting the Canal Plus decoder
Basic Operations
42 Playing a tape
44 Recording TV programmes
47 Recording TV programmes using
the Dial Timer
52 Recording TV programmes using
the ShowView system
56 Recording TV programmes using
the timer
Additional Operations
60 Playing/searching at various speeds
62 Setting the recording duration time
63 Synchronized Recording
65 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
67 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
69 Searching using the Smart Search
function
71 Storing, searching and deleting
programme information (Smart
Search Plus)
76 Searching using the index function
77 Adjusting the picture
79 Reducing the VCR’s power
consumption
80 Changing menu options
Editing
83 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
85 Basic editing
86 Audio dubbing
Additional Information
87 Troubleshooting
92 Specifications
94 Index
Back Cover
Quick Start Guide

4Index to parts and controls
Getting Started
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
A?/1(on/standby) switch (18)
BTape compartment
CRemote sensor (10)
DA(eject) button (42)
EShuttle ring (60)
FH(play) button (42) (60)
GJOG button (61)
HREC z (record) button (85)
IX(pause) button (42) (85)
Jx(stop) button (42) (85)
KM(fast-forward) button (42) (60)
Lm(rewind) button (42) (60)
MDIAL TIMER (47)
NPROGRAM +/– buttons (21) (61)
(77)
OAUDIO DUB button (86)
PAUTO SET UP/
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL
button (18) (21)
QSYNCHRO REC (Synchronized
Recording) button (64)
RtLINE-2 L (left) oR (right)
jacks (covered) (83) (84)
How to open the jack cover
1Press the bottom of the cover.
2Hook your finger on the top edge of the
cover and pull it open.

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5
Index to parts and controls
Display window
ATimer indicator (49) (53) (57)
BSYNCHRO indicator (64)
CSTEREO indicator (67)
DNICAM indicator (67)
E(smartlink) indicator (16)
FVIDEO indicator (15) (45)
GVPS (Video Programme System)/
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)
indicator (54)
HTape speed indicators (44)
IOPC (Optimum Picture Control)
indicator (78)
JTV indicator (46)
KAudio dubbing indicator (86)
LTracking indicator (77)
MTime counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (42) (44) (85)
NRemaining time indicator (45)
ORR (Reality Regenerator) indicator
(77)
PTape/recording indicator (44)
STEREO NICAM
RR
SYNCHRO
SPLP OPCVIDEO VPS
PDC EP TV
continued

6Index to parts and controls
Rear panel
AMains lead (14) (15)
BDECODER/tLINE-3 IN
DECODEUR/tENTREE LIGNE-
3 connector (17) (37) (63) (84)
CAERIAL IN
ANTENNE ENTREE connector(14)
(15)
DAERIAL OUT
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (14)
(15)
Ei LINE-1 (TV)
i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (15)
(37)
F(audio out) R/D (right) L/G (left)
jacks (17)

Getting Started
7
Index to parts and controls
Remote commander AZEJECT button (42)
BWIDE button (for TV) (12)
CAUDIO MONITOR button (12) (67)
D×2 button* (60)
EySLOW button* (60)
FSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (44)
GDISPLAY button (12) (45)
H-(ten’s digit) button (11) (45)
I2(volume) +/– buttons (for TV)
(12)
JzREC (record) button (44) (62)
KMENU button (23) (65)
LXPAUSE/Mbutton (23) (42)
xSTOP/mbutton (23) (42)
mREW (rewind)/<button (42)
(60)
MFF (fast-forward)/,button
(42) (60)
HPLAY/OK button (23) (42)
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)
123
456
78
0
continued

8Index to parts and controls
M[TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch
(10)
N?/1(on/standby) switch (11) (53)
OCOUNTER/REMAIN button (45)
/(Teletext) button (for TV) (12)
PAUDIO DUB button (86)
aTV power on/TV mode select
button (for TV) (12)
Q./>INDEX SEARCH
buttons* (76)
RCLEAR button (42) (52) (65)
St TV/VIDEO button (11) (15) (45)
TProgramme number buttons (11) (45)
UINPUT SELECT button (45) (57)
(85)
VPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11)
(29) (44)
c/CTeletext page access buttons
(for TV) (12)
WTIMER button (52) (56)
XSMART SEARCH button (69)
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)
123
456
78
0

Getting Started
9
Unpacking
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander • Aerial cable
• R6 (size AA) batteries

10 Setting up the remote commander
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) 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
remotecommander 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 remote commander
will not operate the TV.
To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to
the VCR [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV
123
456
789
0
Remote sensor
[TV] /
[VIDEO]

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11
Setting up the remote commander
TV control buttons
To Press
Set the TV to standby mode ?/1
Select an input source: aerial in or line in tTV/VIDEO
Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,
-, PROG +/–
123
456
789
0
PROG +/–/
c/C
2
22
2+/–
WIDE
DISPLAY
?
??
?/1
11
1
t
tt
tTV/VIDEO
-
--
-
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
/
a
Programme
number
buttons
continued

12 Setting up the remote commander
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 battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code
number.
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.
Adjust the volume of the TV 2+/–
Switch to TV (Teletext off) a(TV)
Switch to Teletext /(Teletext)
Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR
Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons
Call up the on-screen display DISPLAY
Change the Teletext page c/C
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For
other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling
other TVs with the remote commander” below.)
WIDE
1Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
2Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme
number buttons. Then release ?/1.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
?/1, tTV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, -(ten’s digit),
PROG +/–, 2+/–, a(TV), /(Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*,
MENU*, M/m/</,*, and OK*.
To Press

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13
Setting up the remote commander
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
you find the one that works with your TV.
To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable
code numbers.
*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*2Press WIDE, then press 2+/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*3Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</,to
select the wide picture you want and press OK.
Tip
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV
turns off automatically.
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 programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 01*1, 02
Akai 68
Ferguson 52
Grundig 10*1, 11*1
Hitachi 24
JVC 33
Loewe 45
Mivar 09, 70
NEC 66
Nokia 15, 16, 69*3
Panasonic 17*1, 49
Philips 06*1, 07*1, 08*1
Saba 12, 13
Samsung 22, 23
Sanyo 25
Sharp 29
Telefunken 36
Thomson 43*2
Toshiba 38
Manufacturer Code number

14 Connecting the VCR
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 15.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 18).
1Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the VCR.
2Connect AERIAL OUT of the
VCR and the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
3Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
AERIAL IN
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL OUT
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE

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15
Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Note
• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to
OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is
output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 20).
1Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the VCR.
2Connect AERIAL OUT of the
VCR and the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
3Connect LINE-1(TV) on the VCR
and the Scart (EURO-AV)
connector on the TV with the
optional Scart cable.
This connection improves picture
and sound quality. Whenever you
want to watch the VCR picture,
press tTV/VIDEO to display
the VIDEO indicator in the
display window.
4Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
i LINE-1
(TV)
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL OUT
: Signal flow Scart cable (not supplied)
AERIAL IN
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
continued

16 Connecting the VCR
About the SMARTLINK features
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1,
EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO
VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this
VCR automatically runs the
SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page
(the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the
TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
•PresetDownload
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the
VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the
Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Auto Set Up function during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 21.
• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see
“Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)” on page
46.
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without
turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with
one button (One Touch Play)” on page 43.
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on
the remote commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the
TIMER menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing
TIMER on the remote commander.
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER
OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 81).
• Automatic Power Off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after
you turn off the TV.
*1“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
*2“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*3“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*4“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
*5“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
Note
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

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Connecting the VCR
Additional connections
To a stereo system
You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the R/D
L/G jacks as shown on the
right.
To a satellite or digital
tuner with Line Through
Using the Line Through
function, you can watch
programmes from a satellite
or digital tuner connected to
this VCR on the TV even
when the VCR is turned off.
When you turn on the
satellite or digital tuner, this
VCR automatically sends the
signal from the satellite or
digital tuner to the TV
without turning itself on.
Note
• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording
a satellite or digital programme.
1Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN
connector as shown above.
2Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
4Turn off the VCR.
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.
Audio cable (not supplied)
R/D L/G LINE IN
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
DECODER/
tLINE-3 IN LINE OUT
: Signal flow

18 Tuning your TV to the VCR
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 20.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video
signals from your VCR.
1Press ?/1(on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
2Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The currently set RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
3Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video
channel.
4Press RF CHANNEL.
The TV system appears in the display window.
PROGRAM +/–
RF CHANNEL
?
??
?/1
11
1
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL

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Tuning your TV to the VCR
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish this
procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF
CHANNEL in step 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is
displayed, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new
RF channel so that a clear picture appears.
Note
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.
5Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV
system for your area. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for
the D/K TV system.
6Tune the TV to the same channel
shown in the VCR display window
so that the picture on the right
appears clearly on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for TV
tuning instructions.
If you select the wrong TV system in
step 5, the picture on the right may
not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV
again.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture
from the VCR” below.
7Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
PROGRAM
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
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20 Tuning your TV to the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
1Press ?/1(on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
2Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The currently set RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
3Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF
CHANNEL again.
RF channel set up is complete.
PROGRAM +/–
RF CHANNEL
?
??
?/1
11
1
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM