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SECTION 1
GENERAL
SLV-EX50/EX80S/EX90S
5
Getting Started
Getting Started
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and – on the batteries
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
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.
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. If the TV does not
have the
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
g symbol near the
remote sensor, this remote
commander will not operate the
TV.
commander will not operate the
TV.
Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Set
TV/VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on 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
• 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 with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
Remote sensor
TV/VIDEO
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Getting Started
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
pages to set up your VCR.
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
pages to set up your VCR.
If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to pages 7 and 8 for audio/video
(A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below.
(A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below.
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
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.
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
• 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.
Refer to
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
If you have
Antenna only, no cable TV
Cable box with many scrambled
channels
channels
No cable box, or cable box with only
a few scrambled channels
a few scrambled channels
Cable box with only a few scrambled
channels, using an A/B switch
channels, using an A/B switch
Use
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
This section is a translated version
of Instruction Manual SLV-EX50AR/
EX80SAR/EX90SAR model.
Part number: 3-066-370-11
of Instruction Manual SLV-EX50AR/
EX80SAR/EX90SAR model.
Part number: 3-066-370-11
7
Getting Started
Getting Started
Audio/video (A/V) hookup
Pages 7 and 8
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. If your TV
doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. 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 pages 7 and
8.
If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on pages 7 and
8.
If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
For SLV-EX90S AR and EX80S AR
For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system.
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
Stereo receiver
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
TV
VCR
Stereo receiver
TV
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
Audio cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
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R AUDIO L
VIDEO
LINE OUT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
R AUDIO L
VIDEO
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUX IN
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Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
For SLV-EX50 AR
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
TV
VCR
TV
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
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