Sony slv n 51 owners manual

Page 1

SONY 3-066-196-12(1)
®

Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony
Customer Information Services Center 17800-222ASONY (7669) or
write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 690049
Daniels Parkway, PMB 330, Fort Myers, FL 33912

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 178716022008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please Contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1377-8994669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario,

M2H 3R6

EiifinFfi 36,?

SLV-N5 1

© 2001 Sony Corporation

Page 2

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RiSK 0F ELECTRIC snow
Do NOT OPEN

munoN To REDUCE THE RlSK oE ELECTRiD SHOCK

no Nor REMOVE COVER (oR BACK)

N0 usERrsERVicEAaLE PARTS lNSlDE

REEER SERViCiNG TO DUALiFiED SERViCE FERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated

A "dangerous voltage" within the products
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 front the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period nftime. 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.

WARNING

- 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.

Information
For customers in the USA

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipruent 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 that 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.

Owners 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 upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.