Warranty Card
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...; VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of protection directly to be defective, Sony will replace the Product with refurbished Product), at its option, at 1-800-VHS-SONY for warranty replacement fee information. Please contact Sony at no charge. 2. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by...
...; VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any part of protection directly to be defective, Sony will replace the Product with refurbished Product), at its option, at 1-800-VHS-SONY for warranty replacement fee information. Please contact Sony at no charge. 2. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by...
Operating Instructions
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... Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the unit. 3-868-116-12 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the FCC Rules. SLV-N80 SLV-N70 © 2000 Sony Corporation Operation is subject to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this device must accept any interference received, including...
... Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the unit. 3-868-116-12 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the FCC Rules. SLV-N80 SLV-N70 © 2000 Sony Corporation Operation is subject to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this device must accept any interference received, including...
Operating Instructions
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... the product's enclosure that any further. • This unit is intended to alert the user to the video head and tape. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not intend to use it from a cold to rain or moisture. When you first install the unit, or when you do not use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer.
... the product's enclosure that any further. • This unit is intended to alert the user to the video head and tape. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not intend to use it from a cold to rain or moisture. When you first install the unit, or when you do not use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer.
Operating Instructions
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... 2 : Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3 : Hookups 30 Selecting a language 31 Setting the clock 38 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only) 44 Presetting channels 51 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only) 58 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only) Basic Operations 62 Playing a tape 65 Recording TV programs 68 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 73 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system 76 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 79 Playing/searching at various speeds 81 Setting the recording...
... 2 : Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3 : Hookups 30 Selecting a language 31 Setting the clock 38 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only) 44 Presetting channels 51 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only) 58 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only) Basic Operations 62 Playing a tape 65 Recording TV programs 68 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 73 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system 76 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 79 Playing/searching at various speeds 81 Setting the recording...
Operating Instructions
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... you need more details on the following pages to set up your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use your VCR can find complete, step-by-step instructions. After you've completed the setup, you can be hooked up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 8 Hookups Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many scrambled channels Hookup 5 Cable box with only a few scrambled Hookup 6 channels and...
... you need more details on the following pages to set up your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to use your VCR can find complete, step-by-step instructions. After you've completed the setup, you can be hooked up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 8 Hookups Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many scrambled channels Hookup 5 Cable box with only a few scrambled Hookup 6 channels and...
Operating Instructions
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... control) function, hook up your TV has stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT * TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT * Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) * Do not connect the fourth miniplug for this hookup (SLV-N80 only). Your TV will get a better picture and sound if you hook up the VCR after you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If your TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE...
... control) function, hook up your TV has stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT * TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT * Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) * Do not connect the fourth miniplug for this hookup (SLV-N80 only). Your TV will get a better picture and sound if you hook up the VCR after you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections. If your TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE...
Operating Instructions
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... the use the A/V connection. Caution Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function (SLV-N80 only) VCR IN S-LINK AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO S-LINK AUDIO OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape in the following instructions...
... the use the A/V connection. Caution Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function (SLV-N80 only) VCR IN S-LINK AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO S-LINK AUDIO OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape in the following instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite receiver. - To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. - To set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for a time signal provided by some TV channels. Turn off the VCR. You cannot record these programs. 16 Hookups BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 5 Enter your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. CH3 USE : 0-9 NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 6 Set...
... display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite receiver. - To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. - To set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for a time signal provided by some TV channels. Turn off the VCR. You cannot record these programs. 16 Hookups BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 5 Enter your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. CH3 USE : 0-9 NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 6 Set...
Operating Instructions
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... optional Cable Mouse. SETTINGS When using Hookup 3, 4, 5, or 6.) Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that is turned off. they may be introduced that cannot be able to provide you with this section if you need to connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 11 and 14) and set the code number and output channel. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 38 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only...
... optional Cable Mouse. SETTINGS When using Hookup 3, 4, 5, or 6.) Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that is turned off. they may be introduced that cannot be able to provide you with this section if you need to connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 11 and 14) and set the code number and output channel. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 38 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only...
Operating Instructions
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... are using the Dial Timer. continued Recording TV programs using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will not work except for about five seconds. • If you set the year, "CLOCK" appears in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed . indicator remains lit. The VCR will adjust itself to the EP mode. "MONTH" appears in the display window. 3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the hour...
... are using the Dial Timer. continued Recording TV programs using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will not work except for about five seconds. • If you set the year, "CLOCK" appears in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed . indicator remains lit. The VCR will adjust itself to the EP mode. "MONTH" appears in the display window. 3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the hour...
Operating Instructions
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... Timer. About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to be unlocked when: - Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (SLV-N80 only) (see page 82). 72 Recording TV programs using the Demonstration Mode will be inaccurate. "DEMO" appears in the display window for making timer recordings...
... Timer. About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to be unlocked when: - Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (SLV-N80 only) (see page 82). 72 Recording TV programs using the Demonstration Mode will be inaccurate. "DEMO" appears in the display window for making timer recordings...
Operating Instructions
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... programs using a cable box, leave it on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting. 5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. 6 Press ?/1 to select the tape speed, SP or EP. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for SLV-N80 only), and tape speed appear on . When using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system 2 Press the number buttons...
... programs using a cable box, leave it on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting. 5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. 6 Press ?/1 to select the tape speed, SP or EP. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for SLV-N80 only), and tape speed appear on . When using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system 2 Press the number buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (SLV-N80 only) (see page 52). Tips • To check, change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" (page 82). • When you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to the timer recording standby mode after setting the timer To use the VCR after using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system 75...
... on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (SLV-N80 only) (see page 52). Tips • To check, change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" (page 82). • When you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to the timer recording standby mode after setting the timer To use the VCR after using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system 75...
Operating Instructions
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... listed on your TV and set it to recall the latest data screen, select YES in RECALL LATEST DATA in memory. If you record multiple programs on a tape, use the Tape Guide function to see what has been recorded on the screen, regardless of how the program was recorded. Before you start playback directly from the selected program using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only) If you want to the video channel...
... listed on your TV and set it to recall the latest data screen, select YES in RECALL LATEST DATA in memory. If you record multiple programs on a tape, use the Tape Guide function to see what has been recorded on the screen, regardless of how the program was recorded. Before you start playback directly from the selected program using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only) If you want to the video channel...
Operating Instructions
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To adjust the sharpness, press Additional Operations Changing menu options 1 Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS 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 QUIT : MENU 2 Press M/m to highlight the option to change, then press OK. 3 Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
To adjust the sharpness, press Additional Operations Changing menu options 1 Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS 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 QUIT : MENU 2 Press M/m to highlight the option to change, then press OK. 3 Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
Operating Instructions
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... local Sony dealer for the VCR. TV reception is not locked. To record on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the INPUT SELECT or CH +/- Troubleshooting If you have to be charged). If channels in the display window. • The VCR is disconnected from other than one hour. The picture is set the clock manually. you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection...
... local Sony dealer for the VCR. TV reception is not locked. To record on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the INPUT SELECT or CH +/- Troubleshooting If you have to be charged). If channels in the display window. • The VCR is disconnected from other than one hour. The picture is set the clock manually. you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection...
Operating Instructions
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... adjusted. • Set your timer settings are pointing the remote commander at its end. • Make sure a program has been set . • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the cable box is turned on the VCR cannot be inserted. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the tape is disconnected from the wall outlet for timer recording. • Make sure your TV's or AV receiver's code number. The channels...
... adjusted. • Set your timer settings are pointing the remote commander at its end. • Make sure a program has been set . • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the cable box is turned on the VCR cannot be inserted. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the tape is disconnected from the wall outlet for timer recording. • Make sure your TV's or AV receiver's code number. The channels...
Operating Instructions
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... negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) (SLV-N80 only) Mini jack (1) CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) (SLVN80 only) Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1) Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max.) Power back-up Built-in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape) Tuner section Channel coverage...
... negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) (SLV-N80 only) Mini jack (1) CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) (SLVN80 only) Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1) Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max.) Power back-up Built-in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape) Tuner section Channel coverage...
Operating Instructions
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...; 10 Smart channel mapping 52 SP mode 66 Station ID 92 Stereo 84 T Tape Guide 86 Timer setting 76 canceling 82 changing 82 checking 82 daily/weekly recording 78 using VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD 73 Tracking adjustment. Index A Adjusting picture 49, 95 tracking 95 Advanced option 97 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 49 Antenna hookup 20 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 96 Audio track 85 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 9 Auto Clock Set 31 Auto Tape Speed 97 C Cable box control cable box code number chart 40 setting 38 Cable hookup 8 Cable Mouse 11, 14 Channel line-up 51 recording 73 Index...
...; 10 Smart channel mapping 52 SP mode 66 Station ID 92 Stereo 84 T Tape Guide 86 Timer setting 76 canceling 82 changing 82 checking 82 daily/weekly recording 78 using VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD 73 Tracking adjustment. Index A Adjusting picture 49, 95 tracking 95 Advanced option 97 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 49 Antenna hookup 20 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 96 Audio track 85 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 9 Auto Clock Set 31 Auto Tape Speed 97 C Cable box control cable box code number chart 40 setting 38 Cable hookup 8 Cable Mouse 11, 14 Channel line-up 51 recording 73 Index...
Operating Instructions
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... the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to turn off the VCR. Quick reference to using the VCR Hookup 1 (SLV-N80 only) To play a tape 1 If you made A/V connections, set the TV to video input. Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to turn off the VCR. 7 Leave the cable box on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the channel you made A/V connections). 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. To record a program 1 Turn on . To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote...
... the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to turn off the VCR. Quick reference to using the VCR Hookup 1 (SLV-N80 only) To play a tape 1 If you made A/V connections, set the TV to video input. Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to turn off the VCR. 7 Leave the cable box on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the channel you made A/V connections). 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. To record a program 1 Turn on . To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote...