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...for about three hours before operating it any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • ...blade of the plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of this recorder with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. This symbol is wider than the other.... • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. CAUTION To prevent ...
...for about three hours before operating it any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • ...blade of the plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of this recorder with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. This symbol is wider than the other.... • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. CAUTION To prevent ...
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...+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system 76 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 79 Playing/searching at various speeds 81 Setting the recording duration time 82 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 84 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 86 Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only) 89 Searching using the index function 90 Searching for...
...+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system 76 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 79 Playing/searching at various speeds 81 Setting the recording duration time 82 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 84 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 86 Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only) 89 Searching using the index function 90 Searching for...
Operating Instructions
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...manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N80 and N70. Any difference in the text, for illustration purposes. SLV-N80 is clearly indicated in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N70 only." 4 Unpacking Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video... cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3phono, 1-mini) (SLV-N80 only) • Size AA (R6) batteries • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (SLV-N70 only) • 75-ohm coaxial cable with ...
...manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N80 and N70. Any difference in the text, for illustration purposes. SLV-N80 is clearly indicated in operation is the model used for example, "SLV-N70 only." 4 Unpacking Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video... cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3phono, 1-mini) (SLV-N80 only) • Size AA (R6) batteries • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (SLV-N70 only) • 75-ohm coaxial cable with ...
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... CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn...
... CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn...
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... CANCEL : EASY SET UP 6 Select your cable box code number and press OK. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the... VCR is not set the clock manually. BOX OUTPUT CH ON --- After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first...
... CANCEL : EASY SET UP 6 Select your cable box code number and press OK. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the... VCR is not set the clock manually. BOX OUTPUT CH ON --- After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first...
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... EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 30. Select AUTO and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3...
... EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 30. Select AUTO and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3...
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...If you want to use the timer to LINE and press OK. To set the clock manually. Some programs are copy protected. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. For details, see...: NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. You cannot record these programs. 16 Hookups BOX OUTPUT CH ON CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE SET UP SET UP IS DONE SELECT : NEXT...'ve set , "ACS" will flash in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording. - Select ON. For details, see page 39. After that, whenever you turn off the display (menu screen,...
...If you want to use the timer to LINE and press OK. To set the clock manually. Some programs are copy protected. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. For details, see...: NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. You cannot record these programs. 16 Hookups BOX OUTPUT CH ON CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE SET UP SET UP IS DONE SELECT : NEXT...'ve set , "ACS" will flash in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording. - Select ON. For details, see page 39. After that, whenever you turn off the display (menu screen,...
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EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. For details, see page 32. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS...
EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. For details, see page 32. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS...
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... the clock the first time you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up . Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N80 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER... want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. Hookups 19 Note • If the clock is not set the clock manually. For SLV-N80: Go to the page listed...
... the clock the first time you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up . Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N80 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER... want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. Hookups 19 Note • If the clock is not set the clock manually. For SLV-N80: Go to the page listed...
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... : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4...
... : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 4 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4...
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... is not set up. For SLV-N80: Go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to the page listed ... is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set the clock manually. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 36. During this time, the VCR will flash in ...) will search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. For details, see page 45. 4 (For SLV-N80 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ...
... is not set up. For SLV-N80: Go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to the page listed ... is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set the clock manually. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 36. During this time, the VCR will flash in ...) will search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. For details, see page 45. 4 (For SLV-N80 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ...
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For details, see page 30. Change the on the VCR. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Then set the switch to either channel. ... details, see page 101. For details, see page 37. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select MANUAL and press OK. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. Hookup 5 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT...
For details, see page 30. Change the on the VCR. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Then set the switch to either channel. ... details, see page 101. For details, see page 37. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select MANUAL and press OK. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. Hookup 5 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT...
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SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 36. For SLV-N80: Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in your area do not ...VCR. Then enter all channels you want to page 58 for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. For SLV-N70: Go to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) as described on the Auto Clock Set feature...signal. If you 've set up the time signal. For details, see page 51. During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that , whenever you turn off the...
SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 36. For SLV-N80: Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in your area do not ...VCR. Then enter all channels you want to page 58 for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. For SLV-N70: Go to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) as described on the Auto Clock Set feature...signal. If you 've set up the time signal. For details, see page 51. During this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that , whenever you turn off the...
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... ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Press M/m/ SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 30. If you...
... ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Press M/m/ SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 30. If you...
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...to exit the menu. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN 3 Enter the cable box output channel. 4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK. 5 Press MENU to CABLE and press SET UP TUNER PRESET OK. SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU Cable ...box output channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 3 CABLE ADD ERASE 28 Hookups 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA / CABLE ...
...to exit the menu. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN 3 Enter the cable box output channel. 4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK. 5 Press MENU to CABLE and press SET UP TUNER PRESET OK. SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU Cable ...box output channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU CH 3 CABLE ADD ERASE 28 Hookups 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA / CABLE ...
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... not set the clock manually. After that, whenever you want to use the timer to page 55 for Daylight Saving Time. For SLV-N80: Set the A/B switch to A and go to page 51 for recording, go to "A." ...• If the clock is turned off. For SLV-N70: Set the A/B switch to A ... page 36. Getting Started You have now completed hookup. If you turn off the VCR. Go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS"...
... not set the clock manually. After that, whenever you want to use the timer to page 55 for Daylight Saving Time. For SLV-N80: Set the A/B switch to A and go to page 51 for recording, go to "A." ...• If the clock is turned off. For SLV-N70: Set the A/B switch to A ... page 36. Getting Started You have now completed hookup. If you turn off the VCR. Go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS"...
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... time signal to automatically set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ...feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. If your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 36). SETTINGS When using A/V connections, set the clock. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE...
... time signal to automatically set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ...feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. If your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 36). SETTINGS When using A/V connections, set the clock. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE...
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... (if applicable). 3 Press M/m to exit the menu. PLAY OK 6 Press MENU to highlight AUTO, then press AUTO CLOCK SET OK. If so, set the clock manually (see page 36). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carries a time signal in your clock is set to the wrong... time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you want to return to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1 or 5, make sure you wait about 30 minutes. PLAY OK FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING YES...
... (if applicable). 3 Press M/m to exit the menu. PLAY OK 6 Press MENU to highlight AUTO, then press AUTO CLOCK SET OK. If so, set the clock manually (see page 36). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carries a time signal in your clock is set to the wrong... time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you want to return to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1 or 5, make sure you wait about 30 minutes. PLAY OK FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING YES...
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If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). MENU M/m/ Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). MENU M/m/ Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.
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... : MENU CLOCK SET 9 / 1 / 2 0 0 0 FRI 1 2 : 0 0 AM SELECT : SET : END : OK QUIT : MENU 5 Press , to highlight the day and press M/ m to set automatically. 7 Press OK to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 0 SAT 1 2 : 0 0 AM 4 Press M/m to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET 9 / 2 8 / 2 0 0 0 THU 1 2 : 0 0 AM...
... : MENU CLOCK SET 9 / 1 / 2 0 0 0 FRI 1 2 : 0 0 AM SELECT : SET : END : OK QUIT : MENU 5 Press , to highlight the day and press M/ m to set automatically. 7 Press OK to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 0 SAT 1 2 : 0 0 AM 4 Press M/m to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET 9 / 2 8 / 2 0 0 0 THU 1 2 : 0 0 AM...