Warranty Card
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... service, you must be defective, Sony will replace the Product with refurbished Product), at 1-800-VHS-SONY for product information or operation, call: Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part...of original purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will replace the Product (with refurbished product, at no charge. 2. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty ...
... service, you must be defective, Sony will replace the Product with refurbished Product), at 1-800-VHS-SONY for product information or operation, call: Sony VCR Customer Information Services Center 1-800-VHS-SONY Or Visit Sony VHS Service Website: www.sony.com/vcrhelp For an accessory or part...of original purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will replace the Product (with refurbished product, at no charge. 2. 3-081-170-02 ® VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty ...
Dimensions Diagram
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... are approximate. SLV-N70/80 MDDEEOSSDCCERRLII:PPTTIIOONN:: VHS HI-FI VCR DIMENSIONS (W(WWEHHIGDDH))::T: 17 X 3 7/8 " X 11 WEIGHT: 15 lbs (approx) 1/4 inch =1 inch Scale 4:1 POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER 60H CONSUMPTION: 25 Watts FRONT VIEW R 3/16" 2 1/8 " 16 7/8" HI-FI Stereo 12 1/4" SIDE VIEW 11 " 3 9/16" 3 13/16" 2 1/8 " 3/16" 1/4" 1" BACK VIEW AC IN L Audio R VIDEO LINE IN...
... are approximate. SLV-N70/80 MDDEEOSSDCCERRLII:PPTTIIOONN:: VHS HI-FI VCR DIMENSIONS (W(WWEHHIGDDH))::T: 17 X 3 7/8 " X 11 WEIGHT: 15 lbs (approx) 1/4 inch =1 inch Scale 4:1 POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V POWER 60H CONSUMPTION: 25 Watts FRONT VIEW R 3/16" 2 1/8 " 16 7/8" HI-FI Stereo 12 1/4" SIDE VIEW 11 " 3 9/16" 3 13/16" 2 1/8 " 3/16" 1/4" 1" BACK VIEW AC IN L Audio R VIDEO LINE IN...
Operating Instructions
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...for help. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other for the purpose of safety and will not occur in an inclined position. Unauthorized recording of such material may be determined by ... the user to the video head and tape. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to ... materials may be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and ... could void your Sony dealer.
...for help. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other for the purpose of safety and will not occur in an inclined position. Unauthorized recording of such material may be determined by ... the user to the video head and tape. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to ... materials may be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and ... could void your Sony dealer.
Operating Instructions
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... 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...
... 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...
Operating Instructions
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...." 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 F-type connectors Check your...
...." 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 F-type connectors Check your...
Operating Instructions
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... and/or AV receiver. Buttons on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. MUTING To operate the VCR a Sony TV Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to operate your Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 5 Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until ...to operate this remote commander to operate your Sony AV receiver. Remote sensor [TV] / [VIDEO] 123 456 789 0 RECEIVER VOL +/- on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR [TV] and point at the remote ...
... and/or AV receiver. Buttons on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. MUTING To operate the VCR a Sony TV Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to operate your Sony TV. Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 5 Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until ...to operate this remote commander to operate your Sony AV receiver. Remote sensor [TV] / [VIDEO] 123 456 789 0 RECEIVER VOL +/- on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR [TV] and point at the remote ...
Operating Instructions
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... types of the remote commander to [TV]. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your AV receiver's code number using the number buttons. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to control your TV. If your TV and/or AV receiver is preprogrammed to control your AV receiver. and MUTING buttons to... Then release ?/1. You can use the buttons marked with an old one. • Do not use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control non-Sony TVs and/or AV receivers. Controlling other TVs and/or AV receivers with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the...
... types of the remote commander to [TV]. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your AV receiver's code number using the number buttons. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to control your TV. If your TV and/or AV receiver is preprogrammed to control your AV receiver. and MUTING buttons to... Then release ?/1. You can use the buttons marked with an old one. • Do not use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control non-Sony TVs and/or AV receivers. Controlling other TVs and/or AV receivers with the remote commander The remote commander is listed in the...
Operating Instructions
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...listed, try entering them one at a time until the menu disappears automatically. TV brand Code number Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, ... 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07 03, 04, 12 12 15 AV receiver brand Sony Denon Kenwood Onkyo Pioneer Sansui Technics Yamaha Code number 88, 89, 91 84, 85, 86 92, 93 81... 96 Notes • If you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV and/or AV receiver with the VCR, you cannot control your TV's menu may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries...
...listed, try entering them one at a time until the menu disappears automatically. TV brand Code number Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, ... 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07 03, 04, 12 12 15 AV receiver brand Sony Denon Kenwood Onkyo Pioneer Sansui Technics Yamaha Code number 88, 89, 91 84, 85, 86 92, 93 81... 96 Notes • If you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV and/or AV receiver with the VCR, you cannot control your TV's menu may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries...
Operating Instructions
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...until all of the connections are provided where you can be hooked up your VCR so that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Before you get started • Turn off the power to 16 For both SLV-N80 and N70 If you have Use No cable box or cable box with only... Hookup 5 Cable box with only a few scrambled Hookup 6 channels and you , first scan through the table below . For hookup 1 or 2, use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 8 Hookups After you've completed the setup, you 've completed the connections, follow one of the examples provided, see your...
...until all of the connections are provided where you can be hooked up your VCR so that it works best for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Before you get started • Turn off the power to 16 For both SLV-N80 and N70 If you have Use No cable box or cable box with only... Hookup 5 Cable box with only a few scrambled Hookup 6 channels and you , first scan through the table below . For hookup 1 or 2, use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. 8 Hookups After you've completed the setup, you 've completed the connections, follow one of the examples provided, see your...
Operating Instructions
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..." experience, you should connect the audio outputs of Sony Corporation. If your TV has the S-Link™ (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR using the connection shown on pages 9 and 10. S-Link™ is a trademark of your VCR or TV to the following pages for antenna or ...or cable hookups. A Use this hookup (SLV-N80 only). If 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 OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not ...
..." experience, you should connect the audio outputs of Sony Corporation. If your TV has the S-Link™ (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR using the connection shown on pages 9 and 10. S-Link™ is a trademark of your VCR or TV to the following pages for antenna or ...or cable hookups. A Use this hookup (SLV-N80 only). If 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 OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not ...
Operating Instructions
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...regarding the use the A/V connection. Completing A/V hookup: After you must use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to OFF and press OK. This will prevent unwanted noise in the following instructions. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK... at the antenna terminals of 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 ...
...regarding the use the A/V connection. Completing A/V hookup: After you must use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to OFF and press OK. This will prevent unwanted noise in the following instructions. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK... at the antenna terminals of 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... allows the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box What you have a cable box, especially if your TV: A, B, or C. Getting Started Hookup 1 (SLV-N80 only) Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup • Record any channel by... using the Cable Mouse to control the channels on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. What you can do with this hookup ...
... allows the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box What you have a cable box, especially if your TV: A, B, or C. Getting Started Hookup 1 (SLV-N80 only) Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup • Record any channel by... using the Cable Mouse to control the channels on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. What you can do with this hookup ...
Operating Instructions
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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), .... 2 Turn on -screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 32. Select AUTO and press OK. Press M/m/ For details, see page 30. Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French...
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), .... 2 Turn on -screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 32. Select AUTO and press OK. Press M/m/ For details, see page 30. Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French...
Operating Instructions
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... Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. • If the clock is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 51 for a...BOX OUTPUT CH ON --- If you turn off the VCR. Hookups 13 After that, whenever 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 up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts...
... Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. • If the clock is turned off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to page 51 for a...BOX OUTPUT CH ON --- If you turn off the VCR. Hookups 13 After that, whenever 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 up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver. UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that is compatible with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Wall or VCR (PPLOUWGEIRN) CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT VHF/UHF IN OUT RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) LINE ...VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the digital satellite receiver What you can't do with this hookup if you can do • Record with the digital satellite receiver turned off the cable box control feature.) • Use a cable box • Record programs with the Cable Mouse. Hookup 2 (SLV-N80...
... receiver. UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that is compatible with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Wall or VCR (PPLOUWGEIRN) CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT VHF/UHF IN OUT RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) LINE ...VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the digital satellite receiver What you can't do with this hookup if you can do • Record with the digital satellite receiver turned off the cable box control feature.) • Use a cable box • Record programs with the Cable Mouse. Hookup 2 (SLV-N80...
Operating Instructions
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...;OL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 101. For details, see page 30. Change the on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Getting Started Hookup...
...;OL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 101. For details, see page 30. Change the on the VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Getting Started Hookup...
Operating Instructions
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...display window and search for Daylight Saving Time. For details, see page 36. After that, whenever you turn off . To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. - SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. For... flash in the timer setting, order the pay -per-view programs in the display window whenever the VCR is not set pay -per-view program before the VCR starts recording. - 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 39. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE ...
...display window and search for Daylight Saving Time. For details, see page 36. After that, whenever you turn off . To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. - SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. For... flash in the timer setting, order the pay -per-view programs in the display window whenever the VCR is not set pay -per-view program before the VCR starts recording. - 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 39. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE ...
Operating Instructions
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... TV: A, VHF B, or C. UHF continued Hookups 17 B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you do not have...C required. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box. What you...
... TV: A, VHF B, or C. UHF continued Hookups 17 B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you do not have...C required. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box. What you...
Operating Instructions
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... skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. 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. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears... SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 30. For details, see page 101. If both are used in your area. Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French...
... skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. 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. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears... SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 30. For details, see page 101. If both are used in your area. Hookup 3 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French...
Operating Instructions
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... system channel set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once you turn off . "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to page 51 for a time signal. For SLV-N80: Go to the page... listed below. During this time, the VCR will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set up . BOX OUTPUT CH ON...
... system channel set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once you turn off . "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to page 51 for a time signal. For SLV-N80: Go to the page... listed below. During this time, the VCR will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set up . BOX OUTPUT CH ON...