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Operating Instructions - Page 1

...complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLV-N81/N71 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to : Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330, Fort Myers, FL 33912 Declaration of the FCC Rules. SLV-N81 SLV-N71 © 2001 Sony Corporation 3-065-551-11 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions If...
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set to determine that the set is in safe operating condition. 4 Important Safeguards Safety Check Upon completion of antennadischarge unit...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

... Unpacking 7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Hookups 27 Selecting a language 28 Setting the clock 35 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N81 only) 41 Presetting channels 48 Setting up the VCR Plus+® GOLD system (SLV-N81 only) 55 Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N71 only) Basic Operations 59 Playing a tape 62 Recording TV programs 65 Recording TV programs using...
Operating Instructions - Page 6

... of your model name The instructions in the text, for example, "SLV-N81 only." 6 Unpacking Any difference in operation is the model used for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. SLV-N81 is clearly indicated in this manual are for illustration purposes. Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 75...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

..."Quick reference to using the VCR" on obtaining a Cable Mouse controller, contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. During setup, if you need more details... digital broadcast service's digital satellite receiver that it works best for you get started • Turn off the power to 17 For both SLV-N81 and N71 If you have...
Operating Instructions - Page 10

... VCR (SLV-N81 only) using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. For a true "home theater" experience, you don'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 your VCR...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

..., as shown in the RF channel. Getting Started C Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function (SLV-N81 only) VCR CONTROL S IN AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT CONTROL S OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) Control S cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape in...
Operating Instructions - Page 19

... the on the VCR. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. Press M/m/ For details, see page 96. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART...
Operating Instructions - Page 20

... not set the clock manually. Select OFF and press OK. 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to page 48 for a time signal. 20 Hookups SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. For details, see page 33. For SLV-N81: Go to CABLE and press OK. "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for VCR...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

... : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR. Press M/m/ Hookup 4 : VCR setup Before you do not need...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

... to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set up . SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. For details, see page 42. Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. SET...
Operating Instructions - Page 25

... 34. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in your cable box. 3 Press...
Operating Instructions - Page 35

... VCR was manufactured. To use the VCR's remote commander to provide you with this VCR, contact your cable operator -- they may be introduced that is possible that allows the VCR to connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 12 and 15) and set the code number and output channel. SETTINGS When using Hookup 3, 4, or 5.) Your VCR includes a cable box control feature...
Operating Instructions - Page 40

... you with the Cable Mouse, contact your VCR to 9) on the remote commander. If the answer to both 1 and 2 is connected to use the cable box or digital satellite receiver control feature. 40 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N81 only) If your cable box still does not operate with a compatible cable box. Do not place the cable box...
Operating Instructions - Page 100

... 22 W (SLV-N81) 21 W (SLV-N71) Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 430 × 97 × 292 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 17 × 3 78 × 11 1 2 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb 1 oz) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA...

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