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... in the USA CAUTION You are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this polarized AC plug with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only ...the user to correct the interference by qualified personnel before operating the unit. When you first install the unit, or when you call upon your Sony dealer. Refer to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in a particular installation. This...
... in the USA CAUTION You are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this polarized AC plug with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only ...the user to correct the interference by qualified personnel before operating the unit. When you first install the unit, or when you call upon your Sony dealer. Refer to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in a particular installation. This...
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...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 the Dial Timer 70 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system...
...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 the Dial Timer 70 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system...
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Check your VCR. SLV-N81 is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-N81 only." 6 Unpacking Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in operation is the model used for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. Any difference 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-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries Check your VCR. SLV-N81 is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-N81 only." 6 Unpacking Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in operation is the model used for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. Any difference in this manual are for illustration purposes.
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...with a dot (•) can use the remote commander for an extended period of batteries. Using the remote commander You can be used to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - Remote sensor •...TV / VIDEO To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 Set •TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR •TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes • With normal use, the...
...with a dot (•) can use the remote commander for an extended period of batteries. Using the remote commander You can be used to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - Remote sensor •...TV / VIDEO To operate the VCR a Sony TV 123 Set •TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR •TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes • With normal use, the...
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... TV remote commander or wait until you find the one that works with your TV with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is preprogrammed to VIDEO. Now you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO... MONITOR button, your TV's code number using the number buttons. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney Code number 01 04 04 12 03 12 12 03...
... TV remote commander or wait until you find the one that works with your TV with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is preprogrammed to VIDEO. Now you can also use the ?/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO... MONITOR button, your TV's code number using the number buttons. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen. TV brand Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney Code number 01 04 04 12 03 12 12 03...
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...CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied). If your VCR can find complete, step-by-step instructions. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. For hookup 1 or 2, use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. For SLV-N81 only If you have A cable box that is compatible with many...cable TV Hookup 4 Cable box with the Cable Mouse Use Hookup 1 Hookup 2 Refer to Pages 12 to 14 Pages 15 to 17 For both SLV-N81 and N71 If you have A/V inputs, go directly to one of the connections are provided where you , first scan through the table below ....
...CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied). If your VCR can find complete, step-by-step instructions. Then follow the instructions for audio/video (A/V) hookup. For hookup 1 or 2, use your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. For SLV-N81 only If you have A cable box that is compatible with many...cable TV Hookup 4 Cable box with the Cable Mouse Use Hookup 1 Hookup 2 Refer to Pages 12 to 14 Pages 15 to 17 For both SLV-N81 and N71 If you have A/V inputs, go directly to one of the connections are provided where you , first scan through the table below ....
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...If you 've made the connections shown on your TV. 10 Hookups If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're finished setting up your VCR (SLV-N81 only) using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you... should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. For a true "home theater" experience, you want...
...If you 've made the connections shown on your TV. 10 Hookups If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're finished setting up your VCR (SLV-N81 only) using these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you... should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. For a true "home theater" experience, you want...
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... SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of 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...
... SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of 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...
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A list of compatible cable boxes is required. This hookup allows the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box What you have a cable box, ...Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of connector on the cable box. Hookup 1 (SLV-N81 only) Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup if you can do with this hookup...PPLOUWGEIRN) CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Cable box RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) IN OUT or or VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of the remote sensor on your cable ...
A list of compatible cable boxes is required. This hookup allows the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box What you have a cable box, ...Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of connector on the cable box. Hookup 1 (SLV-N81 only) Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup if you can do with this hookup...PPLOUWGEIRN) CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Cable box RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) IN OUT or or VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of the remote sensor on your cable ...
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Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your area. For details, see page 29. For details, see page... UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the...UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your area. For details, see page 29. For details, see page... UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the...UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
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...the timer to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for Daylight Saving Time. 4 The CABLE ...: OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP You have now completed hookup. Automatic clock setting Once you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set the clock manually. For details, see page...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 use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on...
...the timer to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will search for Daylight Saving Time. 4 The CABLE ...: OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP You have now completed hookup. Automatic clock setting Once you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set the clock manually. For details, see page...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 use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on...
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Getting Started Hookup 2 (SLV-N81 only) Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system, turn off the cable box control feature.) 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 ... is on VHF your TV: A, B, or C. Side view continued Hookups 15 A list of or connector on page 39. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the digital satellite receiver What you have a digital satellite receiver that it hangs out over the front...
Getting Started Hookup 2 (SLV-N81 only) Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system, turn off the cable box control feature.) 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 ... is on VHF your TV: A, B, or C. Side view continued Hookups 15 A list of or connector on page 39. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the digital satellite receiver What you have a digital satellite receiver that it hangs out over the front...
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...;AIS) if desired, and press OK. If both are used in your digital satellite receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. Change the on-screen display language to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the... VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel...
...;AIS) if desired, and press OK. If both are used in your digital satellite receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. Change the on-screen display language to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the... VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel...
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...BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. Automatic clock setting Once you've set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the 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. - Some programs are copy protected. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. For details, see page 36. CH3 USE...
...BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. Automatic clock setting Once you've set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the 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. - Some programs are copy protected. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. For details, see page 36. CH3 USE...
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... 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is 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 not have a cable box. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record... scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you don't have a cable box. What you can 't do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do with only a few channels. UHF 18 Hookups Also use Use this...
... 3 You have no UHF VHF connection is 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 not have a cable box. B For connector or UHF types B and C, no cable box, or a cable box with this hookup • Record... scrambled channels Recommended use this hookup if you don't have a cable box. What you can 't do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do with only a few channels. UHF 18 Hookups Also use Use this...
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... 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 ...;AIS) if desired, and press OK. Press M/m/ For details, see page 96. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch... SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Press EASY SET...
... 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 ...;AIS) if desired, and press OK. Press M/m/ For details, see page 96. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch... SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Getting Started Hookup 3 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Press EASY SET...
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... CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. For SLV-N81: Go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is not set, "ACS" will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set up. "ACS" (...Auto Clock Set) will search for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up . During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set the clock manually. 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Note • If the clock...
... CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. For SLV-N81: Go to record right away, or if the channels in the display window whenever the VCR is not set, "ACS" will flash in your area do not carry time signals, set up. "ACS" (...Auto Clock Set) will search for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up . During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set the clock manually. 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Note • If the clock...
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... UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VCR directly If your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. If you have cable TV). Getting Started Hookup 4 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you're ...cannot connect your or TV: A, B, or C. B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. continued...
... UHF connection is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VCR directly If your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. If you have cable TV). Getting Started Hookup 4 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you're ...cannot connect your or TV: A, B, or C. B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. continued...
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Select AUTO and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch... to either channel. 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 area. For details, see page 27. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE...
Select AUTO and press OK. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch... to either channel. 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 area. For details, see page 27. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE...
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For SLV-N81: Go to page 55 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up. For SLV-N71: Go to page 48 for VCR Plus+ system channel set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to the... ANT and press OK. If you 've set the clock manually. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 33. Hookups 23 Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to record right away, or if the channels in the...
For SLV-N81: Go to page 55 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up. For SLV-N71: Go to page 48 for VCR Plus+ system channel set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to the... ANT and press OK. If you 've set the clock manually. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 33. Hookups 23 Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to record right away, or if the channels in the...