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...comply with cable television transmission may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. It is designed to be ...cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this recorder... it any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer. However, there is no guarantee that may be fully...
...comply with cable television transmission may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. It is designed to be ...cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this recorder... it any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer. However, there is no guarantee that may be fully...
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... 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...
... 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...
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SLV-N80 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 • 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...
SLV-N80 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 • 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...
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...and press OK. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2... The CLOCK SET menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, ...and press OK. For details, see page 32. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. For details, see...
...and press OK. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2... The CLOCK SET menu appears. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Hookup 1 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, ...and press OK. For details, see page 32. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. For details, see...
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... UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time 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. For details, see page 39. Select ON...
... UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time 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. For details, see page 39. Select ON...
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... EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 32. Change the on the VCR. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 101. Getting Started Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch... : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Press M/m/ EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears.
... EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 32. Change the on the VCR. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 101. Getting Started Hookup 2 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch... : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Press M/m/ EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears.
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...: OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP Normal display Automatic clock setting Once you've set the clock manually. For details, see page 39. Notes • If the clock is not set pay -per-view program before the VCR starts recording. - SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. During this time, the... VCR will flash in the timer setting, order the pay -per-view programs in the display window and search...
...: OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP Normal display Automatic clock setting Once you've set the clock manually. For details, see page 39. Notes • If the clock is not set pay -per-view program before the VCR starts recording. - SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. During this time, the... VCR will flash in the timer setting, order the pay -per-view programs in the display window and search...
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... FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 32. Change the on the VCR. 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... either channel. For details, see page 101. If both are used in your area. Press M/m/ For details, see page 30. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears.
... FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 32. Change the on the VCR. 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... either channel. For details, see page 101. If both are used in your area. Press M/m/ For details, see page 30. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears.
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BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. For SLV-N70: Go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up. After that, whenever you 've set the clock manually. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP CH 2 4 SET UP ...ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. For SLV-N80: Go to page 58 for VCR Plus+ system channel set , "ACS" will search for Daylight Saving Time. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to CABLE and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX ...
BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. For SLV-N70: Go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up. After that, whenever you 've set the clock manually. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP CH 2 4 SET UP ...ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. For SLV-N80: Go to page 58 for VCR Plus+ system channel set , "ACS" will search for Daylight Saving Time. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for recording, go to CABLE and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX ...
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If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. EASY SET UP ... UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 30. 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, whichever channel is not used , set...
If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. EASY SET UP ... UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 30. 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, whichever channel is not used , set...
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... away, or if the channels in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set up . If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 45. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE... window whenever the VCR is not set the clock manually. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for Daylight Saving Time. Note • If the clock is turned off the VCR. 4 (For SLV-N80 only) The CABLE...
... away, or if the channels in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set up . If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for recording, go to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 45. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE... window whenever the VCR is not set the clock manually. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for Daylight Saving Time. Note • If the clock is turned off the VCR. 4 (For SLV-N80 only) The CABLE...
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.... SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. For details, see page 30. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Select MANUAL and press OK. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS... French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Press M/m/ For details, see page 101. Hookup 5 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 37. If both are used in your cable box...
.... SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. For details, see page 30. EASY SET UP RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Select MANUAL and press OK. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS... French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. Press M/m/ For details, see page 101. Hookup 5 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 37. If both are used in your cable box...
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...You have now completed hookup. For SLV-N80: Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set , "ACS" will flash in your program guide. After that carries a time signal. 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to record right away, or if the ...and press OK. Hookups 25 To use the timer to turn off the VCR. Notes • To use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. If you 've set the clock manually. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the Auto Clock Set ...
...You have now completed hookup. For SLV-N80: Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set , "ACS" will flash in your program guide. After that carries a time signal. 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to record right away, or if the ...and press OK. Hookups 25 To use the timer to turn off the VCR. Notes • To use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for Daylight Saving Time by some TV channels. If you 've set the clock manually. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the Auto Clock Set ...
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...and press OK. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 30. For details, see page 101. For details, see page 32.... Getting Started Hookup 6 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever ...
...and press OK. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N80 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. If both are used in your area. Change the on the VCR. For details, see page 30. For details, see page 101. For details, see page 32.... Getting Started Hookup 6 : VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever ...
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...: 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 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 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 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 ...
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... If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock... . Automatic clock setting Once you've set up scrambled channels. Hookups 29 For SLV-N80: Set the A/B switch to A and go to page 51 for Daylight Saving Time. Notes • To use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for VCR Plus+ system channel set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and ...
... If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is not set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock... . Automatic clock setting Once you've set up scrambled channels. Hookups 29 For SLV-N80: Set the A/B switch to A and go to page 51 for Daylight Saving Time. Notes • To use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for VCR Plus+ system channel set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and ...
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...2 Press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. If your area is connected to the VCR using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Setting the clock 31 Getting Started Setting ...VIDEO indicator in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the clock. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If broadcasters in the VCR's display window. Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to automatically set the time manually...
...2 Press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. If your area is connected to the VCR using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU continued Setting the clock 31 Getting Started Setting ...VIDEO indicator in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the clock. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If broadcasters in the VCR's display window. Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to automatically set the time manually...
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The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a time signal. 32 Setting the clock Notes • The clock cannot be set the clock manually (see page 36). • If there are ... flash in the display window whenever the VCR 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 ...Auto Clock Set feature (page 33). Tip • If you can adjust these settings without turning off the VCR. PLAY OK FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING YES RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT...
The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a time signal. 32 Setting the clock Notes • The clock cannot be set the clock manually (see page 36). • If there are ... flash in the display window whenever the VCR 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 ...Auto Clock Set feature (page 33). Tip • If you can adjust these settings without turning off the VCR. PLAY OK FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING YES RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT...
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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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... unwanted channels, disable them directly using A/V connections, set them manually. Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS When using automatic presetting... methods. First, we recommend that you wish to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If you have already decided which ...
... unwanted channels, disable them directly using A/V connections, set them manually. Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS When using automatic presetting... methods. First, we recommend that you wish to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If you have already decided which ...