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This symbol is not disconnected from equipment with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to prevent blade exposure. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that any further. • This...or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to use this equipment. This symbol is designed to radio communications. Precautions Safety • Operate the ...
This symbol is not disconnected from equipment with the instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to prevent blade exposure. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that any further. • This...or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to use this equipment. This symbol is designed to radio communications. Precautions Safety • Operate the ...
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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. Any difference in the text, for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. SLV-N81 is clearly indicated in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in this manual are for example, "SLV-N81 only." 6 Unpacking
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. Any difference in the text, for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. SLV-N81 is clearly indicated in operation is the model used for illustration purposes. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in this manual are for example, "SLV-N81 only." 6 Unpacking
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Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 7 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 batteries should.... on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting...
Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 7 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 batteries should.... on the remote commander marked with an old one. • Do not use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. continued Setting up the remote commander Inserting...
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...control your TV. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen. Then release ?/1. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you find the one code number is listed... to VIDEO. Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one that works with your TV's code number using the number buttons. 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...
...control your TV. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV screen. Then release ?/1. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. • When you find the one code number is listed... to VIDEO. Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one that works with your TV's code number using the number buttons. 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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... your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to using the VCR" on the hookup you can be hooked up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Before you get started • Turn off the power to 17 For both SLV-N81 and N71 If you need more details on obtaining a Cable... Mouse controller, contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center. To hook up . Then use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied). If your VCR. For details on the procedure described...
... your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to using the VCR" on the hookup you can be hooked up your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Before you get started • Turn off the power to 17 For both SLV-N81 and N71 If you need more details on obtaining a Cable... Mouse controller, contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center. To hook up . Then use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied). If your VCR. For details on the procedure described...
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...AUDIO OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) B Use this hookup 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 supplied) Note • ..., and then go to record programs, you're finished setting up your VCR to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If your TV has the Control S function, hook up the VCR after you 're not planning to use your VCR (SLV-N81 only) using the connection shown on pages 10 and 11.
...AUDIO OUT Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) B Use this hookup 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 supplied) Note • ..., and then go to record programs, you're finished setting up your VCR to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If your TV has the Control S function, hook up the VCR after you 're not planning to use your VCR (SLV-N81 only) using the connection shown on pages 10 and 11.
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... ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to 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...S connections. This will prevent unwanted noise in operation that the cable ground shall be made only as practical. Caution Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be connected to the grounding system of the Federal Communications Commission ...
... ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU , Set AUTO ANT SELECT to 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...S connections. This will prevent unwanted noise in operation that the cable ground shall be made only as practical. Caution Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be connected to the grounding system of the Federal Communications Commission ...
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VHF B UHF VHF For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. Hookup 1 (SLV-N81 only) Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup • Record any channel by using the Cable Mouse to control ... one channel while watching another channel Wall (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 connector on pages 37 and 38. C UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place...
VHF B UHF VHF For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is on your cable system scrambles all or most channels. Hookup 1 (SLV-N81 only) Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup • Record any channel by using the Cable Mouse to control ... one channel while watching another channel Wall (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 connector on pages 37 and 38. C UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place...
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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 the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to... CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your area. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press...
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 the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to... CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your area. If both are used in your cable box. 3 Press...
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...a time signal. 14 Hookups For details, see page 36. Select ON. 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 ... Set feature, leave the cable box on. • If the clock is not set, "ACS" will search for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up . BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 5 Enter your cable box output channel and press...see page 33. After that, whenever you turn off . During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once you've set ...
...a time signal. 14 Hookups For details, see page 36. Select ON. 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 ... Set feature, leave the cable box on. • If the clock is not set, "ACS" will search for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up . BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 5 Enter your cable box output channel and press...see page 33. After that, whenever you turn off . During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for Daylight Saving Time. Automatic clock setting Once you've set ...
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...UHF IN OUT Digital satellite receiver Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of or connector on page 39. Getting Started Hookup 2 (SLV-N81 only) Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended use Use this hookup • Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record ... over the front of the remote sensor on the digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. Side view continued Hookups 15 It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver. B or UHF For connector types B and VHF C, no...
...UHF IN OUT Digital satellite receiver Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of or connector on page 39. Getting Started Hookup 2 (SLV-N81 only) Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended use Use this hookup • Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record ... over the front of the remote sensor on the digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. Side view continued Hookups 15 It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver. B or UHF For connector types B and VHF C, no...
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... ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 29. Hookup 2 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your area. For details, see page 96. EASY SET UP 1 The... LANGUAGE menu appears. If both are used in your digital satellite receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 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...
... ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 29. Hookup 2 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your area. For details, see page 96. EASY SET UP 1 The... LANGUAGE menu appears. If both are used in your digital satellite receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 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...
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... 5 Enter your area do not carry time signals, set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording. - For details, see page 36. CH3 USE : 0-9 NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 6 Set your digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX ...the clock, even for a time signal. • To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver, proceed as follows: - If you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to LINE and press OK. For details, see page 33. BOX...
... 5 Enter your area do not carry time signals, set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording. - For details, see page 36. CH3 USE : 0-9 NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 6 Set your digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX ...the clock, even for a time signal. • To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver, proceed as follows: - If you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the timer to LINE and press OK. For details, see page 33. BOX...
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...What you can do with only a few channels. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can 't do not have a cable box. UHF 18 Hookups Also use Use this hookup if you do • Record scrambled channels that ...require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels...
...What you can do with only a few channels. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector or on the VCR What you can 't do not have a cable box. UHF 18 Hookups Also use Use this hookup if you do • Record scrambled channels that ...require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels...
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...VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : 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. For details, see page 96. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to... or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. Change the on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇ...
...VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS SELECT : 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. For details, see page 96. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to... or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. Change the on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇ...
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...OFF and press OK. For details, see page 33. For SLV-N81: Go to CABLE and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to page 48 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set the clock manually. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to ...CANCEL : EASY SET UP CH 2 4 SET UP SET UP IS DONE PLEASE WAIT You have now completed hookup. 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. 20 Hookups SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET...
...OFF and press OK. For details, see page 33. For SLV-N81: Go to CABLE and press OK. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to page 48 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set the clock manually. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to ...CANCEL : EASY SET UP CH 2 4 SET UP SET UP IS DONE PLEASE WAIT You have now completed hookup. 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. During this time, the VCR will flash in the display window and search for a time signal. 20 Hookups SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET...
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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 antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. Getting Started Hookup 4 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you're using an... and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). continued Hookups 21 If you have cable TV). C UHF If you get channels 2-13 only) VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. A Use this hookup if you...
... 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 antenna cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. Getting Started Hookup 4 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you're using an... and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). continued Hookups 21 If you have cable TV). C UHF If you get channels 2-13 only) VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV: A, B, or C. A Use this hookup if you...
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...is not used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 96. For details, see page 27. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL... MAPPING menu appears. For details, see page 29. Hookup 4 : VCR setup Before you do not need to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and...
...is not used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 96. For details, see page 27. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL... MAPPING menu appears. For details, see page 29. Hookup 4 : VCR setup Before you do not need to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and...
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...clock manually. Note • If the clock is turned off. For SLV-N81: Go to page 48 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set up . For SLV-N71: Go to the page listed below. Automatic clock setting Once you...: EASY SET UP 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. If you 've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you want to use the timer to ANT and press...
...clock manually. Note • If the clock is turned off. For SLV-N81: Go to page 48 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set up . For SLV-N71: Go to the page listed below. Automatic clock setting Once you...: EASY SET UP 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. If you 've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you want to use the timer to ANT and press...