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...For customers in the USA CAUTION You are located at the rear of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that interference will fit into the power outlet...such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on a circuit different from that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to operate this product. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, excessive dust,...
...For customers in the USA CAUTION You are located at the rear of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that interference will fit into the power outlet...such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on a circuit different from that may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to operate this product. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, excessive dust,...
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... the set is not likely to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The set may cause the appliance and cart combination to...
... the set is not likely to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The set may cause the appliance and cart combination to...
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...; 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 73 Setting the timer manually 76 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional...
...; 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 73 Setting the timer manually 76 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional...
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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. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in this manual are for illustration purposes. SLV-N81 is clearly indicated in operation is the model used for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. Any difference in the text, 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. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in this manual are for illustration purposes. SLV-N81 is clearly indicated in operation is the model used for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. Any difference in the text, for example, "SLV-N81 only." 6 Unpacking
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... SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. Press M/m/ Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Before you do not need to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and...OK. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 27. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. If both are... used, set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. For details, see page 96....
... SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. Press M/m/ Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Before you do not need to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and...OK. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 27. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. If both are... used, set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. For details, see page 96....
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...The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature, ...the cable box on. • If the clock is not set the clock manually. After that, whenever you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to record right away, or if the... area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. For details, see page 36. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. CH3 USE...
...The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature, ...the cable box on. • If the clock is not set the clock manually. After that, whenever you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to record right away, or if the... area do not carry time signals, set , "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. For details, see page 36. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. CH3 USE...
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...VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 29. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR...ÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. 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. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is...
...VCR. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 29. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR...ÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. 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. If both are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is...
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...record right away, or if the channels in the timer setting, order the pay -per -view program before the VCR starts recording. - CH3 USE : 0-9 NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 6 Set your digital satellite receiver...Time. To set pay -per -view programs in your area do not carry time signals, set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for a time signal. • To successfully record a...NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ON --- Automatic clock setting Once you've set the clock manually. After that, whenever you turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite...
...record right away, or if the channels in the timer setting, order the pay -per -view program before the VCR starts recording. - CH3 USE : 0-9 NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP 6 Set your digital satellite receiver...Time. To set pay -per -view programs in your area do not carry time signals, set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for a time signal. • To successfully record a...NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ON --- Automatic clock setting Once you've set the clock manually. After that, whenever you turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite...
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...CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR. 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. For details, see page 29. Press M/m/ If both ...are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, ...
...CH3 CH4 If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you start... • Turn on the VCR. 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. For details, see page 29. Press M/m/ If both ...are used in the VCR's display window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, ...
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... WAIT You have now completed hookup. For SLV-N81: Go 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... set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. For SLV-N71: Go to page 55 for VCR Plus+ system channel set up . 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. SELECT : NEXT...
... WAIT You have now completed hookup. For SLV-N81: Go 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... set , "ACS" will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. For SLV-N71: Go to page 55 for VCR Plus+ system channel set up . 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. SELECT : NEXT...
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... window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 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 display the VIDEO indicator in your area. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS...ÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. 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. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 27. Press M/m/
... window. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 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 display the VIDEO indicator in your area. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS...ÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. 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. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. For details, see page 27. Press M/m/
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... CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 33. For SLV-N81: Go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the timer to page 48 for Daylight... Saving Time. If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up . Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX...
... CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. SET UP TUNER PRESET For details, see page 33. For SLV-N81: Go to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. Automatic clock setting Once you want to use the timer to page 48 for Daylight... Saving Time. If you 've set up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up . Getting Started 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX...
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... press OK. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select MANUAL and press OK. For details, see page 96. Getting Started Hookup 5 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your area. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE... to either channel. For details, see page 34. For details, see page 27. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Change the on the...
... press OK. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select MANUAL and press OK. For details, see page 96. Getting Started Hookup 5 : VCR setup Before you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch. 2 Turn on your area. EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE... to either channel. For details, see page 34. For details, see page 27. SELECT : NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 (For SLV-N81 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Change the on the...
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...a time signal provided by picking up . 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. For SLV-N81: Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set the clock manually. For SLV-N71: Go to record right away, or if the channels... in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. BOX OUTPUT ...
...a time signal provided by picking up . 4 (For SLV-N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. For SLV-N81: Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in the display window and search for VCR Plus+ system channel set the clock manually. For SLV-N71: Go to record right away, or if the channels... in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off the VCR. BOX OUTPUT ...
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..., set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. CH CABLE BOX... CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 2 Press M/m to automatically set the time manually (page 33). If your area are not yet sending time signals, set the clock. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO...
..., set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in your TV is broadcasting a time signal. TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. CH CABLE BOX... CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 2 Press M/m to automatically set the time manually (page 33). If your area are not yet sending time signals, set the clock. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO...
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... the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1 or 5, make sure you wait about...is not set, "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is set the clock manually (see page 33). • If there are only a few channels ...in your area that carries a time signal in the display window. MENU 7 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the Auto Clock Set feature (page 30). Tip • If you can adjust these settings without turning off the VCR...
... the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1 or 5, make sure you wait about...is not set, "ACS" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is set the clock manually (see page 33). • If there are only a few channels ...in your area that carries a time signal in the display window. MENU 7 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the Auto Clock Set feature (page 30). Tip • If you can adjust these settings without turning off the VCR...
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Getting Started 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. MENU M/m/ 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).
Getting Started 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. MENU M/m/ 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).
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... : MENU 6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day. PLAY OK Tip • If you want to return to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 1 MON 1 2 : 0 0 AM 4 Press M/m to start the clock...
... : MENU 6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day. PLAY OK Tip • If you want to return to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 1 MON 1 2 : 0 0 AM 4 Press M/m to start the clock...
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Then, if there are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set them manually. Presetting all receivable channels automatically MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, TUNER PRESET then press OK. SETTINGS When using automatic ...
Then, if there are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set them manually. Presetting all receivable channels automatically MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, TUNER PRESET then press OK. SETTINGS When using automatic ...
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.... 3 Press M/m to highlight AUTO PRESET, TUNER PRESET then press OK. OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN CH 2 ANT ADD ON SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 5 Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. AUTO...: TUNER PRESET Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CH 1 PLAY ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE CABLE, then press OK. When no more MANUAL SET AFT ADD ON receivable channels can be found, presetting FINE TUNING RETURN stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on...
.... 3 Press M/m to highlight AUTO PRESET, TUNER PRESET then press OK. OK SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN CH 2 ANT ADD ON SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU 5 Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. AUTO...: TUNER PRESET Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CH 1 PLAY ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE CABLE, then press OK. When no more MANUAL SET AFT ADD ON receivable channels can be found, presetting FINE TUNING RETURN stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on...