Sony SL-VN70 User Manual

3-868-116-12 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner’s record

The model and serial numb ers are l ocate d at th e rear o f t he unit . Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your So ny dealer regardin g this produc t.

Model No. _ ____ _____ ______ _____ ____ Serial No. ____________ ____ _______ __

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLV-N80/N70 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc . Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.076 56 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi ons: (1 ) This device may no t cause harmfu l interference, and (2) this device must acce pt a ny interfe renc e received, including inte rfe renc e t hat m ay cause un de sire d op erati on .

SLV-N80 SLV-N70

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mech anical vibration o r shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away fro m equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave o ven s o r large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Information

For customers in the USA

CAUTION

Y ou ar e cautioned that any changes or mo difications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee tha t interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna .

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution

Te levision programs, fil m s, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

WARNING

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3 : Hookups

30 Selecting a language 31 Setting the clock 38 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only) 44 Presetting 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

89 Searching using the index function 90 Searching for a selected point on the

tape

92 Locating a channel by Station ID

(SLV-N80 only)

93 Creating a favorite channel list with

Station ID (SLV-N80 only)

95 Adjusting the picture 97 Changing me nu options 99 Editing with another VCR

Additional Operations

79 Playing/searching at various speeds 81 Setting the recording duration time 82 Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

84 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

86 Searching using the Tape Guide

function (SLV-N80 only)

Additional Information

101 Gene ral setup info rmation 103 Troubleshooting 105 Specifications 106 Index to parts and controls 111 Index Back Cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Getting Started

VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode ar e t rademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac tu red under license from Gemstar Developme nt C orporation.

Table of contents

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 coaxial cable with F-type connectors

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N80 and N70. Check you r model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-N80 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the t ext, for example, “SLV-N70 only.”

Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV and/or A V receiv er. Buttons on the remote comm a nd er marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.

The RECEIVER VOL +/– and MUTING buttons ca n be use d to operate your Sony A V receiver.

Getting Started

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

123 456 789

To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to

the VCR [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the V C R a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

Setting up the remote commander

RECEIVER VOL +/–

MUTING

continued

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage .

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• You do not need to move the [TV] / [VIDEO] switch w h en operating you r AV receiver.

• Some Sony AV receivers may not operate with this remote commander.

Controlling other TVs and/or AV receivers with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs and/or AV receivers. If your TV and/or AV receiver is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the t op of the remote commander to [TV].

Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the numb er buttons.

Then release ?/1. Next, hold do wn ?/1, and enter your AV receiver’s code number using the

number buttons. Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. You can use the RECEIVER VOL +/– and MUTING buttons to control your AV receiver . To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VIDEO] to [VIDEO].

Setting up the remote commander

Code numbers of controllable TVs and AV receivers

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV and/or AV receiver.

TV brand

Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03 J.C.Penn ey 04, 12 JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi NEC 04, 12

Code number

04, 12, 13, 17

TV brand

Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 03, 04 Philips 08 Pioneer 16 Portland 03 Quasar 06, 18 Radio Shack 05, 14 RCA 04, 10 Sampo 12 Sanyo 11 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10, 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18 Sylvania 08, 12 Teknika 03, 08, 14 Toshiba 07 Wards 03, 04, 12 Yorx 12 Zenith 15

Code number

AV receiver brand

Sony 88, 89, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Code number

Getting Started

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. Be sure to enter your TV’s code number correctly before you enter your AV receiver’s code number.

• If the TV and/or AV receiver uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV and/or AV receiver with the remote commander.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV’s menu may appear on the TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the me n u disappears automatical ly.

Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooke d up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the foll owing pages to set up your VCR.

If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to pages 9 and 10 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. For hookup 1 or 2, use the Sony RM-CM101 Cabl e Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied).

For SLV-N80 only

If you have Use Refer to

A cable box t h at is compatible with the Cable Mouse

A digital broadcast service’s digital satellite r eceiver that is comp atible with the Cable Mouse

For both SLV-N80 and N70

If you have Use Refer to

No cable box or cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 22 Cable box with many scramble d cha nnels Hookup 5 Pages 23 to 25 Cable box with only a few scrambled

channels and you are using an A/B sw i tc h

Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 13

Hookup 2 Pages 14 to 16

Hookup 3 Pages 17 to 19

Hookup 6 Pages 26 to 29

After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more deta ils on the procedure descr ibe d , pag e num be rs are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step i nstructions.

After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

• Do not co nn ect the AC power cords un til all of the conn e ct ion s are compl et ed .

• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause pi cture

distortion.

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony

dealer or qualified technician.

Hookups

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has au dio /video (A/V) inpu t jac ks , you will get a bette r p ic tur e a n d sound if you hook up your VC R using these connections. For a true “home theater ” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your ste reo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If your TV has the S-Link™ (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR (SLVN80 only) using the co nnection shown on page 10. Your TV will automatically switch to the A/V inputs for your VCR when you play back a tape or operate the VCR.

If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on pages 9 and 10. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenn a or cable hookups.

S-Link™ is a trademar k of Sony Corporation.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

Getting Started

Stereo receiverVCR

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

AUX IN

Audio/video ca ble (supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

* Do not connect the fourth miniplug for this hookup (SLV-N80 only).

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

Video cable (not supplied)

VIDEO AUDIO

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiverVCR

AUX IN

continued

Hookups

C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function (SLV-N80 only)

Stereo receiverVCR

VIDEO AUDIO

S-LINK

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

S-LINK

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

Audio/video ca ble (supplied)

Note

• To play a tape in st ereo, you must use the A /V connection.

Completing A/V hookup:

After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or ca ble hookup, return to this procedure to complete VCR set up. This will prevent unwanted noise in the RF channel.

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

TIMER SET/CHECK

SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

Caution

Connections betwee n the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VC R t o an antenna or make simultaneous (para ll el ) antenna and VCR connec ti ons at the antenna terminal s of your receiver.

Audio cable (not supplied)

Set AUT O ANT SELECT to OFF and press OK.

ADVANCED OPTIONS

AUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO APC TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED FAVORITE CH SHARPNESS

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

ON OFF

ON AUTO ON ON LH

For details, see page 97.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is p rovided to call th e C ATV system installer’s attention to Ar ticle 820- 40 of th e NEC that provides guidelines for prope r grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Hookups

Hookup 1 (SLV-N80 only)

Using the cable box control feature

Recommended use

You should use this hookup i f you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channels on th e cable box, simplifyin g the recordin g process. A list of compatib le cable boxes is on pages 40 and 41.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by using the Cable Mouse to select channels on the cable box

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another ch annel

RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

For connector types

B and C, no UHF

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mous e s o th at it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the cable box.

Wall

PLUG IN

( )

POWER

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CONTROL S

OUT

VCR

Cable box

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

Getting Started

Side view

continued

Hookups

Hookup 1 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichev e r chan nel is no t used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page

101. If you made A/V connections

(from page 9), you can skip this step.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page

30.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

32.

3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

appears. Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

SELECT : SET : NEXT :

0–9

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

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Hookups

4 The CABLE BOX CONTR OL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 39.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

ON OFF

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

5 Enter your cable box cod e number and press

OK. For details , see page 39.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

USE : NEXT :

–––

CH3

0–9 EASY SET UPCANCEL :

6 Select your cable box output channel and press OK.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT : NEXT :

CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

You have now completed hookup. If you want t o use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up.

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it aut omatically se ts the cloc k the f irst time y ou turn of f the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some T V channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts th e cl ock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right awa y , or if the channels in your area do n ot carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 36.

Getting Started

Notes

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” w ill flash in the display wind ow whenever the VCR is tu r ned

off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

Hookups

Hookup 2 (SLV-N80 only)

Connecting to a digital satellite receiver

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you have a digital satellite receiver that is compatible with the Cable Mouse. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible digital satellite receivers is on page 42.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channels by using the Cable Mouse to select channels on the digital

satellite receiver

What you can’t do

• Record with the digital satellite receiver turned off

• Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record channels from cable or

an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)

• Us e a c able box

• Record programs with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system

Wall

VCR

PLUG IN

( )

POWER

CABLE BOX

AUDIO VIDEO

CONTROL

CONTROL S

OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Digital satellite receiver

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied)

VHF/UHF

IN OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the

type of

VHF

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector

UHF VHF

types B and C, no UHF connection is

required.

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mous

Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the digital satellite rece iver.

Side view

Hookups

Hookup 2 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page

101. If you made A/V connect ions

(from page 9), you can skip this step.

Turn on your digital satellite receiver.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

Getting Started

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spani sh (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For detail s , see page

30.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

32.

3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

appears. Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

SELECT : SET : NEXT :

0–9

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

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continued

Hookups

4 The CABLE BOX CONTR OL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 39.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT : NEXT :

ON OFF

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

5 Enter your digital satellite receiver code

number and press OK. For details, see page

39.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

USE : NEXT :

–––

CH3

0–9 EASY SET UPCANCEL :

6 Set your digital satellite receiver output chann el (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE

and press OK.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it a utomatic ally sets the clock the f irst t ime you tur n of f the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right a way, or if the ch annels in your a rea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 36.

Notes

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned

off. During this time, the VCR will sea rc h for a time signal.

• To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver, proceed as follows:

– Leave the digital satellite receiver on all the time. – Turn off the display (menu screen, channel num ber, etc.) of the digital satellite rece iver. – To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recordin g. – To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before

the VCR starts r ecording.

– Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs.

Hookups

Hookup 3

You have no cable box, or a cable bo x with only a few scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can’t do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Getting Started

Wall

Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don’t have a cable box.

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

B UHF VHF

C UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

continued

Hookups

Hookup 3 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichev e r chan nel is no t used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page

101. If you made A/V connections

(from page 9), you can skip this step.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page

30.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

32.

3 (For SLV-N80 only)

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

SELECT : SET : NEXT :

0–9

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

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Hookups

4 (For SLV-N80 only)

The CABLE BOX CONTROL m enu appears. Select OFF and press OK.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

ON OFF

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details , see page 45.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ANT CABLE

6 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 2 4

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

PLEASE WAIT

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to the page listed below.

For SLV-N80: Go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up. For SLV-N70: Go to page 58 for VCR Plus+ system channel set up.

Getting Started

Automatic clock setting

If you want to use the timer to record right awa y , or if the channels in your area do n ot carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 36.

Note

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” w ill flash in the display wind ow whenever the VCR is tu r ned off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

Hookups

Hookup 4

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV).

A Use this hookup if you’re using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

channels 2–13 only)

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

Hookups

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

Match the type of

connector on your

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

For connector type

B and C, no UHF

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

UHF

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attac h an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplie d). For details, see page 102.

Hookup 4 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page

101. If you made A/V connect ions

(from page 9), you can skip this step.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

Getting Started

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spani sh (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For detail s , see page

30.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

32.

3 (For SLV-N80 only)

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

SELECT : SET : NEXT :

0–9

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

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continued

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4 (For SLV-N80 only)

The CABLE BOX CONTR OL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT : NEXT :

ON OFF

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 45.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

ANT CABLE

6 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 2 4

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

PLEASE WAIT

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to the page listed below.

For SLV-N80: Go to page 51 for VCR Plus + GOLD system channel set up. For SLV-N70: Go to page 58 for VCR Plus+ system channel set up.

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it a utomatic ally sets the clock the f irst t ime you tur n of f the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right a way, or if the ch annels in your a rea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 36.

Note

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned

off. During this time, the VCR will sea rc h for a time signal.

Hookups

Hookup 5

Connecting a cable box with man y scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Wall

VCR

VHF/UHF

Cable box

IN OUT

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Getting Started

continued

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Hookup 5 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichev e r chan nel is no t used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page

101. If you made A/V connections

(from page 9), you can skip this step.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page

30.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

MANUAL and press OK. Then set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page

37.

3 (For SLV-N80 only)

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

4 (For SLV-N80 only)

The CABLE BOX CONTR OL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK.

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

SELECT : SET : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

0–9

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

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ON OFF

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SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 45.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

6 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 2 4

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

PLEASE WAIT

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to the pages listed below.

For SLV-N80: Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 51. Then enter all channels you want to record and the cable box output c hannel (usually 2, 3, or 4) as described on page 55.

For SLV-N70: Go to page 58 for VCR Plus+ system channel set up.

Automatic clock setting

To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal:

Getting Started

Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.

Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature.

Turn of f the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving

Time by picking up the time signal.

If you want to use the timer to record right awa y , or if the channels in your area do n ot carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 36.

Notes

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” w ill flash in the display wind ow whenever the VCR is tu r ned

off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

Hookups

Hookup 6

Connecting a cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Recommended use

By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to rec ord both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the

• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B

What you can’t do

• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/ B switch is

A/B switch is set to A)

switch is set to B)

set to B)

Wall

Splitter

A/B switch

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box

IN OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Hookups

Hookup 6 : VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page

101. If you made A/V connect ions

(from page 9), you can skip this step.

Set the A/B switch to “A.”

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

Getting Started

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spani sh (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For detail s , see page

30.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

32.

3 (For SLV-N80 only)

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

4 (For SLV-N80 only)

The CABLE BOX CONTROL m enu appears. Select OFF and press OK.

SET UP LANGUAGE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

SELECT : SET : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

0–9

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

––––3

ON OFF

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

continued

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5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 45.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

6 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 2 4

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

PLEASE WAIT

Preset the cable box output channel (us ually 2, 3 or 4). For details , see page 47.

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. 2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

3 Enter the cable box output channel. 4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.

Cable box output chan nel

ANT CABLE

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5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CH 3

CABLE

ADD ERASE

You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to the pages listed below.

For SLV-N80: Set the A/B switch to A and go to page 51 for automatic VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up. Go to page 55 for setting up scrambled channels.

For SLV-N70: Set the A/B switch to A and go to page 58 for VCR Plus+ system channel set up.

Automatic clock setting

If you want to use the timer to record right awa y , or if the channels in your area do n ot carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 36.

Notes

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A.”

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” w ill flash in the display wind ow whenever the VCR is tu r ned

off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

Getting Started

Hookups

Selecting a langu age

You can change the on-screen display language.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3

or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

M/m OK

Selecting a language

SELECT :

SET :

MENUQUIT :

Press M/m to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then press

PLAY

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RET U RN and press OK.

OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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