Sony SLV-N80 Operating Instruction

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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].

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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

––––3

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.

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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

––––3

ON OFF

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SELECT : NEXT :

EASY SET UPCANCEL :

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Some TV and cable chann els transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock.

The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are no t yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 36).

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 conn ections , set the TV to video input.

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

Getting Started

M/m OK

PLAY

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

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

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CLOCK SET

AUTO MANUAL

SELECT :

SET :

MENUQUIT :

continued

Setting the clock

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PLAY

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

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

YES

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight FULL AUTO, then press OK.

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

YES NO

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

T o acti v ate the Auto Clo ck Set functi on, turn of f the VCR. “ACS” will flash in the display window.

The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature (page 33).

Setting the clock

Tip

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

Notes

• The clock cannot be set au toma tical ly if you don’t receiv e a chan nel th at carr ies a time si gna l in your area. If so, set the clock manually (see page 36).

• If there are only a few channels in your are a th at carry time signals, setting th e clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.

• If you use Hookup 1 or 5, make sure you leave the cable box on.

• 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.

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If the clock does not activate

Getting Started

123

Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.”

The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed.

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AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

Number buttons

M/m OK

YES NO

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

continued

Setting the clock

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK.

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

–––

AUTO AUTO

PLAY

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Press M/m to highlight the ite m you w ant t o set and press OK. Then press M/m to make the setting and press OK.

• For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to “– – –” to hav e the VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station.

• For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area, or select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone. The options are: AUTO y A TLANTIC y EASTERN y CENTRAL y MOUNTAIN y PACIFIC y ALASKA y HAWAII y AUTO

• For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF (standard time), or AUT O to ha ve the VCR auto matically set the daylight saving tim e .

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

USE :

0–9

SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

SELECT SET ::OK

MENUQUIT :

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

RETURN

NO 123 AUTO AUTO

AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII

NO 123

AUTO ON OFF

Setting the clock

SELECT SET ::OK

MENUQUIT :

Press MENU to exit the menu.

T o acti v ate the Auto Clo ck Set functi on, turn of f the VCR. “ACS” will flash in the display window.

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Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU R N and press OK.

Note

• (SLV-N80 only) If you use both the cab l e box control feature and the Auto Cloc k S et feature, the VCR automatically changes chan ne ls on the cable box unti l a channel that carri es a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR. If you want to stop the search, cha nge the channel on the cabl e box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander.

Getting Started

continued

Setting the clock

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Using Manual Clock Set

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.

M/m/</, OK

Setting the clock

PLAY

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

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

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CLOCK SET

AUTO MANUAL

SELECT :

SET :

MENUQUIT :

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PLAY

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

CLOCK SET

SAT 1 AM00:201002/1/

6 7

PLAY

SELECT : SET : END :

OK MENU

QUIT :

Press M/m to set the month.

Press , to highlight the day and press M/ m to set the day .

SELECT : SET : END : QUIT :

CLOCK SET

OK MENU

CLOCK SET

OK MENU

Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day. The day of the week is set automatically.

Press OK to start the clock.

Getting Started

FRI 1 AM00:209002/1/

THU 1 AM00:209002/82/

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU R N and press OK.

Setting the clock

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Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)

(Skip this section if you are using Hookup 3, 4, 5, or 6.)

Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes or digital satellite receivers via an optional Cable Mouse. With the cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also use the VCR’s remote commander to change channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver whenever the cable box or digital satellite receiver i s turned on e ven if t he VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, you need to connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 11 and 14) an d set the code number an d output channel.

This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control chann e l selection on most brands of cable boxes or digital satellite receivers at the time this VCR was manufactured. It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with the RM-CM101 Cable Mouse. If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator –– they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box.

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Number buttons

M/m OK

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

Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL, then press OK.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

RETURN

SELECT SET ::OK

MENUQUIT :

OFF

Getting Started

PLAY

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight CABLE MOUSE, then press OK.

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

Press M/m to highlight BOX CODE NO., then press OK.

When BOX CODE NO. is “– – –,” skip this step.

Press the number buttons to enter the cable box or digital satellite receiver code number, then press OK.

Find your cable box or digital satellite

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

RETURN

SELECT SET ::OK

MENUQUIT :

CLOCK SET

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

USE END :

SET ::OK

QUIT :

MENUQUIT :

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

RETURN

0–9

receiver code number from the following chart.

SELECT SET ::OK

MENUQUIT :

ON 079

CH3

THU 1 AM00:209002/82/

079 CH3

ON 021

CH3

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight BOX OUTPU T CH, then press OK.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

RETURN

SELECT SET ::OK

MENUQUIT :

CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE

PLAY

If you want to control a cable box, press M/m to highlight the cable box output channel, then press OK.

If you want to control a digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then press OK.

Tip

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Cable box and digital satellite receiver brands and the corresponding code numbers

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

Cable box brand Code numbers

ABC 018, 022, 024, 028,

Antronix 218 Archer 033, 050, 164, 218,

BBT 278 Cable Star 067 Cabletenna 033 Cable time 172, 388, 459 Century 164 Citizen 164, 326, 327 Clyde Cablevision 097 Colour Voice 036, 042 Comband 243, 244 Comtronics 051, 071 Decsat 434

217

808

Cable box brand Code numbers

Diamond 046 Eagle Comtronics 051 Eastern 013, 285 Electricord 089 Electus 055 Focus 411 Garrard 164 GC Electronics 027, 067, 341 GE 243, 244 GEC 097 Gemini 026, 068, 081 General Instrument 022, 287, 487 Hamlin 020, 031, 045, 270,

284 Hitachi 022 Jasco 164, 326

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Cable box brand Code numbers

Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026,

035, 037, 058, 109,

287, 487 Linsay 451 Macom 044 Magnavox 038, 043, 080 Memorex 011 Movie Time 089, 167, 214 Northcoast 325 Novaplex 629 NSC 074, 081, 167, 214 Oak 018, 030, 259 Panasonic 032, 118 Paragon 011 Philips 036, 038, 039, 040,

041, 042, 071, 301 Pioneer 034, 155, 271, 544,

695 Popular Mechanics 411 Pulsar 011 Radio shack 808 RCA 032 Realistic 218 Recoton 411 Regal 031, 27 0, 284, 290 Regency 013 Rembrandt 081 Samsung 051, 155 Scientific Atlanta 017, 019, 028, 288 Seam 521 Sharp 324 Signal 051 Signature 022 SL Marx 051 Spectravision 069

Cable box brand Code numbers

Sprucer 032, 318 Standard Components 107, 166 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Stargate 026, 051 STS 167 Sylvania 012 T-Cable Teletext 116 Tandy 269 Tatung 108 Teknica 157 TeleCaption 232 Teleservice 292 Texscan 012, 107 TFC 321 Timeless 429 Tocom 023, 024 Toshiba 011 Tudi 297 TV86 074 TV COM 018, 030, 259 Uniden 236 Unika 033, 16 4, 218 United Artists 018 United Cable 014 Universal 033, 050, 067, 088,

089, 164, 202, 218,

333 Videoway 261 Vidtech 255 Viewstar 038, 071, 074, 122,

222, 269, 300 Zenith 011, 065, 536 Zentek 411 Wave Master 576

Getting Started

continued

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Digital satellite receiver brand

Code numbers

Sony 650 Hitachi 830

To ensure correct operation

• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the cable box or digital satellite receiver .

• Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR.

• Position the cabl e box or digita l satellit e receiver away from the VCR.

• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite

receiver.

Side view

Digital satellite receiver brand

Code numbers

RCA 577 Toshiba 801

: Signal flow

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To check the cable box control setting

Press CH +/– on the remote commander. Does the channe l indi cator on the cable

box or digital satellite receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.)

Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does the channel

indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change?

If the answer to both 1 and 2 is “yes,” you have made the correct setting.

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box or digital satellite receiver

• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR.

• Check the position of the Cable Mouse.

• Place the cable box or digital satellite receiver and VCR away from each other. Do

not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR.

• Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the cable box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed.

If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.

Note

• Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If you unplug the Cable Mou se and pl ug i t i n a gai n, tu rn on the VCR be for e you use th e cab l e box o r di gi ta l satellite receiver control fe ature.

Getting Started

Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)

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Presetting channels

(Skip this section if you are using a cable box or digita l satellite receiver control.)

This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them direct ly usi ng manual presetting methods.

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.

Presetting all receivable channels automaticall y

M/m OK

Presetting channels

PLAY

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

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

Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CH 1

CABLE

ADD ON

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK.

• To preset cable TV channels: Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to

CABLE, then press OK.

• To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to

ANT, then press OK.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CH 1

CABLE

ADD ON

CH 2

ANT

ADD ON

Getting Started

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight AUTO PRESET, then press OK.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receiv able channels c an be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

PLEASE WAIT

CH 1

CABLE

ADD ON

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Tips

• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY.

Channel number, program name, and station’s call letters (for SLV-N80 only)

Remaining tape len gt h an d time counter

The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a speci fic place on a tape

No display

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

Presetting channels

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Presetting/disabling channels manually

Getting Started

123

PLAY

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

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/–

M/m OK

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Presetting channels

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CH 1

CABLE

ADD ON

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PLAY

• CH

PLAY

• To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press OK. 3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to

ADD, then press OK.

• To disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/– to select the channel

number.

2 Press OK. 3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to

ERASE, then press OK.

Repeat step 3 to pre s et or disable channels as required, then press MENU.

Channel to be preset

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

Channel to be disabled

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

Tip

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

CH 5

CABLE

ADD ON

CH 5

CABLE

ERASE ON

Presetting channels

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If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can al s o us e the manual tuning function.

Getting Started

123

PLAY

456 789

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

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

Number buttons, ENTER

M/m/</, OK

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

CH 1

CABLE

ADD ON

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PLAY

Press the number buttons to select the channel you wan t to fine-tune, then pres s ENTER.

Press M/m to highlight FINE TUNING, then press OK.

The fine tuning meter appears.

Press </, to adjust to a clearer picture , then press OK.

Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

Selected channel

CH 5

CABLE

ADD ON

CH 5

CABLE

ADD

CH 5

CABLE

ADD OFF

Presetting channels

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• T o select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this case, you don’t need to press ENTER.

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

Note

• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

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Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system

SAMPLE

(SLV-N80 only)

How the VCR Plus+ GOLD system works

Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV secti on of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show. It’s that si mple.

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that ch annel in your program guide).

The VCR can set the guide channels automatically (see page 52), but you may have to set the guide channels manually depending on your area or the way you hooked up your VC R (se e pa ge 55 ) .

To find the guide channel numbers, look at the “Channel Line-up C hart” in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It usually lo ok s like the example to the right.

Example of “PlusCode”

PlusCode

MOVIE Musical (2hrs.)

5:30

SPORT

CNN

WS 9974

6:30

DRAMA

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(1hr. 15min.) 73457

Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060

Comedy (2hrs.) 17390

33044

Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”

CABLE CH

16 17 20 21 22 25 34 35

27 29 30 31 38 39 45 17 44 49 50 51

CABLE TV

AMC

American Movie Classics

BRV

Bravo (program grid only)

CNN

Cable News Network

CSP

C-SPAN The Disney Channel

DIS

DSC

The Discovery Channel

ESN

ESPN

FAM

The Family Channel Home Box Office

HBO

LIF

Lifetime

MAX

Cinemax

MTV

Music Television Nickelodeon

NIK

Sports Channel

SCA

Sports Channel America

SHO

Showtime

TBS

TBS SuperStation

TMC

The Movie Channel

TNN

The Nashville Network

TNT

Turner Network Television

USA

USA Network

VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH

Getting Started

35 54 42 28 53 37 34 47 33 46 45 48 38 59 70 41 43 58 49 52 44

continued

Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SL V-N80 only)

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Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system automatically (Smart Channel Mapping)

The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL CODE you entered in EA SY SET UP. The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure.

If you are having trouble setting the guide channels, or if you have many scrambled channels, go to page 56 for manual VCR Plus+ GOLD system set up. Note that the VCR Plus+ GOLD system does not work with a digital satellite receiver.

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Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)

PLAY

Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function.

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

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

M/m OK

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, then press OK.

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

SELECT :

SET :

MENUQUIT :

AUTO MANUAL

Getting Started

Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press

PLAY

OK. The instruction shown on the right appears

VCR WILL LOOK FOR CHANNEL MAPPING SIGNAL AFTER YOU TURN IT OFF

on the TV screen for a few seconds, then the screen returns to the normal display.

• If yo u ma d e H oo kup 1: leave yo ur ca b le box on for correct channel mapping.

• If you made Hookup 3: turn your cable box off for correct channel mapping.

• If you made Hooku p 6: set the A/B switch to “A.”

Note that channel mappi ng does not work for Hookup 2 or 5. If the program information signal in your

area has several channel map patterns, the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears, and you must select the channel map. See the following section “To select the channel map.”

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP

MAP MAP12 MAP 3 MAP 4 MAP 5 MAP 6 MAP 7 MAP 8

SELECT :

SET :

MENUQUIT :

KCET WNET

ABC FAM A&E

KAET

CBS

9 4

–

–––––

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The VCR sets the program guide channel s from 0: 00 am to 5:00 am while

the VCR is turned off. (It takes about one hour to complete channel mapping.)

Tips

• After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOL D system. For details, see page 74.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU R N and press OK.

Note

• If the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishin g channel setu p, see the following section “To select the channel map”.

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To select the channel map

If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears:

• the first time you turn on the

VCR after completing channel mapping

• after selecting AUTO and

pressing OK on the SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

Channel map number

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP

SELECT : SET :

Station ID

MAP

KCET

WNET

ABC FAM

A&E

KAET

CBS

9 4

–

–––––

MAP12 MAP 3 MAP 4 MAP 5 MAP 6 MAP 7 MAP 8

OK MENUQUIT :

Channel number

In this case, you have to select the channel map on the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu.

Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide. For

details, see page 51. Press M/m to highlight the channel map number you want by checking the

channel number in the program guide. Press OK.

Notes

• It takes about one hour to complete channel mapping.

• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and

no timer recordings are set.

• The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in

your area.

• When you move to a different area, you must set up the VCR again and enter your new ZIP/

POSTAL CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure.

Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)

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Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system manually

To set the guide channels, use the Channel Line-up Chart to che ck that the gu ide channel numbers match the T V c hannel your VCR receives. For exam ple, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure .

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Getting Started

Number buttons, ENTER

M/m/</, OK

PLAY

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

Press M/m to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, then press OK.

Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SL V-N80 only)

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

AUTO MANUAL

SELECT :

SET :

MENUQUIT :

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PLAY

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

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

–––––

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Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 1, 3, or 4: Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 5: Enter the cable box output chan ne l (us u ally 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 6: Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) for an unscrambled channel and press ENTER. For a scrambled channel, enter the cable box output chan ne l (us u ally 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER.

SET GUIDE CH : LIST : QUIT :

VCR WILL LOOK FOR CHANNEL MAPPING SIGNAL AFTER YOU TURN IT OFF

SET TV CH : LIST : QUIT :

0–9 OK MENU

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

–5252

0–9

ENTER OK MENU

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

–5285

0–9

ENTER OK MENU

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

–523

0–9

ENTER OK MENU

6 7

PLAY

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number that does not match.

When you have set all channels, press OK to confirm your channel settings.

To return to the previous page, press <. To go to the next page , pres s ,.

Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE TV

– 372 – 8466 – 525 – 9586 – 571 – 3617 – 8552 – 32147 – 51143 – 697 – 8693 – 00128 – 734 – 8958 – 2184 – 2588 – 5525 – 6395 – 7839

PAGE :

MENUQUIT :

PAGE1

GUIDE TV

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After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU R N and press OK.

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SL V-N80 only)

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Setting up the VCR Plus+ system

SAMPLE

(SLV-N70 only)

How the VCR Plus+ system works

Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programme d to record that show. It’s that simple.

Example of “PlusCode”

MOVIE Musical (2hrs.)

5:30

SPORT

CNN 23

6:30

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(1hr. 15min.) 73457

Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060

WS 9974

DRAMA

Comedy (2hrs.) 17390

PlusCode

33044

How to set up your VCR

To find the guide channel numbers, look at the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It usually lo ok s like the example to the right.

To set the guide channels, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. F or e xample, if HBO i s listed in th e Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure . I f the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure.

Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”

CABLE CH

16 17 20 21 22 25 34 35

27 29 30 31 38 39 45 17 44 49 50 51

CABLE TV

AMC

American Movie Classics

BRV

Bravo (program grid only)

CNN

Cable News Network

CSP

C-SPAN The Disney Channel

DIS

DSC

The Discovery Channel

ESN

ESPN

FAM

The Family Channel Home Box Office

HBO

LIF

Lifetime

MAX

Cinemax

MTV

Music Television Nickelodeon

NIK

Sports Channel

SCA

Sports Channel America

SHO

Showtime

TBS

TBS SuperStation

TMC

The Movie Channel

TNN

The Nashville Network

TNT

Turner Network Television

USA

USA Network

VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH

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123

Getting Started

PLAY

456 789

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

SETTINGS

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OK MENUQUIT :

Number buttons, ENTER

M/m/</, OK

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, then press OK.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

–––––

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Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 3 or 4: Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 5: Enter the cable box output chan ne l (us u ally 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER.

SET GUIDE CH : LIST : QUIT :

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

SET TV CH : LIST : QUIT :

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

SET TV CH : LIST : QUIT :

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

SET TV CH : LIST : QUIT :

0–9 OK MENU

–5252

0–9

ENTER OK MENU

–5285

0–9

ENTER OK MENU

–523

0–9

ENTER OK MENU

5 6

PLAY

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each channel number that does not match.

When you have set all channels, press OK to confirm your channel settings.

To return to the previous page, press <. To go to the next page , pres s ,.

Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only)

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE TV

– 372 – 8466 – 525 – 9586 – 571 – 3617 – 8552 – 32147 – 51143 – 697 – 8693 – 00128 – 734 – 8958 – 2184 – 2588 – 5525 – 6395 – 7839

PAGE :

MENUQUIT :

PAGE1

GUIDE TV

– 0319

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After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU R N and press OK.

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only)

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Z EJECT

CLEAR

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789

DISPLAY

X PAUSE COMMERCIAL

PASS

H PLAY

M FF x STOP

m REW

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

Playing a tape

Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

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Press H PLAY.

PLAY

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast-forward the tap e

Rewind the tap e Eject the tap e Z EJECT

M FF during stop m REW during stop

To skip playback

By pressing a single button, you can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch (such as a commercial) and restart playback.

Press COMMERCIAL PASS during playback of the scene you want to skip. The

VCR starts searching. Press COMMERCIAL PASS again when you find the scene you want to watch.

The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback.

Basic Operations

If you press and hold COMMERCIAL PASS while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release COMMERCIAL PASS.

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

VIDEO

APC

To display the counter on the TV screen , p r ess DISPLAY.

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Playing a tape

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Notes

• Tapes recorded in the L P mode on other VCRs can be pla yed back on this VCR but the picture quality ca nnot be guaranteed.

• While displaying a menu on the TV screen, you cannot use H PLAY, X PAUSE, M FF, m REW, or x STOP buttons.

• The counter rese ts to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

Playing a tape

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Record ing TV progra ms

TV/VIDEO

COUNTER/ REMAIN SP/EP

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Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.

DISPLAY

Basic Operations

CH +/–

z REC

x STOP

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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Recording TV programs

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• CH

Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input vide o source you want to record.

VIDEO

APC

SP / EP

Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three t im es as long as SP

(Standard Pla y). Howev e r, SP produc es be tte r pic tu r e an d a ud i o qu ality.

VIDEO

APC

REC

Press z REC to start recording. The recording in dicator lights up red in the display wi ndow.

VIDEO

Recording indicator

APC

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the remaining tape length and the time counter appear on the TV screen. Each time yo u press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time

counter and the remaining tape length with the indicator appear alternately in the VCR’s display window.

Recording TV programs

Remaining tape length

SP 20:00:2

81:3

Time counter

To check the remaining tape length of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 97.)

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To watch another TV program while recording

Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if

not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Tips

• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on t he remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.

• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating informa ti on a bout the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can tur n off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode .

• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length

after you press DISPLAY.

Safety tab

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs

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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of pr ograms without turning on your TV. S et t he recording t imer to record u p to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER . The reco r din g start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.

Before you start...

• When using a cable box, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safe ty ta b in p lace. Ma k e su re the ta p e is lon g er than the t otal re cor ding

time.

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER. “DATE” and “TODA Y” appear alternately in the display window. If the date and time are not set, “MONTH” will appear. See step 2 in the

following section “To set the clock” to set the date and time.

CHANNEL +/–?/1 POWER

DIAL TIMERINPUT SELECT x STOP

VIDEO

APC

VIDEO

APC

DIAL TIMER

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

VIDEO

APC

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DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER. “START” and the current time appear alternately in the d isp l ay window.

VIDEO

APC

VIDEO

APC

DIAL TIMER

CHANNEL

DIAL TIMER

CHANNEL

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. You can set the recordin g start t ime in 15 m inute in terv als or adj ust the time

in one minute inter vals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.

VIDEO

APC

Press DIAL TIMER. “STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display

window.

VIDEO

APC

VIDEO

APC

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. You can set the recording sto p time in 15 min ute interv als or a djust the time

in one minute inter vals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.

VIDEO

APC

Basic Operations

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DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER. The channel number or station ID (SLV-N 80 only) appears in the display

window.

VIDEO

APC

DIAL TIMER

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE -2 IN ja cks,

turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2”. If the CABLE BOX CONTROL setting is ON, you can change the channel

INPUT

SELECT

DIAL TIMER

number in units of 100 by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons (SLV-N80 only).

VIDEO

APC

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. “OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The indicator appears in the display windo w and the VCR stands b y for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The i ndicator disappears from the displ ay window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 63).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 66).

• Check the timer settings (page 82).

• Watch another TV program (page 67).

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To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the VCR, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

To set the clock

Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“DAY” appears in the displa y window. Turn and pr e ss DIA L TIMER to set the da y an d then the year.

After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again. Turn and pr e s s DIAL TIMER to set the ho ur an d minute.

When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x STOP on the VCR wh i le you are making the setting.

• The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press SP/EP

before you complete the set ti ng i n step 9.

• When you are recording a pro gra m in the SP mode and the remaining tap e be comes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape spee d is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page

97).

• T o check, change, or cancel th e program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling tim er settings” (p age 82).

until the - indicator

Basic Operations

Notes

• If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+/VIDEO Plus+ GOLD system or the TIMER SET/CHEC K menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for abo ut five seconds.

• If you are using the Cable Mouse, you cannot select “L1” or “L2.”(SLV-N80 only)

• If you set the clock using the Auto Cloc k S et func ti on, th e cl ock will adjust itself to the

incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set ACS correctly.

• You canno t set the cloc k to F ebrua ry 29 function to set the VCR to this day.

• The

indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with

no tape inserted.

using the Dial Time r . Please use the Auto Clock Set

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• The VCR will be unlocked when:

– You stop timer recording by pressing x STOP. – You insert a tape. – The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Ch annel Mapping

and the VCR receives the program info rm ation signal (SLV-N80 only) (see page 52).

About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that al lows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Do not u s e the Demonstratio n Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X PAUSE on the VCR the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power of f an d un plug the AC power cord. Although the Dem onstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 82).

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in

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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system

Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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?/1

SP/EP CLEAR

VCR Plus+

Number buttons

ENTER

Basic Operations

?/1 POWER

VCR Plus+

M/m

x STOP

Press VCR Plus+.

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system

VCR Plus+

PlusCode SP / EP – EP––––––

0–9

USE :

SP / EP

SP / EP :

VCR Plus+QUIT :

–

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CLEAR

Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

VCR Plus+

PlusCode SP / EP 1

USE

ENTER

CONFIRM :

CLEAR

CANCEL :

VCR Plus+QUIT :

–

EP2345––

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

5 6

SP / EP

PLAY

• ENTER

CLEAR

Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

Press M/m to highlight ONCE , DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER:

To record Select

Only once ONCE Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY

VCR Plus+

PlusCode SP / EP 1

USE

ENTER

CONFIRM :

CLEAR

CANCEL :

VCR Plus+QUIT :

VCR Plus+

PlusCode SP / EP 1

RECORDING TIME DATE STOP CHSTART 90SAT 80

SET TIMER : CANCEL :

POWER CLEAR

–

SP2345––

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

–

SP2345––

0:90

053SP:3/

Once a week WEEKLY

The date, start and stop time, channel number (or station ID for SLV-N80 only), and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

To enter another setti ng, repeat steps 1 to 4.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display windo w and the VCR stands b y for

recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indi cator disappears from the display window and the VCR switche s on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 63).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 66).

• Check the timer settings (page 82).

• Watch another TV program (page 67).

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR

until the indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the VCR, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR

until the - indicator

disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording

stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Tips

• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings” (p age 82).

• When you are recording a pro gra m in the SP mode and the remaining tap e be comes shorter

than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape spee d is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page

97).

Basic Operations

Notes

• If the VCR does not accept the P lusC ode number, this means that:

– The PlusCode number is incorrect. – ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or

WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

• The VCR will be unlocked when:

– You stop timer recording by pressing x STOP. – You insert a tape. – The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

• The station ID appears on the TV scree n only when you complete Smart Chan nel Mapping

and the VCR receives the program inform a ti on sig nal (SLV-N80 only) (see page 52).

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Setting the ti mer manually

If the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box , turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

?/1 INPUT

SELECT SP/EP

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CH +/–

M/m/</, OK

x STOP

?/1 POWER

Setting the timer manually

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.

TIMER SET / CHECK

DATE STOP CHSTART

–– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: ––––––– –– –––: ––––––:–/

RETURN SELECT : SET :

OK CANCEL : CLEAR MENUQUIT :

:–/

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Press M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.

PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

• CH

PLAY

Set the date, start and stop time, channel number, and tape speed:

1 Press M/m to set each item. 2 Press , to highlight and set each item

in turn.

TIMER SET / CHECK

DATE STOP CHSTART 9 SAT080

–– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/ –– –––: –––––––:–/

RETURN SELECT : SET :

0:90053SP:3/

END : OK

MENUQUIT :

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PM PM

T o correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.

When you set the channel numb er, the station ID may appear in the “CH” position. You can set it while checking the station ID (SLV-N80 only).

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is highlighted. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.

To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH” position.

Press OK to confirm the setting. T o en ter anoth er settin g, p ress M/m to high light the ne xt line and repeat step

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Basic Operations

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for

recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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Daily/weekly recording

In step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.

the current date t SUN-SAT t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t EVERY SAT t ..... t

EVER Y MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator disappears from the displ ay window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 63).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 66).

• Check the timer settings (page 82).

• Watch another TV program (page 67).

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR

until the indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the VCR, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR

until the - indicator

disappears from the display wi ndow. The VCR is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording

stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Tips

• To set the channel, yo u can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.

• When you are recording a program in the SP mo de and t he re m ai ni ng t ape be com e s shorter

• To check, change or canc el the program setting, see “C hecking/changing/canceling timer

• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the

Notes

• If you are using a Cable Mouse, you cannot select “L1” or “L2.” (SLV-N80 only)

• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Ch annel Mapping

Setting the timer manually

than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page

97).

settings” (page 82).

timer, press m to highlight RETURN, th en press OK. The display returns to the MENU screen. If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer rec ording starts.

and the VCR receives the program info rm ation signal (SLV-N80 only) (see page 52).

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Additional Operations

Playing/search ing at various speeds

H PLAY

m REW

M FF

y SLOW

M FF

m REW

Additional Operations

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fastforward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2. Play in slow motion During playback or pause , pr ess y SLOW. Play frame by frame

Rewind and start play

During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down m REW.

• During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander.

• During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each seco nd.

While the tape is stopped, hold down m REW on the VCR press H PLAY on the VCR

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Playing/searching at various speeds

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Tip

• Adjust the picture usin g the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motio n. – The picture shakes during pause. To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

• Tapes recorded in the L P mode on other VCRs can be pla yed back on this VCR but the

picture quality ca nnot be guaranteed.

• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

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Setting the reco rding du ration time

After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automati c ally after a specified duration.

z REC

While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

VIDEO

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

The tape counter decreases minute by minut e t o 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press x STOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time.

5:30 6:00

APC

Normal recording

Additional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

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Checking/changing/c an c el in g tim e r settings

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

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?/1

CLEAR

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.

• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.

• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR

to return to recording standby.

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

M/m/</, OK

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Press M/m to highlight the setting you want to

change or can ce l .

• To change the setting, press OK and press </ , to highlight the item you want to change, then press M/m to reset it.

• To cancel the setting , press CLEAR.

Press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

TIMER SET / CHECK

DATE STOP CHSTART 9 SAT080

010101 MON – EVERY

–– –––: –––––––:–/

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

0:90053SP:3/ 0:10302EP:2 MON/

FRI 2 00:30006EP:

603:70024EP:

SUN

OK CANCEL : CLEAR MENUQUIT :

PM PM AM PM AM

THU9/28

AM PM AM

If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has prio rity and the second pro gram starts recording on ly after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1 Program 2

Additional Operations

Will be cut off

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO ind ic ator ligh ts up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) bu t with less noise. For details, see page 97.

Recording bilingual programs

Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For details, see page

97.

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (If you are recording, the sound being reco rded will not change.)

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel L STEREO Right channel R STEREO Monaural sound on the

normal audio track

No indicator No indicator

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How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Normal audio track

Monaural sound

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Notes

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connectio ns.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the

AUDIO MONITOR setting.

Additional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

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Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only)

If you record multiple programs on a tape, use the Tape Guide function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and channel of programs recorded on a tape. Y ou can also start playback directly from the selected program using the TAPE GUIDE screen.

All programs are listed on the screen, regardless of how the program was recorded.

The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory. If you want to recall the latest data screen, select YES in RECALL LATEST DATA in the TAPE GUIDE screen (see page 87).

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

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?/1

TAPE GUIDE

After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press TAPE GUIDE.

Press M/m/</, to select the p rogram you

want to start viewing.

Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only)

TAPE GUIDE

DATE 01 MON 010 880

120/ 0FRI 2100:10372:

9 SUN42/951:0154 HBO:

SELECT : SET :

0:1103 CNN:2/ 0:903 WNET:15TUE/

OK TAPE GUIDEQUIT :

M/m/</, OK

STOP CHSTART

PM PM

120MINTYPE

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Press OK.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected program.

TAPE GUIDE

120MINTYPE

SEARCHING

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

T o e xit the TAPE GUIDE screen

Press TAPE GUIDE.

To record in a blank space

Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the T APE GUIDE screen. Select the last blank ro w in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/fastforwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note that “BLANK TIME” and the remainin g time indic ation only ap pear when the last blank space is selected.

TAPE GUIDE

DATE 880

120 / 0 FRI 2100:10372:

9SUN42/951:0154 HBO:

SELECT : SET :

0:903 WNET:1 5 TUE/

OK TAPE GUIDEQUIT :

120MINTYPE

STOP CHSTART

38MINBLANK TIME

To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape

You can display the da ta of the last tape use d to record a program , ev en after you ha v e removed the tape.

If you reinsert the tape and record additional programs, be sure to select YES in RECALL LATEST DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.

Additional Operations

Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a program.

Press TAPE GUIDE.

Press M/m to highlight YES in RECALL

LATEST DATA. If you want to reset the latest data screen,

highlight NO and press OK, then record a program.

Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only)

TAPE GUIDE

DATE STOP CHSTART

SELECT : SET :

OK TAPE GUIDEQUIT :

TAPE GUIDE

DATE STOP CHSTART 01 MON 010 880

120 / 0 FRI 2100:10372:

9SUN42/951:0154 HBO:

SELECT : SET :

0:1103CNN:2/ 0:903 WNET:1 5 TUE/

OK TAPE GUIDEQUIT :

PM PM PM AM

continued

180MIN.

YESRECALL LATEST DATA? NO

180MIN.

PM AM

YESRECALL LATEST DATA? NO

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Press OK.

The latest data stored in the VC R’s memory is displayed.

Tips

• You can store information for up to 24 programs on a single list.

• While recording, you can display t he TAPE GUIDE screen using the TAPE GUIDE button.

If you decide to stop recording, press TAPE GUIDE to make the TAPE GUIDE screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.

Notes

• If you start recording a program “D” from the middle of a previously rec orded program “A” and into another previously recorded program “B,” the Tape Guide information for the second program “B,” which is recorded over, is deleted.

Originally recorded programs

ABC

Recording the program “D” over the program “A” and “B”

AD C

• You cannot use this function unless the cloc k is se t.

• Depending on the tape, the to ta l or remaining time may not app ea r correctly.

• If many short programs are recorded on a tape, multiple programs may be included in a single

block. In this case, only the latest program information will appear in the TAPE GUIDE screen.

• If you use the index search function (see page 89), the program played back may not coincide with the latest program info rm ation.

• Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded program to the end of the tape. However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape, the original recorded program(s) is (are) displayed as a blank space.

• If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, NO DATA appears in the TAPE GUIDE screen.

• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Ch annel Mapping and the VCR receives the program info rm ation signal (SLV-N80 only) (see page 52).

Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only)

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Searching using the in dex function

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

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Additional Operations

./> INDEX SEARCH

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.

• To search ahead, press > INDEX SEARCH.

• To search backwards, press . INDEX

SEARCH.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Note

• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause . However, an index signal will be marked if you cha nge the channel during r ec ording pause.

INDEX SEARCH

Searching using the index function

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Searching for a selected po int on the tape

You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen.

The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically.

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Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar

indication appears on the TV screen. A cursor (x) indicating the current position of

the tape appears on t he bar indication. If the cursor does not appear, play the tape a few

moments (by pressing H PLA Y, M FF, or m REW) until the cursor appears. Press </, to move the pointer (F) to the poin t

where you want to start playback. The VCR starts searching and the cursor (x)

moves tow ard the pointer . Whe n the VCR locates the marked point, playback st arts.

789

0 120

DISPLAY

</,

Searching for a selected point on the tape

0 120

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To cancel searching

Press H PLAY or x STOP.

To turn off the bar indication

Press DISPLAY again.

Notes

• The figure on th e b ar in dication represent s the to tal time length of the inser ted tape as shown below. The total time length may no t be di spla ye d correctly for:

– Tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160. – Tapes recorded in more than one tape sp ee d mode.

Tape type

T-60 or shorter 6 0 120 180 from T-80 to T-140 120 24 0 360 T-160 or longer 160 320 480

Total time length SP LP EP

• If you move the pointer (F) on the bar indication while searching, the VCR searches for the new reset point.

• With the bar indication on, the M FF/ , and m REW/ < buttons on the remote commander work only for mo v in g the pointer (F), while the M FF and m REW

buttons on the VCR buttons on the VCR

are used for normal tape operation. Note, however, if you press these , searching is canceled.

Additional Operations

Searching for a selected point on the tape

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Locating a channel by Station ID (SLV-N80 only)

You can select a TV program using the station’s ID.

Before you start...

• Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 98).

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

Press ENTER.

The station ID appears on the TV screen.

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ENTER

CH +/–

AAB3 CDE9 FGH01

IJK21 LMN31 OPQ51

RST91

UVW22

XYZ34 ABB54

Press CH +/– to select the stat ion ID you want.

Press ENTER.

Note

• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.

Locating a channel by Station ID (SLV-N80 only)

The selected station ID

AAB3 CDE9 FGH01

IJK21 LMN31 OPQ51

RST91

UVW22

XYZ34 ABB54

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Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (SLV-N80 only)

You can create your favorite channel list of TV channels with Station ID. You can store up to 10 channels with Station ID and select the channel from your favorit e channe l list.

Before you start...

• Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 98).

Creating your favorite channel list

Press ENTER.

The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.

ENTER

CH +/–

</,

Additional Operations

Press CH +/– to select the station ID you want to

replace.

Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (SLV-N80 only)

The selected station ID

FAVORITE CH

AAB2 CDE511 FGH9

IJK31

LMN91

OPQ3

RST54

UVW34

XYZ22

ABB01

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Press </, to select the station ID you want to

set.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as needed.

Press ENTER.

Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

To choose a channel from a cab le box, turn the cable box on .

FAVORITE CH

AAB2 CDE511 FGH72

IJK31 LMN91 OPQ3

RST54

UVW34

XYZ22 ABB01

Press ENTER.

Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.

Press CH +/– to select the station ID you want to

select.

Press ENTER.

Note

• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.

The selected station ID

FAVORITE CH

AAB

CDE511 FGH72

IJK31 LMN91 OPQ3

RST54

UVW34

XYZ22 ABB01

FAVORITE CH

AAB

CDE511 FGH72

IJK31 LMN91 OPQ3

RST54

UVW34

XYZ22 ABB01

Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (SLV-N80 only)

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– to display the tr ac k ing meter . The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking bu ttons ( the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About the Reality Regenerator function

The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback.

To use the Reality Regenerator function, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The RR indicator lights up in the display window.

To turn it off, pres s REALITY REGENERATOR. The RR indicator turns off in the display window.

NORMAL TRACKING

Tracking meter

Additional Operations

REALITY REGENERATOR

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Adjusting the picture

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About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function

The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatica lly improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (The APC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 97.

APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

APC recording

Whenever you inse rt a tape and f irst start recordin g, the VCR adjusts to t he tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

Notes

• The auto tracking adjustm en t ca nnot be guaranteed to work with tap es re corded in the LP mode on other VCRs.

• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function.

• There is a delay of about ten sec onds befor e the VCR actual ly starts rec ording while the VCR analyzes the tape. To av oid the d elay, first set the VCR to reco rding pause (the APC indic ator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to record in g pause. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly w ithout using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indi ca to r fla she s slowly) and press X PAUSE again to start recording.

Adjusting the picture

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Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select ADVANCED

OPTIONS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight the option to change, then press OK.

Press M/m to change the setting, then 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 ON MAIN ON AUTO ON ON LH

T o adjust the sharpness, press </, and press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option Set this option to

AUTO ANT SELECT • ON if your TV i s connected only to VHF/U H F OUT on the

AUT O ST ER EO • ON to receive stereo programs.

TUNER AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio

APC • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) func t ion

TAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than

AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON to change the timer recordi ng tape speed automatically to

VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).

• OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OU T and LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tap e, set the TV t o th e VCR input.

• OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.

tracks.

• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.

and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off APC.

a T-140 length tape.

• 180 when using a T -140 or T-180 length tape.

For details, see page 66.

the EP mode when the remai ning tape length becomes shorte r than the recording time. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, s et TAPE SELECT correctly.

• OFF to keep the same tape speed.

Additional Operations

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Changing menu options

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Menu option Set this option to

FAVORITE CH (SLV-N80 only)

SHARPNESS • L (Low) th rough H (High) to adjust th e s h arpness of th e

• ON when using favorite channel list.

• OFF when using station ID list.

For details, see pages 92 and 93.

picture. Select L to turn off the sharpness control.

Changing menu options

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN

Other VCR (Player )

LINE OUT

VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing (SLV-N80 only)

Connect to record on this VCR, then connect the VCRs via the CONTROL S jacks. The CONTR O L S con ne c tio n lets yo u co ntrol (pause and relea s e paus e) bo th V CR s from the recording VCR.

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jack s of the sam e c ol or.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect

the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. Th e sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.

• If you connected this VCR to bot h th e LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of th e other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a hum ming noise.

• You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC910HG audio/video cable (not su ppl ie d).

• (SLV-N80 only) If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for S-Link™ (A/V bus control) connectio n with a TV, the CONTROL S connectio n cannot be used for edit ing.

Additional Operations

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Editing with another VCR

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Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the

video channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT or

CHANNEL +/– to display “L2” (or

“L1”) in the display window.

• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,

SP or EP.

Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.

Search for the point to start play back and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording

and press X PAUSE. Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

T o start editing , press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PA USE on this VCR when an unwanted

scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.

Note

• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the

APC functio n. To re cor d a ta pe wit h the APC func ti on , pr e ss z REC again during r ecording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then, press X PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X PAUSE before stops flashing, the APC funct i on is canceled.

X PAUSE

z REC

the APC indicator

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Editing with another VCR