Sony SLV-N81, SLV-N71 Owner’s Manual

S Ol i,rlt,; 300 51,1(1

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1_800-222-SONY (7669) or

write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29

Daniels Parkway, PMB 330, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SON Y Model No.: SLV_N81/N71

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ_07656 USA

])lephone No.: 201 _930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rides. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause hal_aful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAU13CN: TO F_DUCE _E FIISK OF ELECqRIC 8HO_

DO NOT R_4OVE COVt_ (OR BA_.

NO L,6ER_E P&]GE._BLE pART_ INVADE.

P_=_q SBRVIONG TO QLIALIFIED ,_RV1GE pERSONNB--

Tiffs symbol is intended to alert the user

"dangerous voltage" within tlle product's

//_ to the presence of uninsulated

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user

and maintenance (selwicing) instructions

//_ to the presence of imporiant operating

in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

CAUTION

1"o 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

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

• I f anytldng falls into the cabinet, unplug lhe 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 mtit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug tbe unit from tbe wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time 1o disconnect the cord, pull it out by file plug, never by the cord

• One blade of tlle plug is wider titan the otber for the propose of safe*y and will fit into the power

outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into fl_e outleL contact your Sony

dealer.

installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rags, blankets, etc) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that

may block the ventilation slots

• Do not install file unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place sul_ject to

direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

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

• Keep the unit and casse**es away fi'om equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or

large loudspeakers

• Do not place heavy ot_jects on the unit

• If tbe unit is brougfit directly fi'om a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and

tape When you firs* install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about tbree hours betbre operating the unit

Information

For customers in the USA

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

l'ltis equipment has been tested and found to

comply witll the lfinits for a Class B digital device,

pursumlt to Part 15 of tlle FCC Rules. Fhese lfinits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

l'lds 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 that interference will

not occurin a pm_dcular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment offand on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reotient or reloca*e 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/rV technician Ibr help

Owner's record

l'he model and serial numbers are located at the rear

of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.

Refer to filem whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product

Model No.

Serial No.

2 WARNING

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely betbre operating the appliance, and keep this manual lbr future reference Carefully obsel_'e all warnings, precautions and

instructions on tbe appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power sources

This set sbould be operated only from tile type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your

home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, rethr to the operating

instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other),

or with a tbree-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding) Follow the

instructions below:

For the set with a polarized ac power cord plug:

This plug will fit into the power

outlet only one way. This is a safety IEature. If you are unable

to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug If the plug sbould still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outle_ installed.

Do not dethat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

For the set with a three-wire grounding type ac plug:

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety f?3ture. If you are unable to insert tile plug into the outlet, contact your

electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not dethat the safety purpose of the grounding plug

Overloading

Do 1"totoverload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience I (_r_ receptacles beyond their capacity,

since tbis can result in fire or electric sbock

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push ol_iec_s of any kind into the set through openings as they

may touch dangerous vohage points or sho_t out parts that could

result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachlrtents not recommended by the manu_acture_; as

they may cause bazards.

Cleaning

Unplug tile set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polisbing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets f'_. Ik..--. near water - for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, eta

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so tbat it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against tbem, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance

Accessories

Do not place the set on an __._-_ unstable calf. stand, tripod,

bracket or table. The set may fall, causing serious il_iury to a

child or an adult, and serious damage to tbe set. Use only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved

witb care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may

cause the appliance and cmt combination to overturn

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of

the set, and to protect it from overheating, tbese slots and openings must never be blocked or covered

• Never cover the slo_s and

openings with a cloth or otber

materials.

• Never block tile slots and

openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar

surface.

Important Safeguards 3

• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet,

unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not place the set near or _ _9_1o_ over a radiator or heat register, ff _-: or where it is exposed to direct

sunlight.

Antennas

Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outdoor antenna ot"cable system is installed, follow the precautions below

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines ot"other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits

WHEN INS'IALLING AN OU FDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE

IAKEN qo KEEP FROM CON IACYING SUCH

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONqACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL

Besure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some wotecfion against voltage surges and built-up

static charges. Section 810 of the Nafiolmt Electrical Codeprovides infonnafion with respect to propm- gtounding of filemast and supporting structure, grounding of filelead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductol_, location of antenna-

disdlarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for tbe grounding electrode

Antenna Grounding According to the

National Electrical Code

Antenna Discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

_ kntenna Lead in Wire

= Power Service Grounding

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Lightning

For added protection for this set dm'ing a lightning storm, or when it is te_ unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug it from file wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This

will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and

powerqine surges.

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

nd Clamps

Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug tile set from tile wall outlet and relhr servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

• v_qlentile power cord or plug is

damaged or flayed

• If liquid has been spilled or

ot_jects have fallen into the set

• If the set has been exposed to

rain or water.

• lithe sethas been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, orthe cabinethas been damaged.

• If the set does not operate normally when Ibllowing the {,_4_'_J

operating instructions Ac[iust only those controls filat are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment o f other

conIrols may result in damage and will ol_en require extensive work by a qualified tecbniciml to restore the set to normal operation

• When tile set exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set _,. yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to _'_'-_ "-...__ _--'_ dangerous voltage or other

hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement pints specified by file manul:acmrer that have file same characteristics as the original parts.

Ufiauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec*ric shock, or ofiler hazards

Safety Check

Upon completion of any smMce or repairs to tile set, ask the service technician to perlbrm

routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine filat tile set is in safe operating

condition

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4 Important Safeguards

Table of contents

Getting Started

6 Step 1 : Unpacking

7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Hookups

27 Selecting alanguage 28 Setting the clock 35 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N81 only)

41 Presetting channels 48 Setting up the VCR Plus+'?_ GOLD system (SLV-N81 only) 55 Setting up the VCR Plus+,?_ system (SLV-N71 only)

Basic Operations

59 Playing a tape

62 Recording TV programs 65 Recording TV programs using the

Dial Timer

70 Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD

system

73 Setting the timer manually

85 Searching for a selected point on the

tape

87 Locating a channel by Station ID

(SLV-N81 only)

88 Crea_ing a favorite channel list with

Station ID (SLV-N81 only)

90 Adjusting the picture 92 Changing menu options

94 Editing with another VCR

76 Locking the VCR (Child Lock)

Additional Information

Additional Operations

77 Playing/searching at various speeds

79 Setting the recording duration time 80 Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

82 Recording s_ereo and bilingual

programs

96 General setup information 98 Troubleshooting 100 Specifications

101 Index to parts and comrols

106 Index Back Cover

Quick reference _o using the VCR

84 Searching using the index function

VCR Plus+, (-;3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus_ system is manufactured under license fl'om Gemstar Development Coq_orafion.

Caution

Televisiot_ programs, films, 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 fi'om the cable television

transmission and/or program owner.

Table of contents I 5

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items wil-h the VCR:

• Remote commander * 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

• Size AA (R6) batteries

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. Check your model _ame by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-N81 is the model used for

illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-N81 only."

6 Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and on the batteries to the dia_am 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

Yon can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the

remote commander marked with a dot (,) can be used to operate yonr

Sony TV.

Remote sensor

@ ©

,-- .TV / VIDEO

5 o_ca

To operate

the V('R

a Sony TV

Notes

• With normal nse, the ba*teries should last about three to six monlhs.

• If you do not use the remote comnlander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries

to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Set ,'IV / VIDEO to

VIDE() and point at the remote sensor at the VCR *'1V and point at the remote sensor at the IV

continued

Setting up the remote commander I 7

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. if your TV is

• . . _ •

hsted m the following table, set the appropriate mant f_actt rer s code number.

1 Set oTV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to oTV.

Hold down I/Q), and enter your TV's code number using the number buttons. Then release I/Q).

Now you can use the I/Q), VOL +/, CH +/, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TVI You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (o) to control a Sony TVI _1_

control the VCR, reset oTV / VIDEO to VIDEO.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find

the one that works with your TVI

TV brand TV brand TV brand

Sony 01 JV(" 09 RCA 04, 10

Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12

AOC 04 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Sanyo I 1

Centurion 12 Marantz 04, 13 Scott 12

Coronado 03 MGAiMitsubishi 04.12, 13, I7 Sem's 07, 10, 1 t

Cmtis-Matbes 12 NEC 04, 12 Sharp 03, 05, 18

Daytron 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Sylvania 08, 12

Emerson 03, 04, t 4 Philco 03, 04 leknika 03, 08, 14

Fisher 11 Philips 08 1oshiba 07

General Elech'ic 06, 10 Pioneer I6 Wards 03, 04, 12

Gold Star 03, 04, t 7 Poltland 03 Yorx 12

Hitachi 02, 03 Quasar 06, 18 Zenith 15

J.C.Pemley 04, 12 Radio Shack 05, 14

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code nmnber previously entered will be erased.

• If the TV uses a differet_t remote control system from tbe one programmed to work with the

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may cba_ge. Set

• Wheny°upresstbeAUDIOMONITORbutt°n'y°url'V'smenumayappear°ntheTV

Code Code Code number number number

VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

screen. To exit the 1V menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.

8 Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked 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 following pages to set up your VCR.

If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to pages 10 and 11 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV doesn't have A/V inputs,

go directly to one of the hookups below. For hookup 1 or 2, use the Sony RM-CM 101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not

supplied). For details on obtaining a Cable Mouse controller, contact the Sony Customer information Services Center.

For SLV-N81 only

If you have Use Refer to

A cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 12 to 14

Cable Mouse

A digital broadcast servicers digital Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 17 satellite receiver that is compatible with

the Cable Mouse

For both SLV-N81 and N71

If you have Use Refer to

No cable box or cable box with only a few Hookup 3 Pages 18 to 20

scrambled channels Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 4 Pages 21 to 23

Cable box with ma W scrambled channels Hookup 5 Pages 24 to 26

After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are

provided where you can find complete, step_by_step instructions.

After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR. Procedures difl'er 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 connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections filmly. Loose connections may cause picture

distortion.

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

dealer or qualified technician.

Hookups I 9

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound

if you hook up your VCR using these connections. For a true "home theater" experience, yot_ should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo

system. If your TV doesn't have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or

cable hookups.

If your TV has the Control S function, hook up your VCR (SLV-N81 only) using the

connection shown on page 11. This will allow you to operate your VCR by pointing yotw VCR's remote commander at your TV.

If you're not planning to use yotw VCR to record programs, you're finished setting up

the VCR after you've made the connections shown on pages 10 and 11. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go

to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

[] Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiver

AUDIO O T

Audio cable (not supplied)

10 Hookups

[] Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks

VCR Stereo receiver

IN V_DEO

AUdiO

Video cable (not supplied)

Note

• lfyoudon_thaveastereoreceiver, connectthewhiteLINEOUTiAUDlOLjacktothe AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

Audio cable (not supplied)

[] Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function (SLV-N81 only)

VCR Stereo receiver

_Audio/video cable

Control S cable (not supplied)

i Audio cable (not supplied)

Notes

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

• Use the RK=G69 (ontrol S cable (not supplied) lbr Control S connections.

Completing A/V hookup:

After you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable 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.

SET......

QUIT

I_ ^u× IN

i (not supplied)

Set AUTO ANT SELECT

to OFF and press OK.

,UTOA_T SELECT

AUTO _TE_EO TUNERAUDIO TaPE_E_ECT AUTOTaPE_EO

NE×T

_UlT

For details, see page 92.

Caution

Connections between the VCR's VHFiUHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the tbIIowing 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 V(R to an an*enna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your

receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

"lhis reminder is provided to call tbe CATV system installer_s attention to Article 820- 40 oftbe NEC tbat provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the groundiz_g system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Hookups I 11

Hookup 1 (SLV-N81 only)

Using the cable box control feature

Recommended use

You should use this hookt_p if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR's cable box control

feattu-e to control the channels on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on pages 37 and 38_

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 oil"

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Cable box 1- I

RM-CM101 Cable Mouse

(not supplied)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

, _A

{or

VHF

........ _B

{or UHF

VHF

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

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is

required.

12 Hookups

....... _C

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it

hangs out over the fi'ont of the

l'el]/Ote SellSOr Oll the cable box.

..CEI_...

Side view

Hookup 1 : VCR setup

Before you start.,.

• Turn on the VCR and the TVI

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

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not

used inyourarea, lf bothare ,_, , , ,_, ,_,,,@ h _ cRHF3UcNHIT4 ?used, set the switch to either IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I channel. For details, see page 96. _L_ "_l_r_l-"_ I

If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you do not need

to adjust the RF UNIT switch.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

t_ The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPA_IOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if

desired, and press OK. For details, see page

27.

SET UP

I_ The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

29.

O The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

appears. Press '_/!'/_"/"_ to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in yotlr area and press OK.

(You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

=%;',,;,.=

ZP POSTAL CODE

continued

Hookups I 13

t_ The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 36. _'_1[::_,.................

CABLE MOUSE

8O× CODE NO

8OX OUTPUT Ckl

I_ Enter your cable box code number and press

OK. For details, see page 36.

CABLE MOUSE

SO× CODE NO

80× OUTPUT CH

O Select your cable box output channel and press OK.

CABLE MOUSE 80× CODE NO

80× OUTPUT CH

EgNEEE_

S_T UP IS DONE

You have now completed hookup, if you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to page 48 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up.

Automatic clock setting

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a

time si_aal 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 away, or if the channels in your area do not

carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 33.

Notes

• ]o use the Auto Clock Set l_ature, leave the cable box on.

• If the clock is not set, "AC S" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turJled off. During this time, the VCR will sem'ch for a time signal.

IN|

14 Hookups

Hookup 2 (SLV-N81 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 39.

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 fi-om cable or an antenna ('1_ record channels from cable or an antenna, turn offthe cable box control feature.)

• Use a cable box

• Record programs with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system ('1_ use the VCR PlusT GOLD system, turn off the cable box control feature.)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

,....... _ A Match the

, or connector on

type of

VHF your TV: A,

Digital satellite

receiver

" ...... _B B, or C.

, or UHF For connector

types B and

VHF C, no UHF

........ _ connection isC required.

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the (" _bte Mouse so that it hangs out over the fi'ont of the

remote sensor on the digital satellite receiver.

_ Side view

continued

Hookups ] 15

Hookup 2 : VCR setup

Before you start.,,

• Turn on the VCR and the TV:

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not

used, set the switch to either IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII @ CH3 CH4

channel. For details, see page 96. "-1 r"-

used in your area. lfbothare &_ RF_UNIT ! If you made A/V connections

(from page 10), you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch.

Turn on your digital satellite receiver,

3 Press EASYSETUP°ntheVCR' f s_ASuY _)__ , [I-

tD The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish _'_I;:_.;.,, (ESPA_IOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page

27.

16 Hookups

I_ The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

29.

O The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

appears. Press _/,I,/<"/"_ 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.)

Zip ¢ pO S;TAL CODE

t_ The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 36. _='-" .................

CABtE _,IOUSE

BOXCODENO BOX(>_TPUTC_

I_ Enter your digital satellite receiver code

number and press OK. For details, see page

36.

CA_tE_OUSE B(>XC(>DENO

l_Set your digital satellite receiver output channel(BOX OUTPUT CH)to LINE

and press OK.

CABtE MOUSE BOXCODE NO

:OXOUTPOSTC_

E2NZZZ3

SET _' i_; O(>r_E

Yon have now completed hookup.

Automatic clock setting

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off 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 yotl turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adiusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time si_aals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 33.

Notes

• If tt_e clock is not set, "ACS" will t'lash i_ tile display window whenever the VCI_. is turned

ofi_ Duri*_g this time, the VCR will search 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.

lure offthe display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite receiver. lo record or receive locked channels, u_tock the channel belbre the VCR starts recording. lo set pay-per-view programs in the timer setti*lg, order the pay-per-view program before

the VCR starts recording. Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs.

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Hookup 3

You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few

scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if yotl 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

Rear of "iV

VHF/UHF

......... _A

VHF

Match the type of connector

on your TV: A, B, or C.

Connect this cable, directly to your TV if

you don't have a

cable box. Cable box

c_1_-- J

......... _B

or UHF

VHF

For connector

types B and C,

no UHF connection is

required.

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Hookup 3 : VCR setup

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TVI

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

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not

used inyourarea, lf bothare ,., . , ,H< ,_,,,® h _ cRF3UNIT _)used, set the switch to either IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I channel. Por details, see page 96. _[_ "_r'_ I

If you made A/V connections (from page 10). you do not need

to adjust the RF UNIT switch.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPA_qOL) or French (FRAN(TAIS) if

desired, and press OK. For details, see page

27.

SET UP

I_ The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

29.

(For SLV-NS1 only) The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

appears. Press ,_/,_,/<m/_ to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in yotlr area and press OK.

(You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

zip JPOS,AL COBE

continued

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t_ (For SLV=N81 only)

The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK.

I_ The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 42.

I_ The AUTO PRESET stairs.

_ROCE_;SING

liiiiiiiiiiiiil

PEAS W^

SAB_E MOUSE

80× CODE NO 80× OUTPUT CH

&NTENNAiCADLE

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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 page listed below. For SLV-N81: Go to page 48 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up. For SLV-N71: Go to page 55 for VCR Plus+ system channel set up.

Automatic clock setting

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off" the VCR. "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time si_aal provided by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn offthe

VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not

carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 33.

Note

• ]f the clock is not set, "A( S" will flash in the display wit_dow wllenever tile VC R is turned

off. During this time, the V(R will search tbr a time signal.

Hookup 4

Antenna hookup

Make the follow ng connect ons fyou re t s ng an antenna ( fyou don t have cable 'PV).

[] Use this hookup if you're using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 213 and channels 14 and higher)

• UHF_only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

[] Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get

VCR

'% I : : UHF

out ', ] Or

__...', L._ c

channels 2-13 only)

_/ Or

VCR

'% I : UHF

out i Or

TI i

__---' _ C

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

...... VHFB

UHF

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

VHF

,--'_ .......... _ B

_===1

UHF

A Match the type of

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

A Match the type of

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

For connector types B and C, no UHF

connection is required.

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If yotw antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach 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 supplied). For details, see page 97.

continued

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Hookup 4 : VCR setup

Before you start.,,

• Turn on the VCR and the TVI

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not

used, set the switch to either IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII @ CH3 CH4

channel. For details, see page 96. "-1 r"-

usedin your area. If both are &_ RFr_UNIT ! If you made A/V connections

(from page 10), you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. f _ /

t1_ The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish _%'_117,:_2,,,, (ESPA_IOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if

desired, and press OK. For details, see page

27.

EASY

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I_ The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

AUTO and press OK. For details, see page

29.

O (For SLV-N81 only)

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press _/_/_/_ 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.)

L.;; ........................

ZIp ' pO !;TAL CODE

O (For SLV:N81 only)

The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OF[:' and press OK.

BOX CODE NO

I_ The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. [:'or details, see page 42.

I_'.=-iLT;....

ANTENN_CABLE

I_ The AUTO PRESET starts.

pROCESSlr_

liiiiiiiiiiiiil

pLEASE WA_T_

You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR PlusT or VCR PlusT

GOLD system for recording, go to the page listed below. [:'or SLV-N81: Go to page 48 for VCR PlusT GOLD system channel set up. [:'or SLV-N71: Go to page 55 for VCR PlusT system channel set up.

Automatic clock setting

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off 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 yotl turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adiusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

ffyou want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time si_aals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 33.

Note

• [ftt_eclockisnotset,"A(S' willflashi_thedisplaywindow,ahene_ertheV(Risturned ore Duriz_g this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

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Hookup 5

Connecting a cable box with many 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 ttmaed off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

VCR

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

........ _A

L....... %B

or UHF

........ _C

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

VHF

For connector types B and C, no

UHF connection is required.

VHF

UHF

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Hookup 5 : VCR setup

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TVI

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

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not

used inyourarea, lf bothare ,._ . , ,_< ,_,,_® h _ cRHF3UcNHIT4 ?used, set the switch to either IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I channel. For details, see page 96. _,__

If you made A/V connections (from page 10), you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

tD The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPANOL) or French (FRAN(2AIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page

27.

SET UP o

!_ The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

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

34.

O (For SLV-N81 only)

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press _/_./<,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.)

zip JPOSTAL COBE

continued

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t_ (For SLV2N81 only)

The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK.

SAB_E MOUSE

80× CODE NO 80× OUTPUT CH

I_ The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 42.

_i;L,'; ......

&NTENNAiCADLE

CABL_

I_ The AUTO

PRESET starts.

_ROCE_;SlNG

I_iiiiiiiiiiiiil

P EAS W^

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-N81: Find the VCR Plus GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 48. Then enter all channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) as described on page 52.

For SLV-NTI: Go to page 55 for VCR Plus+ system channel set up.

Automatic clock setting

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. "ACS" (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a

time si_aal 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.

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

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

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

3Turn off 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 away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 33.

Notes

• ]o use the Auto Clock Set I_ature, leave the cable box on,

• If the clock is not set, "A( S" will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turJled

off. During this time, the VCR will sem'ch for a time signal.

Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language.

Before you start,..

• ]_rn 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.

-- MENU

Press MENU, then press t/_ to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip steps 1 and 2.

SETVCR_IUS_ s_ C_ CABLE SO× CONTROL

CLO#_ SET LAN_;UAGE

:I_5TURN

Press _/,_, to highlight LANGUAGE, then

press OK.

SELECT

_ Press '_/,_, to highlight ENGLISH, ESPANOL, or FRAN_AIS, then press

Tip

OK.

If you _aant to return to the pre_ ious menu, highlight RE I'URN and press OK.

Selecting a language 127

Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set

feature

Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Yot_r VCR can

pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock.

The Auto Clock Set feature works only ifa channel in your area is broadcasting a time

signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time

manually (page 33).

Before you start,..

• Turn on the VCR and the TVI

• 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 TVYVIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.

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

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

_ } I "ll"II I("If"

C j _tm| lira

-- MENU

_%..,

I-

SE, VCR pI_ sys CH CABLEBO×CONT_Ot

C_OCKSET LANGUAGE

_¢_ETU_N

28 Setting the clock

Press t_/,_,to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.

OK.

3 @ Press _/,_ to highlight AUTO, then press

Press _/,_, to highlight FULL AUTO, then

press OK.

5 @ Press _/,_, to highlight YES, then press OK.

MENU Press MENU to exit the menu.

CLOC_ SET CH TIMEZOr_E DAYI IGHT _'Vlr_G

_ETURN

Tip

Notes

• The clock camlot be set autum_icatly it'you don't receive a channel that can'ies a time signal

• If there are only a few channels in your area tb_ carry time signals, settling the clock

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

• If the clock is not set, "ACS" will flash i_ the display window wbenever the VCR is turned

To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off 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 offthe Auto Clock Set feature (page 30).

[f you _aant to retm'n to the pre_ ious menu, highlight RE I'URN and press OK.

in your area. If so, set the clock manually (see page 33).

automatically may take up tu about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even al_er you wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.

ofiL Duri_g this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

continued

Setting the clock 129

If the clock does not activate

"_(Z) (Z)

Follow steps l to 4 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature."

The AUTOCLOCKSETmenu is displayed.

_) "G"G

©'G'G

FULLAUTO

C_OCKSETCH TIMEZONE

DAYLIG_TSAVING

-- Number

buttons

-- MENU

- t/$

30 Setting the clock

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