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Sony SLV-N81 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SLV-N81 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 300 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...
  • Page 2 • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal Refer to filem whenever you call upon your Sony heat buildup dealer regarding this product Model • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rags, blankets, Serial No.
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards Attachments Do not use attachlrtents For your protection, please read these safety recommended by the manu_acture_; instructions completely betbre operating they may cause bazards. appliance, and keep this manual lbr future reference Carefully obsel_'e all warnings, precautions instructions on tbe appliance, or the one described Cleaning...
  • Page 4 Service • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a Damage Requiring Service bookcase, or built-in cabinet, Unplug tile set from tile wall outlet and relhr unless proper ventilation is servicing to qualified service personnel under provided. following conditions: •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Hookups Selecting alanguage Setting the clock Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N81 only) Presetting channels Setting up the VCR Plus+'?_ GOLD system (SLV-N81 only) Setting up the VCR Plus+,?_ system (SLV-N71 only) Operations Basic...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 7: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Using the remote commander Yon can use this remote Remote sensor 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.
  • Page 8 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 If more than one code number...

  • Page 9: Step 3 : Hookups

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function (SLV-N81 only) Stereo receiver ^u× IN _Audio/video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Control S cable (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
  • Page 12 Hookup 1 (SLV-N81 only) Using the cable box control feature Recommended 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...
  • Page 13 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. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not ,@ h cRHF3UcNHIT...
  • Page 14 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 36. _'_1[::_,....CABLE MOUSE 8O× CODE NO OUTPUT I_ Enter your cable box code number and press For details, see page 36. CABLE MOUSE SO× CODE NO 80× OUTPUT CH O Select your cable box output channel and press OK.
  • Page 15 Hookup 2 (SLV-N81 only) Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended 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 the digital satellite receiver,...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 t_ The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 36. _='-" ....CABtE _,IOUSE BOXCODENO BOX(>_TPUT C_ I_ Enter your digital satellite receiver code number and press OK. For details, see page CA_tE_OUSE B(>XC(>DENO l_Set your digital satellite receiver output channel(BOX OUTPUT...
  • Page 18 Hookup You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended 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 •...
  • Page 19 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. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used inyourarea, used, set the switch...
  • Page 20 t_ (For SLV=N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. SAB_E MOUSE Select OFF and press OK. 80× CODE NO 80× OUTPUT CH I_ The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press For details, see page 42. &NTENNAiCADLE I_ The AUTO PRESET stairs.
  • Page 21 Hookup 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) •...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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. I_'.=-iLT; ..ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. [:'or details, see page 42. ANTENN_CABLE I_ The AUTO PRESET starts.
  • Page 24 Hookup Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended 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 •...
  • Page 25 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 _®...
  • Page 26 t_ (For SLV2N81 only) The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. SAB_E MOUSE Select OFF and press OK. 80× CODE NO 80× OUTPUT CH I_ The TUNER PRESET menu appears. _i;L,'; ..ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 42. &NTENNAiCADLE CABL_ I_ The AUTO...

  • Page 27: Selecting Alanguage

    Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. -- MENU Before you start,.. • ]_rn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel or 4). if your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set } I "ll"II I( "If" feature j _tm| lira Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Yot_r VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically the clock. -- MENU The Auto Clock Set feature works only ifa...
  • Page 29 CLOC_ SET CH TIMEZOr_E Press _/,_ to highlight AUTO, then press DAYI IGHT _'Vlr_G _ETURN Press _/,_, to highlight FULL AUTO, then press OK. Press _/,_, to highlight YES, then press MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.
  • Page 30 If the clock does not activate "_(Z) _) "G"G -- Number buttons ©'G'G -- MENU - t/$ Follow steps l to 4 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature." FULLAUTO C_OCKSETCH The AUTOCLOCKSETmenu TIMEZONE DAYLIG_TSAVING displayed. Setting the clock...
  • Page 31 Press _/!" to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK. TIME ZOr_E CLOC_ SET CH DAY1IGHT _'Vlr_ _STURN Press _/_, to highlight the item you want to set and press OK. Then press _/,1_ to make the setting and press OK. •...
  • Page 32 • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight I_.EI'UI_.N and press OK. Note • (SLV-N8I only) If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set l_amre, the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel fl_a_ calTies a time signal...
  • Page 33 Using Manual Clock Set Before you start,,, • Turn on the VCP, and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel or 4). if your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
  • Page 34 Press t/'_ to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. I ;2o01 MOr_ 12 00A_ I;2001 1200A_I Press t/,_ to set the month. Press _ to highlight the day and press '_/ 1_ to set the day. Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Cable Box Control (Slv-N81 Only)

    VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, need to connect the Sony RM-CMI01 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 12 and 15) and set the code number and output channel.
  • Page 36 Press t_/'_" to highlight CABLE CONTROL, then press OK. I_BLEMO[_Ebl 8OXCODENO 80× OUTPUT CH Press t/_" to highlight CABLE MOUSE, then press OK. Press t/_. to highlight ON, then press OK. 8OX CODE NO 80× OUTPUT CH _ET_RN then press OK. CABLE MOUSE When BOXCODENO.
  • Page 37 Press _/,_, to highlight BOX OUTI'UT CH, then press OK. CA_tEMOUSE BO×CODENO _ETURN If you want to control a cable box, press _/,_, to highlight the cable box output channel, then press OK. If you want to control a digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then press MENU...
  • Page 38 Cable box brand Code numbers Cable box brand Code numbers Jerrold 014,022,025,026, Spracer 032,318 035,037,058,109, Standard Components 107, t66 287,487 Starcom 014,026,058,109 Linsay 026,051 Stargate Ma¢om 038,043,080 Magnavox Sylvania Memorex T-Cable ]Metext Movie Time 089, t67,214 Tandy Northcoast Tamng Novaplex Teknica 074,081,167,214 TeleCaption...
  • Page 39 Digital satellite Digital satellite Code numbers Code numbers receiver brand receiver brand Hughes Network Systems Echo Star Panasonic 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.
  • Page 40 To check the cable box control setting Press CH +/on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator 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...

  • Page 41: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is capable of receiving channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, -- MENU we recommend that you preset the receivable...
  • Page 42 Press t/'_" to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. • To preset cable TV channels: Press t_/'_" to set ANTENNA/CABLE I_EN_EI CABLE CABLE, then press OK. ^UTOPRESET MANUALSET nNETUNI_G :a'qE,URN • To presetVHF and UHF channels: Press l_/,_,to set ANTENNA/CABLE ANT, then press OK. Press l_/,_,to highlight AUTOPRESET, then press OK.
  • Page 43 Tips • When receivi_g a VHF, UHF, or ( AI'V channel, the display changes as folk_ws each time you press DISPLAY. name, program Channel number, and station's call letters (for SLV-N81 only) Remaining tape length and time counter on a tape bin"...
  • Page 44 Presetting/disabling channels manually • Q .@.@ -- Number buttons, • Q .@.@ ENTER -- CH +/- -- MENU - tll Press MENU, then press _/,_ to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK. SE, VCR pl_ C/,BkE BOX CO_Ot LANGO_'GE Presetting channels...
  • Page 45 Press _/,_, to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. A_ITENNA _CABLE AUTO P_E_;ET I_0,t_t_,_ _1 ADD FINE T_N_NG :_ETURN Channel to be preset "1Q)"_Q.)"3(?.) • "lb preset a channel: "4_ "g(_)"6Q6) 1 Press the number buttons to enter the "7QO '8(,_)'9(2 ) channel number, then press ENTER.
  • Page 46 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 also use the manual tuning function. "CD (22)'(2D "(2D (2Z) CD _'Q'Q '-- Number buttons,...
  • Page 47 Press '_/,_, to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. ANTENN/, _CABLE AUTO PRE_;ET I_0,t_t_,_ _1 ADD FINE T_N_NG :_ETURN Selected channel "0L) "_(0 "3(0 Press the number buttons to select the "4(5 ) '(_) '6(_) channel you want to fine-tune, then press AFITE N N/_ GABL...

  • Page 48: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ ®Gold System (Slv-N81 Only)

    Setting up the VCR Plus+ ®GOLD system (SLV-N81 only) How the VCR Plus+ GOLD system works Example of "PlusCode" Whenever you want to record a TV program, PlusCode all you need to do is look up the "PlusCode" number, a number assigned to each program [] MOVIE...
  • Page 49 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 EASY SET UR The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following...
  • Page 50 Press l_/,_.to highlight SET VCRPIus+ sys. CH, then press OK. The SMART CHANNEL MAPPINGmenu appears. Press t/_" to highlight AUTO, then press WILL LOOK _oa C_ANNE_ MAPPING S_GNAL The instruction shown on the right appears on the TV screen for a few seconds, then the screen returns...
  • Page 51 To select the channel If the program information signal Channel map in your area has several channel number Station ID map patterns (up to 8), the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE MAP menu appears: • the first time you turn on the VCR after completing channel KaET...
  • Page 52 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system manually _lb set the guide channels, use the Channel F" Line-up Chmt to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. [:'or example, ifHBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart...
  • Page 53 Press _/_, to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. _UlDE CH TVCH -Q) .Q.) .@ Enter the guide channel number assigned "4_) "g(_)"6Q6)the program guide and press ENTER. • "_ "c__ "1_) "_(L)"3(0 • If you made Hookup I, 3, or 4: Enter the "4(5 ) '(_) '6(£) actual number on your TV (and VCR)
  • Page 54 After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • if you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE I'UI_.N and press OK. Setting up the VCR Plus+@ GOLD system (SLV-N81 only)

  • Page 55: Setting Up The Vcr Plus+ ®System (Slv-N71 Only)

    Setting up the VCR Plus+ ®system (SLV-N71 only) How the VCR Plus+ system works Example of "PlusCode" Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the "PlusCode" PlusCode number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most...
  • Page 56 @"_} 0 °(Z} _'CC} °C:D C23 CD ¢) "®"® --N°mbor butto_qs, Q "®"® EN,E_ -_,®,€ -- MENU Press MENU, then press _/,_, to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK. SE, VCR pI_ C/,BLE BO× CONT_Ot C_OC_ SET LANGUAGE Setting uptheVCRPlus+®system (SLV-N71 only)
  • Page 57 Press _/!" to highlight SET VCR Nus+ sys. CH, then press OK. r3UlaE CH TVCH "Q) "_Q.)"3(?.) Enter the guide channel number assigned "4_) "g(_)"6Q6)the program guide and press ENTER. • "_ "c.._ "0L) "_(0 "3(0 • If you made Hookup 3 or 4: Enter the .4(5).(_) .6(g) actual number...
  • Page 58 After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • if you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE I'UI_.N and press OK. Setting uptheVCRPlus+®system (SLV-N71 only)

  • Page 59: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape --_ EJECT -- CLEAR -- DISPLAY "o "o"o "o "o"o "o "o"o "Q'C_ "O '-- II PAUSE -- COMMERCIAL PASS '-- _ PLAY -- JH_ FF -- • STOP -- _ Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. continued I 59 Playing a tape...
  • Page 60 Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Press 12:> PLAY. Additional tasks Press Stop play • STOP Pause play II PAUSE Resume play al_er pause...

  • Page 61: Playing A Tape

    Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this V( R but the picture qualily cannot be guaranteed. • While displaying a menu oil the TV screet_, you cannot use _ PLAY, I| PAUSE, FK _1 REW, o1"•...
  • Page 62 Recording TV programs -- TV/VIDEO -- COUNTER/ REMAIN '-- DISPLAY "o"o "o "o"o "o -- SP/EP ,-- CH +/- -- • REC C2D _ (!_) -- • STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. _1_ record from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
  • Page 63 Press CH +/to select the channel or line input video source you want to • CH record. IC °°2 I--,' "- V,DEO I --3 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or ER SP/EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play).

  • Page 64: Recording Tv Programs

    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 the TV's antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

  • Page 65: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer ftmction allows you to make I/_ POWER CHANNEL timer recordings of programs without turning your TVI Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER.
  • Page 66 Press DIAL TIMER. DIALTIMER ® "START" and the cnrrent time appear alternately in the display window. FO-_" 5 T,g,,q VIDEO VIDEO I •I_l LI DIAL T IMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. ou can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time...
  • Page 67 Press DIAL TIMER. DEALTEMER ® The channel number or station ID (SLV-N 81 only) appears in the display window. FO--O°° L-H ; VIDEO APC _._p_ DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display...
  • Page 68 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 display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.
  • Page 69 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows 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 ah-eady been set.

  • Page 70: Vcr Plus+ Or Vcr Plus+ Gold

    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 .-- I/@ automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER...
  • Page 71 "Q.) '_(O '3(0 Press the number buttons to enter the "4_ "g_ "(66_)PlusCode number. sm, Ep "rQ.)"8(_)"9Q9) If you make a mistake, press CLEAR • 0(.9.) re-enter the correct number. CLEAR sp / EP Press SP/EP to select tape speed, SP or sm, EP Press _/,_.

  • Page 72: Recording Tv Programs

    To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins, j ust press i/@. The _ indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press i/(_ to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

  • Page 73: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer 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 -- i/d) record programs. Before you start,.. "(Z) (Z)'(ZD • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
  • Page 74 Press t/'_" to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK. Set the date, start and stop time, channel number, and tape speed: DATE S;TA£T S;TOp _,a0SUN 8 00_ _O',_ Press '_/,_. to set each item.......
  • Page 75 DaUy/weekly recording In step 3 on page 74, press ,_. to select the recording pattern. Each time you press l_, the indication changes as shown below. Press *_ to change the indication in reverse order. the current date -_ SUN-SAT =-_ MON-SAT -* MON-FRI -_ EVERY SAT -_ ..-_ EVERY MON -* EVERY SUN -* 1 month later -_ (dates count down) -* the current date To use the VCR after setting...

  • Page 76: Locking The Vcr (Child Lock)

    Locking the VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all I/@ POWER of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. • STOP To lock the VCR When the VCR is turned on, hold down I/Q) POWER on the VCR until the o-,, indicator appears in the display window.

  • Page 77: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds _> PLAY -lJ,_ ,-- <<1 REW TRACKING Playback options Operation View tile picture dm'ing fast- During tSst-forward, hold down FF. During rewind, bold down forwm'd or rewind REWI Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press...
  • Page 78 • Actjust the picture using the '1RACKING +_ bnttot_s if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. The picture shakes dm'ing pause. lh set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+_) at the same time. Notes • 1he sound is muted during these operations. •...

  • Page 79: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. --OREC While recording, press • REC. 1=" The _) indicator appears in the display window. sP I--I • --I I--I v,0Eo A.c LI •...

  • Page 80: Checking/Changing/Canceling

    Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start,.. • Ttu_aon your TV and set it to the video channel. P'(_) 9 "CZ) CZ)'CE) --CLEAR • @ -@-@ • @ .@.@ • Q .@.@ "(g)"cz:_ .) If "1"| i_,i! J /LI# ,--MENU _ t/#/<I/.-_ Press I/Q) to turn on the VCR.
  • Page 81 Press t_/l_ to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel. • To change the setting, press OK and press .I_/ to highlight the item you want to change, ... then press '_/,_, to reset it. .j .... • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
  • Page 82 Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF.
  • Page 83 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. Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio trac_...

  • Page 84: Searching Using The Index Function

    index function Searching using the The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals references to find a specific recording. "(Z)_ "o"o"o 'o'o "o"o"o "@'_ ,_ I,_I !IH_I INDEX SEARCH Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

  • Page 85: Searching For A Selected Point On The

    Searching for a selected point on the tape You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR t_ast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically. 'CD _'CZ3 -- DISPLAY "o "Q"o "o "o "o "o "o "o...
  • Page 86 To cancel searching Press L>- PLAY or • STOP. To turn off the bar indication Press DISPLAY again. Notes • file figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inselled tape as shown below. fhe total time length may not be displayed correctly for: "l_pes other than %60, "1 _ 120, or T- 160.

  • Page 87: Locating A Channel By Station Id

    Locating a channel by Station ID (SLV-N81 only) You can select a TV program using the "CZ) C23"C_ station's "CZ3 CZ) CZ) Before you start... • Q .Q .@ • Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the • @ .@.@ ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 93).
  • Page 88 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (SLV-N81 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 favorite channel list.
  • Page 89 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 fi-om a cable box, turn the cable box on.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Picture

    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 oft), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition, in this case, manually adjust the tracking.
  • Page 91 About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording 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 on PAGE2 of the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (The APC indicator...

  • Page 92: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK. AUTO STEREO REalTy _;_ARpr_ESS REGENER/,TOR TAPE SELECT pr_EVlOU_; AUTO T_'PE SPEED FAVORITE CH NEXT _RETURr_ XJlT _UlT Press _/'!" to highlight the option to change, then press OK. To go to PAGE2, highlight NEXT...
  • Page 93 Menu option Set this option FAVORITE • ON when usfi_g favorite channel list. (SLV-NS1 only) • OFF wben using station lD list. For details, see pages 87 and 88. PAGE Menu option Set this option • ON to switch on tile APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

  • Page 94: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This (Recorder) Other (Player) Audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to lacks of the same color. • If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR_s...
  • Page 95 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing II PAUSE • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT CHANNEL to display "L2" "LI") in the display window. • Press SWEP to select the tape speed, •...

  • Page 96: General Setup Information

    Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.
  • Page 97 Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a 300-ohm twin VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna lead cable connector (not supplied) to connect antenna to the VCR. EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    • "lhe video heads are dirty (see the last page of "lhoubleshooting"). (lean the video beads using the Sony "1:25( LD or '1_25( LDR video head cleaning cassette. these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the beads...
  • Page 99 Symptom Remedy • Check that tile clock is set. ]he tfiner does not operate. • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the salEty tab has not been removed. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. •...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    US registered mark. VIDEO OUT, phono jack (I) As an ENERGY S'[_, R _' ParoleE; Sony Corporation Output signak i Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync determined tbat lifts product meets the ENERGY STAR _ negative guideEnes _r energy e_ciency...
  • Page 101 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel I,, t I/Q) POWER switch (71) || PAUSE button (60) (95) Tape compartment DIAL TIMER (65) CHANNEL/TRACKING +/buttons A EJECT button (60) ((,3) (90) REW (rewind) button (60) (77)
  • Page 102 Display window Timer indicator (67) (71) (74) RR (Reality Regenerator) indicator (SLV-N81 only) (90) SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator Tracking indicator (90) (82) STEREO indicator (82) Child Lock indicator (76) Time counter/clock/line/channel Tape speed indicator (63) indicator (60) (63) (95) VIDEO indicator (64) (96)
  • Page 103 Rearpanel SLV-N81 °°T NNNN_ SLV-N71 AC power cord (9) RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (96) CONTP, OL S IN jack (11) (94) VHIZTUHF IN connector (12) (15) (18) (SLV-N81 only) (21) (24) CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL VHI:TUHF OUT connector (12) (15) (18) OUT) jack (12) (15) (SLV-NS1 only) (21) (24)
  • Page 104 Remote commander ,TV / VIDEO switch _ EJECT button (60) TV/VIDEO button (8) (64) DISPLAY button (63) (85) CLEAR button (60) (71) (81) []-- SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (63) r_-- .® INPUT SELECT button (64) (95) • Q .® .® •...
  • Page 105 I/Q) (power) switch (8) (71) COUNTEIUREMAIN button (63) AUDIO MONITOR button (82) VCR PlusT button (70) Number buttons (71) ENTER button (71) (87) (88) "CD CD CH (channel) buttons (8) (63) VOL (volume) buttons x2 button (77) 1,,_,91 / _ INDEX SEARCH buttons...

  • Page 106: Index

    Index SAP (Second Audio Program) Hi-fi audio track 83 Adjusting Searching picture 46, 90 at vm'ious speeds tracking _br a selected point Advanced option Index search using the index lbnction AFT (Auto Fine ]uning) Smm_ chmmel mapping Antenna hookup SP mode APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
  • Page 107 5 Press I/@ to turn offrhe • Set the cable box to cbannel V(R. 3 or4. • Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or4). Sony@line httpJhwvw.wodd.sony.com/ Sony Gorpotation Printed in Matwsia...

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