Sony N71 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Presetting channels

filename[010get.fm] model name1[SLV-N81] model name2[SLV-N71]

[3-065-551-11 (1)]

Presetting/disabling channels manually

Press MENU, then press

to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

MENU

CH +/–

Number
buttons,
ENTER

PLAY

SETTINGS

TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE

RETURN

SET

SELECT :

OK
MENU

QUIT

Summary of Contents for N71

Page 1: ...aniels Parkway PMB 330 Fort Myers FL 33912 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No SLV N81 N71 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept a...

Page 2: ...ined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or 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 un...

Page 3: ...ot overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use atta...

Page 4: ... set due to lightning and power line surges Antenna Lead in Wire Ground Clamp Antenna Discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H Electric Service Equipment NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personne...

Page 5: ...timer settings 82 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 84 Searching using the index function 85 Searching for a selected point on the tape 87 Locating a channel by Station ID SLV N81 only 88 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID SLV N81 only 90 Adjusting the picture 92 Changing menu options 94 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 96 General setup information 98 Troubleshoo...

Page 6: ... 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 name 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 ...

Page 7: ...use different types of batteries 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 Buttons on the remote commander marke...

Page 8: ...e 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 menu disappears automatically 1 Set TV VIDEO at the top of the remo...

Page 9: ...tup 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 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 connect t...

Page 10: ...remote commander at your TV 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 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 A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks B Use this hookup if your ...

Page 11: ...ver connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous parallel antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver Note to CATV system installer in USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected...

Page 12: ... 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 off Record one channel while watching another channel CONTROL S CABLE BOX CONTROL PLUG IN POWER OUT IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied VHF UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place th...

Page 13: ... box 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR 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 27 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 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 ...

Page 14: ...in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 33 Notes To use the Auto Clock Set feature 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 search for a time signal 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select ON For details see page 36 5 Enter your cable box code numbe...

Page 15: ... 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 Use a cable box Record programs with the VCR Plus GOLD system To use the VCR Plus GOLD system turn off the cable box control feature LINE 1 IN LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT VHF UHF AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT OUT VHF UHF IN CO...

Page 16: ...e receiver 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR 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 27 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 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 n...

Page 17: ...llite receiver proceed as follows Leave the digital satellite receiver on all the time Turn off the display menu screen channel number etc of the digital satellite receiver To record or receive locked channels unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording To set pay per view programs in the timer setting order the pay per view program before the VCR starts recording Some programs are copy pro...

Page 18: ...ystem 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 IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF VHF UHF VCR Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required B C or or Cable box A VHF UHF Wall C...

Page 19: ... UP on the VCR 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 27 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 3 For SLV N81 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 butt...

Page 20: ...ime 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 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 search for a time signal 4 For SLV N81 only The CABLE BOX CONT...

Page 21: ... 2 13 only If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your 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 IN OUT VHF UHF or A Rear of TV VHF UH...

Page 22: ... on the VCR 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 27 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 3 For SLV N81 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...

Page 23: ...cks 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 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 search for a time signal 4 For SLV N81 only The CABLE...

Page 24: ...ll 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 IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF VHF UHF VCR Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required B C or or Cable box A ...

Page 25: ...e VCR 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 27 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL and press OK Then set the clock manually and press OK For details see page 34 3 For SLV N81 only The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press M m to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press O...

Page 26: ...a channel that carries a 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 To use the Auto Clock Set feature 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 search for a time signa...

Page 27: ...o 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 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 2 Press M m to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK 3 Press M m to highlight ENGLISH ESPAÑOL or FRANÇAIS then press OK M m OK MENU MENU OK PLAY SETTINGS ...

Page 28: ...gnals set the time manually page 33 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 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2...

Page 29: ...er the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal 3 Press M m to highlight AUTO then press OK 4 Press M m to highlight FULL AUTO then press OK 5 Press M m to highlight YES then press OK 6 Press MENU to exit the menu 7 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 ch...

Page 30: ...5 551 11 1 If the clock does not activate 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU Number buttons M m OK AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT YES NO ...

Page 31: ...utomatically set your time zone The options are AUTO y ATLANTIC y EASTERN y CENTRAL y MOUNTAIN y PACIFIC y ALASKA y HAWAII y AUTO For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time 4 Press MENU to exit the menu 5 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR ACS will flash in the display window OK PLAY AUTO CLOCK SET FUL...

Page 32: ...K Note SLV N81 only If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR If you want to stop the search change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander ...

Page 33: ...ections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 2 Press M m to highlight CLOCK SET then press OK MENU M m OK MENU OK PLAY SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK...

Page 34: ...o set the month 5 Press to highlight the day and press M m to set the day 6 Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day The day of the week is set automatically 7 Press OK to start the clock OK PLAY END SET OK MENU SELECT MON 1 AM 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 CLOCK SET QUIT OK PLAY END SET OK MENU SELECT SAT 1 AM 0 0 2 1 9 0 0 2 1 CLOCK SET QUIT OK PLAY END SET OK MENU SELECT FRI 1 AM 0 0 2 1 9 ...

Page 35: ... if the VCR is turned off To use cable box control you need to connect the Sony RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied pages 12 and 15 and set the code number and output channel This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel 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 t...

Page 36: ...iver code number then press OK Find your cable box or digital satellite receiver code number from the following chart OK PLAY CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN SET OK MENU QUIT OFF SELECT OK PLAY OK PLAY CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN SET OK MENU QUIT ON 0 7 9 CH3 SELECT OK PLAY END SET OK MENU SELECT FRI 1 AM 0 0 2 1 9 0 0 2 8 2 CLOCK S...

Page 37: ...nt to control a digital satellite receiver select LINE then press OK 9 Press MENU to exit the menu OK PLAY CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN SET OK MENU QUIT ON CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE SELECT OK PLAY MENU Cable box brand Code numbers ABC 018 022 024 028 217 Antronix 218 Archer 033 050 164 218 808 BBT 278 Cable Star 067 Cabletenna 033 Cable time 172 388 459 Century 164 Citizen...

Page 38: ...n 411 Regal 031 270 284 290 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 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 Timel...

Page 39: ...atellite receiver Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR Position the cable box or digital satellite receiver away from the VCR Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver Digital satellite receiver brand Code numbers Sony 650 Echo Star 786 HTS 786 Hughes Network Systems 760 Panasonic 712 RCA 577 Digital satellite rec...

Page 40: ...o 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 Mouse and plug it in again turn on the VCR...

Page 41: ...cided which channels you wish to preset set them directly using 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 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK W...

Page 42: ... OK All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence When no more receivable channels can be found presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen OK PLAY OK PLAY OK PLAY TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT CH 1 TUNER PRESET ANT ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL S...

Page 43: ...TV channel the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Channel number program name and station s call letters for SLV N81 only Remaining tape length and time counter The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a specific place on a tape No display continued ...

Page 44: ...551 11 1 Presetting disabling channels manually 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU CH Number buttons ENTER M m OK MENU OK PLAY SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT ...

Page 45: ...ss CH to select the channel number 2 Press OK 3 Press M m to set MANUAL SET to ERASE then press OK 4 Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required then press MENU OK PLAY TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT CH 1 OK PLAY OK PLAY CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AF...

Page 46: ...utomatically tunes in channels clearly If however the picture of a channel is not clear you can also use the manual tuning function 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU M m OK Number buttons ENTER MENU OK PLAY SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT ...

Page 47: ...e then press ENTER 4 Press M m to highlight FINE TUNING then press OK The fine tuning meter appears 5 Press to adjust to a clearer picture then press OK Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF 6 Press MENU to exit the menu OK PLAY TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT CH 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENN...

Page 48: ... guide channels manually depending on your area or the way you hooked up your VCR see page 52 To find the guide channel numbers look at the Channel Line up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers It usually looks like the example to the right 5 30 6 30 PlusCode 14 2 CNN 2 3 4 5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1hr 15min 73457 DRAMA WS 9974 SPORT MOVIE Musical 2hrs 33044 G...

Page 49: ...d 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 52 for manual VCR Plus GOLD system set up Note that the VCR Plus GOLD system does not work with a digital satellite receiver 1 Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function 2 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and ...

Page 50: ...you made Hookup 1 leave your cable box on for correct channel mapping If you made Hookup 3 turn your cable box off for correct channel mapping Note that channel mapping 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 c...

Page 51: ... again and enter your new ZIP POSTAL CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure 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 1 Find the VCR Plus GOLD system Channel Listing in your prog...

Page 52: ...nel 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 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight SET VCR Plus sys CH then press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Number buttons ENTER M m OK MENU MENU OK PLAY SETTINGS TUNER PRESET ...

Page 53: ...annel settings To return to the previous page press To go to the next page press OK PLAY LIST SET GUIDE CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH SET VCR Plus sys CH QUIT MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C H A N N E L M A P P I N G S I G N A L V C R W I L L L O O K F O R A F T E R Y O U T U R N I T O F F LIST SET TV CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH 5 2 5 2 SET VCR Plus sys CH QUIT MENU ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LIST SET GUIDE CH ...

Page 54: ...stem SLV N81 only filename 010get fm model name1 SLV N81 model name2 SLV N71 3 065 551 11 1 Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 8 After all settings are complete press MENU to exit the menu MENU ...

Page 55: ...uide channels use the Channel Line up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives For example 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 5 30 6 30 PlusCode 14 ...

Page 56: ...LV N81 model name2 SLV N71 3 065 551 11 1 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU Number buttons ENTER M m OK MENU OK PLAY SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT ...

Page 57: ... 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 press OK PLAY LIST SET GUIDE CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH SET VCR Plus sys CH QUIT MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LIST SET TV CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH 5 2 5 2 SET VCR Plus sys CH QUIT MENU ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LIST SET GUIDE CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH 5 2 8 5 SET VCR Plus sys C...

Page 58: ...em SLV N71 only filename 010get fm model name1 SLV N81 model name2 SLV N71 3 065 551 11 1 Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 7 After all settings are complete press MENU to exit the menu MENU ...

Page 59: ...SLV N81 model name2 SLV N71 3 065 551 11 1 Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a tape 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR COMMERCIAL PASS X PAUSE M FF x STOP m REW X PAUSE H PLAY continued ...

Page 60: ...counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press H PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast forward the tape M FF during stop Rewind the tape m REW during stop Eject the ta...

Page 61: ... the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot 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 resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording ...

Page 62: ... model name2 SLV N71 3 065 551 11 1 Recording TV programs 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH z REC SP EP x STOP COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY TV VIDEO ...

Page 63: ...dow 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 92 3 Press CH to select the channel or line input video source you want to record 4 Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP EP Extended Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play However SP produces better picture and audio quality...

Page 64: ...ndicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn 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 T 30 or tapes recorded in the LP mode The display does not appear during still pause mode or slow m...

Page 65: ...recording 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 safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 Press DIAL TIMER DATE and TODAY 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 se...

Page 66: ...nute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL buttons 5 Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window 6 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL buttons DIAL TIMER EP VIDEO APC EP VIDEO A...

Page 67: ...ile the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 60 Display tape information on the TV screen page 63 Check the timer settings page 80 Watch another TV program page 64 7 Press DIAL TIMER The channel number or station ID SLV N81 only appears in the display window 8 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks turn DIAL TIMER or press...

Page 68: ...g the Cable Mouse you cannot select L1 or L2 SLV N81 only If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set ACS correctly If you are setting the clock for the first time or appears in the display window you cannot set the clock to February 29th using the Dial Timer ...

Page 69: ... already been set Do not use the Demonstration 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 while turning the DIAL TIMER DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord Although the Demonstration Mode is canceled the ...

Page 70: ...ly 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 1 Press VCR Plus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEA...

Page 71: ...s not correct press CLEAR to cancel the setting 5 To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR SP EP 1 USE EP 2 3 4 5 CANCEL CONFIRM V C R P l u s QUIT E N T E R C L E A R ONCE DAILY WEEKLY VCR Plus system P l u s C o d e SP EP S...

Page 72: ...ange or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 80 When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes 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 speed is changed If you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in ...

Page 73: ...ou 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 Press MENU then press M m to highlight TIMER SET CHECK and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU INPUT SELECT SP EP CH M m OK x STOP 1 MENU OK PLAY TIMER SET...

Page 74: ...ion ID SLV N81 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 on page 75 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 4 Press OK to confirm the setting To enter another setting press M m to highlight the next lin...

Page 75: ...nother TV program page 64 Tips To set the channel you 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 mode and the remaining tape becomes 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 speed is changed If you ...

Page 76: ... 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 Note 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 s...

Page 77: ... playback briefly press M FF or m REW on the remote commander The tape continues to play at high speed During playback hold down M FF or m REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press 2 Play in slow motion During playback or pause press y SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press M FF or m REW on the remote commander Hold down the b...

Page 78: ...appear while playing in slow motion 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 LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse ...

Page 79: ...cording Press x STOP Note You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time After you have started recording you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration 1 While recording press z REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in incr...

Page 80: ... Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 CLEAR MENU M m OK ...

Page 81: ...ress M m to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel 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 4 Press OK 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby TIMER SET CHECK FRI 9 2 8 DATE STOP CH START 9 SUN 0 8 0 PM PM 0 9 0 0 5 3 S...

Page 82: ...be recorded in monaural on both hi fi and normal audio tracks but with less noise For details see page 92 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 92 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDI...

Page 83: ...ks 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 Notes To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connections When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Normal audio track Hi fi audio track main track Monaural sound Stereo s...

Page 84: ...al will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause 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 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press INDEX SEARCH To search ahead press INDEX SEARCH To search backwards press INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and playback st...

Page 85: ...automatically 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen A cursor x indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication If the cursor does not appear play the tape a few moments by pressing H PLAY M FF or m REW until the cursor appears 2 Press to move the pointer V to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the...

Page 86: ... T 60 T 120 or T 160 Tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode If you move the pointer V 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 moving the pointer V and are not used for normal tape operation The M FF and m REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operati...

Page 87: ...the station s ID Before you start Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 93 If a cable box is connected to your VCR turn it on 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Press ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen 3 Press CH to select the station ID you want 4 Press ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER CH AAB 3 CDE 9 FGH 0 1 IJK 2 1 LMN 3 1 OPQ 5 1 RST 9 1 UVW 2 2 XYZ...

Page 88: ... with Station ID You can store up to 10 channels with Station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list Before you start Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 93 If a cable box is connected to your VCR turn it on 1 Press ENTER The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen 2 Press CH to select the station ID you want to replace 0 ENTER CH F A V O R I T E C H AAB ...

Page 89: ...on IDs as needed 5 Press ENTER 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To choose a channel from a cable box turn the cable box on 2 Press ENTER Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen 3 Press CH to select the station ID you want to select 4 Press ENTER AAB 2 CDE 5 1 1 FGH 7 2 IJK 3 1 LMN 9 1 OPQ 3 RST 5 4 UVW 3 4 XYZ 2 2 ABB 0 1 F A V O R I T E C H AAB F A V O R I T E C H 2 CDE ...

Page 90: ... reinsert it About the Reality Regenerator function SLV N81 only The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator function To turn it off select OFF in step 4 The RR indicator turns off in the display window 1 Press MENU then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight NEXT then press OK 3 P...

Page 91: ...y This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected Notes The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded 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 mo...

Page 92: ...play a tape set the TV to the VCR input AUTO STEREO ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise The sound changes to monaural TUNER AUDIO MAIN to record the main sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks SAP to record the SAP Second Audio Program sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks TAPE SELECT AUTO when using a T 160 length tape or any tape shorter than a T 140 length tape 180 when...

Page 93: ...ion Set this option to APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC REALITY REGENERATOR SLV N81 only ON to switch on the Reality Regenerator function and restore the picture to its original quality during playback OFF to switch off Reality Regenerator SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture Select L to...

Page 94: ... 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 VMC 910HG audio video cable not supplied How to record on another VCR that has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing SLV N81 only Connect to record on the other VCR using the audio video ...

Page 95: ...hat the VCR analyzes the tape Then press X PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled 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 1 Insert a s...

Page 96: ...d in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel 2 Press 1 POWER to turn on the VCR 3 Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 4 Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area 5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The channel you selected in ste...

Page 97: ... 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws When using both a 75 ohm coaxial cable and a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 1 Loosen the screws on the mixer 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer 3 Retighten the screws 4 Connect the 75 ohm...

Page 98: ...eads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD or T 25CLDR video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer a standard service fee will be charged Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette as it may damage the video heads The video head...

Page 99: ... Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO switch is set correctly If you are not using Control S make sure that both miniplugs are disconnected The channels on the VCR cannot be changed Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF The tracking meter...

Page 100: ...alanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jacks 2 Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms CONTROL S IN SLV N81 only Mini jack 1 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT SLV N81 only Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs max Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Back up...

Page 101: ...tails Front panel A 1 POWER switch 71 B Tape compartment C Z EJECT button 60 D m REW rewind button 60 77 E H PLAY button 60 77 F M FF fast forward button 60 77 G z REC record button 63 79 95 H x STOP button 60 95 I X PAUSE button 60 95 J DIAL TIMER 65 K CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 63 90 L Remote sensor 7 M INPUT SELECT button 64 N EASY SET UP button 13 16 19 22 25 O LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 94...

Page 102: ...dicator 82 C STEREO indicator 82 D Tape speed indicator 63 E VIDEO indicator 64 96 F APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 91 G RR Reality Regenerator indicator SLV N81 only 90 H Tracking indicator 90 I Child Lock indicator 76 J Time counter clock line channel indicator 60 63 95 K Remaining tape length indicator 63 L Tape recording indicator 63 STEREO SAP LPSP EP RR VIDEO APC ...

Page 103: ... panel A AC power cord 9 B CONTROL S IN jack 11 94 SLV N81 only C CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT jack 12 15 SLV N81 only D LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 15 94 E RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 96 F VHF UHF IN connector 12 15 18 21 24 G VHF UHF OUT connector 12 15 18 21 24 H LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 10 SLV N81 SLV N71 continued ...

Page 104: ... 60 C TV VIDEO button 8 64 D DISPLAY button 63 85 E CLEAR button 60 71 81 F SP Standard Play EP Extended Play button 63 G INPUT SELECT button 64 95 H z REC record button 63 79 I y SLOW button 77 J MENU button 27 92 K X PAUSE M button 27 60 x STOP m button 27 60 m REW rewind button 60 77 M FF fast forward button 60 77 H PLAY OK button 27 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 105: ...11 1 Additional Information L 1 power switch 8 71 M COUNTER REMAIN button 63 N AUDIO MONITOR button 82 O VCR Plus button 70 P Number buttons 71 Q ENTER button 71 87 88 R CH channel buttons 8 63 S VOL volume buttons 8 T 2 button 77 U INDEX SEARCH buttons 84 V COMMERCIAL PASS button 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 106: ... fi audio track 83 I Index search 84 L Language selecting 27 Locking the VCR 76 LP mode 64 M Monaural 82 Monitoring audio during playback 82 N Normal audio track 83 P Picture adjustment see Adjusting Playback 59 at various speeds 77 frame by frame 77 skip 60 slow motion 77 Presetting channels 41 R Reality Regenerator 90 Recording 62 bilingual programs 82 SAP broadcasts 82 saving 64 stereo broadcas...

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Page 108: ...ur VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Select the channel with your cable box if you have one or with your TV Hookup 4 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator ap...

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