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1. SET UP SET UP CABLE MOUSE ON SET UP IS DONE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT Cit CH2 CH CHa EINE SELECT fw NEXT CANCEL EASY SET UP You 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 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 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 To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver proceed as follows Leave the digital satellite receiver on all the time Turn off the display menu screen channel 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 staris recording Some programs are copy protected You cannot record these programs Hookups 17 Hookup
2. The VCR starts searching and the cursor W moves toward the pointer When the VCR locates the marked point playback starts continued Searching for a selected point on the tape 85 To cancel searching Press gt PLAY or W STOP To turn off the bar indication Press DISPLAY again Notes The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below The total time length may not be displayed correctly for Tapes other than T 60 T 120 or T 160 Tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode ee ape type se up ep from T 80 to T 140 If you move the pointer on the bar indication while searching the VCR searches for the new reset point With the bar indication on the gt FF gt and lt lt REW buttons on the remote commander work only for moving the pointer and are not used for normal tape operation The FF and lt lt REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation Note however if you press these buttons on the VCR searching is canceled 86 Searching for a selected point on the tape Locating a channel by Station ID SLV N81 only You can select a TV program using the station s ID O00 S6e00 Before you start Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 93 Ifa cable box is connected to your VCR turn it on ENTER OOSOU0 CH D
3. 2 re ey N Se Ml olan 2 4 Pioneer 034 155 271 544 023 024 695 1 Popular Mechanics TV COM 018 030 259 RCA Regal 031 270 284 290 Universal 033 050 067 088 Rembrandt 089 164 202 218 Samsung 651 155 Scientific Atlanta O17 019 028 288 Videoway Seam Vidtech Viewstar 038 071 074 122 222 269 300 Signal Zenith Sharp Signature 8 Zentek SL Marx Spectravision 38 Setting up the cable box control SLV N81 only Digital satellite Code h mbers receiver brand C CO C To ensure correct operation Digital sateilite Code innate receiver brand Hughes Network Systems Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the cable box or digital satellite receiver Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR Position the 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 po Signal flow Side view s ood decre oe lecdtd 0a Geeq00 continued Setting up the cable box control SLV N871 only 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 sa
4. O The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK U For details see page 42 ANTENNA CABLE SA EASY_SET_UP The AUTO SET UP S amp T UP Le Tin Ee AUTO PRESET starts SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING 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 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 signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal 1 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 Turn offthe VCR It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time
5. NER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys Crt CABLE 80X CONTROL CLOOK SET LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT E SET K QUT MENG continued Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N81 only 49 Press to highlight SET VCR Plus SET VOR Pluse sys CH sys CH then press OK SMART CHANNEL MAPPING The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu ARANDA appears SELECT SET QUIT MENU Press to highlight AUTO then press OK YOR WILL LOOK FOR CHANNEL MAPPING SIGNAL The instruction shown on the right appears AFTER YOU TURN IT OFF on the TV screen for a few seconds then the screen returns to the normal display If 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 ae or area has several channel map patterns the PIERS TSR ESE CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears and you must select the channel map See the following section To select the channel map Press I to turn off the VCR The VCR sets the program guide channels from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off It takes about one hour to complete channel mapping Tips After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus GOLD system For de
6. 58 RECORDING TIME DATE START STOP CH GTIOSUN RECOM eGo Se SP SET TIMER POWERI CANCEL CLEAR Bw ra a a i GS 8 ry st 9 5 D Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY CLEAR The date start and stop time channel number or station ID for SLV N81 C2 only and tape speed appear on the TV screen Ifthe information is not correct press CLEAR to cancel the setting 5 To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 a7 Press to tum off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press HE STOP continued Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus or VCR Plus GOLD system 71 72 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins just press VO The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on Remember to press VQ to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 60 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 63 e Check the timer settings page 80 e Watch another TV program page 64 Tips To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 80 When you are recording a p
7. PE 1 2001 SAT 12 00AM Press to highlight the day and press t to set the day S P38 2001 FREE 12 00AM SELECT SET END QUIT MENU 6 Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day The day of the week is set automatically Press OK to start the clock Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 34 Setting the clock Setting up the cable box control SLV N81 only Skip this section if you are using Hookup 3 4 or 5 Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes or digital satellite receivers via an optional Cable Mouse With the cable box control the VCR controls channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording You can also use the VCR s remote commander to change channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver whenever the cable box or digital satellite receiver is turned on even 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 that cannot be control
8. The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press P tmb to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE im your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE RF UNIT CH3 CH4 Saat LANGUAGE EGS ESPANOL FRAN AIS we J EASY SEF P PATE MANUAL Z 3K EASY SEF UP SETUP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING ZIP POSTAL CODE Boa p OK LEASY SEF P continued Hookups 13 14 Hookups The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears SET UP Select ON For details see page 36 ASARANA CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH EASY SETUP Enter your cable box code number and press OK For details see page 36 ARSED CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH 0 2 LEASY_SET_UF Select your cable box output channel and press OK SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON SET UP IS DONE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH CHI SELECT fey NEXT ga CANCEL EASY_SET_UP You have now completed hookup If you wa
9. 0 6 CLEAR i MENU titi OK 1 Press 1 5 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press HF 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 retum to recording standby 80 Checking changing canceling timer settings Press to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel START STOP GESOSUN AUG ee To change the setting press OK and press m 1072 TUE 10 008 11 30 MOR FRI 2 007 3 00 EVERY SUN 6 304 7 00 p ha Spee att Seas gt to highlight the item you want to change then press E to reset it To cancel the setting press CLEAR or GLEAR Nu 4 Press OK 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished Ifthe programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Program 1 Program 2 gt Will be cut off gt 2 a 6 e 2 9 5 Ed ES st 6 e wo Checking changing canceling timer settings 81 Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo p
10. 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 signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 33 Note Ifthe 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 Hookup 4 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you re using an antenna if you don t have cable TV Use this hookup if you re using UHF only antenna you get channels 14 and higher Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF UHF EEEE wao A Match the type of connector on your VHF TV A B orc B UHF sf VHF mms E Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rear of TV VHF UHF swung A Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C
11. REALITY ON to switch on the Reality Regenerator function and restore REGENERATOR the picture to its original quality during playback SLV N81 only OFF to switch off Reality Regenerator SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture Select L to turn off the sharpness control suojesedg jeuoIppy Changing menu options 93 94 Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder TV LINE 2 IN Other VCR Player tn Audio video cable not supplied cn Signal flow Notes gt gt Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR s LINE 2 IN jacks connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L white jack The sound is recorded on both right and left channels If you connect to the AUDIO R red jack the sound is recorded only on the right channel If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise You can use the LINE 1 IN jacks for editing Ifthe other VCR is a monaural type the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug To record on both right and left channels connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R L jacks using a VMC
12. VHF For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required 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 continued Hookups 21 Hookup 4 VCR setup Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e 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 in your area If both are used set the switch to either TOTO RFE UNT channel For details see page 96 209 aaa A eae If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if IGE desired and press OK For details see page ERANGAIS 20 EASY SET UP The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 AGT MANUAL EASY_SET_UF For SLV N81 only The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu Ea ap
13. does not operate unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours ca The clock has stopped and The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall appears in the display window outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer ACS flashes in the display window The VCR is searching for a time signal If channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually The playback picture does not appear Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If on the TV screen you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clear Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons The video heads 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 heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information The picture rolls vertically during Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor picture search The picture has no sound The tape is defective If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection A TY program does not appear on Make sure the TV is set t
14. to highlight AUTO PRESET then press 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 A TUNER PRESEF MENNA CABLE AUTO PRESEF MANGAL SET FINE TUNING DRETURN SELECT SET QUIT MTENNAFCADLE es AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING PRETURA SELECT SET QUIT MENU fal TUNER PRESET ANTENNA GABLE WT PRESET MANUAL SET FINE TUNING SRETURN Bhbhbaas PLEASE WAIT Pe TyTEIEFe Tips When receiving a VHF UHF or CATV channel the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY Channel number program name and station s call letters for SLV N81 only Remaining tape length and time counter The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a specific place on a tape No display Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK continued Presetting channels 43 44 Presetting disabling channels manually v 1 ENU Press MENU then press Hit to highlight Number buttons ENTER CH MENU MONER PRESET uy yyyye O SETTINGS and press OK RETURN LANGUAGE SET VOR Pluss sys CH CABLE BOX CONTRO CLOCK SET SEL
15. 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 cable then connect the VCRs via the CONTROL S jacks using a Control S cable The CONTROL S connection lets you control pause and release pause both VCRs from the other VCR Connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the other VCR to the CONTROL S IN jack on this VCR Note SLV N81 only If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for Control S connection with a TV the CONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing Editing with another VCR Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing H PAUSE Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT or L1 in the display window Press SP EP to select the tape speed e REC SP or EP 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Insert a tape into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press If PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the HI PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the HI STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press H PAUSE on this VC
16. D 2 0 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Press ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen gt 2 2 6 2 9 no Ed ES 6 e wo 3 Press CH to select the station ID you want The selected station ID 4 Press ENTER Note Ifthe TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen Locating a channel by Station ID SLV N81 only 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 ENTER CH e Before you start Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 93 Ifa cable box is connected to your VCR turn it on Creating your favorite channel list 1 Press ENTER The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen Press CH to select the station ID you want to The selected station ID replace j 88 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID SLV N81 only FAVORITE CH 2 AAB 3 Press 4 to select the station ID you want to set 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as needed 5 Press ENTER Selecting a channel from your favorite ch
17. MENU The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals set the time tit manually page 33 OK Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press MENU then press A F to highlight SETTINGS and press OK H SETER pes ae CH When using the EASY SET UP procedure CABLE BOK CONTROL skip steps and 2 YANGUAGE SELECT SET 4 QUIT MENU Press to highlight CLOCK SET then press OK AEI MANGAL 28 Setting the clock Press to highlight AUTO then press OK A AUTO CLOCK SET FORATO CLOCK SEF TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING PRETURN SELECT EH SET KI Press to highlight FULL AUTO then press OK TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING PRETURN SELECT fy SET K QT ENG Press 4 to highlight YES then press OK 6 ven 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 channel that carries a time signa
18. 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 78 Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration REC 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window VIDEO APC SP ued 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time gt 2 2 6 2 9 Bo Ed i st 6 e wo Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 1 00 5 30 6 00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode To stop while recording Press HE STOP Note You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time 79 Checking changing canceling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Scc
19. 3 You have no cable box or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR WHER IN Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don t have a cable box 18 Hookups OUT Cable box IN jour Rear of TV VHF UHF or aA Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required Hookup 3 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 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are RF UNIT used set the switch to either channel For details see page 96 CH3 CH4 If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRA
20. 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 CM101 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 A cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 12 to 14 Cable Mouse A digital broadcast service s digital Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 17 satellite receiver that is compatible with the Cable Mouse For both SLV N81 and N71 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 many scrambled channels Hookup 5 Pages 24 to 26 After you ve completed the connections follow the mstructions 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
21. B VIDEO APC OOF PALE VIDEO APC 2 DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date S continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 65 3 oowtwer Press DIAL TIMER START and the current time appear alternately in the display window VIDEO APC COM mesial VIDEO APC OOF Ef 1 mr P L DiaLTiMeR Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time yi in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL buttons VIDEO APC CHANNEL 9 OO eB al D omver Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window A l VIDEO APC DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time ae in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL buttons VIDEO APC CHANNEL 0 Q I Fi 66 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 7 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER The channel number or station ID SLV N81 only appears in the display window VIDEO APC OOF 8 patner Turm DIAL TIMER to set the channel number To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks l turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 If the CABLE BOX CONTROL setting is ON you can change the channel INPUT
22. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again 6 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute 7 When you have finished setting the time press DIAL TIMER to start the clock Tips To cancel a Dial Timer setting press H STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting The program is recorded in the current tape speed To change the tape speed press SP EP before you complete the setting in step 9 page 67 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 the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 92 To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 80 Notes Ifeight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plust VIDEO Plus GOLD system or the TIMER SET CHECK menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds Ifyou are using the Cable Mouse you cannot select L1 or L2 SLV N81 only Ifyou 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
23. and press OK Note When adjusting FINE TUNING the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels 47 48 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N81 only How the VCR Plus GOLD system works Whenever you want to record a TV program all you need to do is look up the PlusCode number a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers cable TV listings and even TV GUIDE magazine Then just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show It s that simple How to set up your VCR Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program with the guide channel the number that s assigned to that channel in your program guide The VCR can set the guide channels automatically see page 49 but you may have to set the 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 hike the example to the right Example of PlusCode PlusCode 5 30 H MOVIE Musical 2hrs 83044 BA SPORT Golf thr 25min 42060 GD ws 9974 6 30 EIEIRIDRAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 E
24. buttons ENTER MENU tihem OK FUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SRETURN SELECT SET a QUIT MENU Press to highlight TUNER PRESET then press OK iz TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUEL BET PINE ae PRET SELECT EH SET K QUIT MENTE 3 9099 Press the number buttons to select the Selected channel D channel you want to fine tune then press f EN TER z TUNER PRESET D009 D ANTENNA CABLE Qo AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET FINE TUNING PRETURN SELECT EH SET id QUT MENTE Press tit to highlight FINE TUNING a then press OK i ANTENNA CABLE The fine tuning meter appears AUTO PRESET MANUAL SEF E FINE TUNING ETURN SELECT SET QT Press lt gt to adjust to a clearer picture A TUNER PRESET then press OK ANTENNA CABLE Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FANE TEC TURN SELECT SET N QT MENG 6 MEN Press MENU to exit the menu Q Tips To select the channel in step 3 above you can also use the CH buttons In this case you don t need to press ENTER Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN
25. number in units of 100 by pressing the CHANNEL buttons SLV N81 SELECT only VIDEO APC OF eA 9 piaLtiver Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on Bw 2 a a O GS 2 D st 9 5 B To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the CHANNEL and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press E STOP To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press V5 The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 60 Display tape information on the TV screen page 63 Check the timer settings page 80 Watch another TV program page 64 continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 67 68 To set the clock 1 Turn DIAL TIMER so that CLOCK appears in the display window 2 Press DIAL TIMER MONTH appears in the display window 3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month Press DIAL TIMER DAY appears in the display window 5
26. parts and controls Mass Approx 4 1 kg 9 Ib 1 02 Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 1 15 POWER switch 71 9 IE PAUSE button 60 95 2 Tape compartment 10 DIAL TIMER 65 3 amp EJECT button 60 fi CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 63 90 gt Qa a 4 lt 4 REW rewind button 60 77 S 12 Remote sensor 7 2 5 gt PLAY button 60 77 I3 INPUT SELECT button 64 z 6 gt gt FF fast forward button 60 77 3 fd EASY SET UP button 13 16 19 22 B 7 REC record button 63 79 95 25 a r 8 E STOP button 60 95 f5 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 94 continued Index to parts and controis 101 102 Display window 1 Timer indicator 67 71 74 2 SAP Second Audio Program indicator 82 3 STEREO indicator 82 4 Tape speed indicator 63 VIDEO indicator 64 96 5 L6 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 91
27. press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 If you made A V connections set the TV to video input If you didn t use A V hookup Turn on the cable box Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4 Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box usually 2 3 or 4 2 Insert a tape and press gt PLAY To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER 4 Insert a tape 5 Press IQ to turn off the VER To watch TV 1 Turn off your 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 ST 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 gt PLAY If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER 4 Insert a tape 5 Press IQ to turn off the V
28. programs Searching using the index function 85 87 88 90 92 94 96 98 Searching for a selected point on the tape Locating a channel by Station ID SLV N81 only Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID SLV N81 only Adjusting the picture Changing menu options Editing with another VCR Additional Information General setup information Troubleshooting 100 Specifications 101 Index to parts and controls 106 Index Back Cover Quick reference to using the VCR VCR Plus C ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Caution Television 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 from the cable television transmission and or program owner Table of contents 5 6 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR Remote commander 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors Size AA R6 batteries E 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 d
29. provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors p NEC Section 810 21 E Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightni
30. 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 the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed e Be sure to make connections firmly 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 9 10 Audio video A V hookup AUDIO VIDEO OO yer 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 you 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 your VCR s 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 Use this hookup if you
31. recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator p VIDEO ARC IIi Beare suoyjeisdg s1Sseg To stop recording Press W STOP To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the remaining tape length and the time counter appear on the TV screen Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining tape length with the indicator appear alternately in the VCR s display window Remaining tape length Time counter To check the remaining tape length of a T 140 or T 180 tape set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180 For details see page 92 continued Recording TV programs 63 64 To watch another TV program while recording 1 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 3 Select another channel on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Tips To select a channel you can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the
32. s 1 K inches s EP 11 11 mm s Me inches s LP 16 67 mm s We inches s playback only Maximum recording playback time 8 hrs in EP mode with T 160 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 3 min with T 120 tape Tuner section Channel coverage VHF 2to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A 8 to A 1 A to W W 1 to W 84 Antenna 75 ohm antenna terminal for VHF UHF Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and 2 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 each Input signal Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced syne negative AUDIO IN phone jacks 2 each Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced syne 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 SLY N amp 1 only Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 Specifications 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 duration up to 1 hour at a time General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 22 W SLV N81 21 W SLV N71 Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 430 x 97 x 292 mm w7h d Approx 17x3 4 x11 KK inches including projecting
33. tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape Ifyou 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 motion playback It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make I POWER CHANNEL timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER The recording JTO start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals INPUT SELECT DIAL TIMER STOP 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 pactimes 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 set the clock to set the date and time Bw 2 5 i GS 8 ry st 9 5
34. the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Precautions Safety Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz Ifanything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your Sony dealer Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots WARNING Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizont
35. the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 80 Ifyou want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the timer press to highlight RETURN then press OK The display returns to the MENU screen If you are finished using the VCR turn off the power before timer recording starts Bw ra a a i GS 2 ry st 9 5 B Notes Ifyou are using a Cable Mouse you cannot select L1 or L2 SLV N81 only The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal SLV N81 only see page 49 Setting the timer manually 75 76 Locking the VCR Child Lock After you have set the timer you can lock all gt POWER of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake To lock the VCR When the VCR is turned on hold down 1 POWER on the VCR until the O n indicator appears in the display window The VCR tums off and the O n indicator remains lit The VCR will not work except for timer recordings To unlock the VCR Hold down 1 POWER on the VCR until the O n indicator disappears from the display window The VCR is unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press WE STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked Note The VCR will be unlocked when You stop timer reco
36. 3 Press to change the setting then press OK To adjust the sharpness press and press OK 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print PAGE 1 AUTO ANT SELECT ON if your TV is connected only to VHF UHF OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR To 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 using a T 140 or T 180 length tape For details see page 63 AUTO TAPE SPEED ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED set TAPE SELECT correctly OFF to keep the same tape speed Changing menu options FAVORITE CH ON when using favorite channel list SLV N81 only OFF when using station ID list For details see pages 87 and 88 PAGE 2 APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC
37. 59 39 Sports Channel America 70 45 Showtime 41 17 TBS SuperStation 43 44 The Movie Channel 58 49 The Nashville Network 49 50 Turner Network Television 52 51 USA Network 44 continued Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N71 only 55 Number buttons ENTER MENU titie i OK 1 MENU Press MENU then press A F to highlight O SETTINGS and press OK FUNER PRESET SET VOR Pluss sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOGK SET LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT SET QUIT MENU 56 Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N71 only E Press 4 4 to highlight SET VCR Plus SE sys CH then press OK SUIDE CH TV CH a SET GUIDE CH LIST QT Enter the guide channel number assigned in OOO e the program guide and press ENTER GUIDE CH TV CH O Ga msy OD SET FV CH G A LIST OK QT MENG If you made Hookup 3 or 4 Enter the actual number on your TV and VCR and press ENTER GUIDE CH TV CH 25 Su SET GUIDE CH LIST QUIT If you made Hookup 5 Enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER GUIDE CH TV CH 25 3 SET GUIDE CH LIST Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each channel number that does not match When
38. 7 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 e Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF pe sich bo A Match the type of i connector on your i or TV A B or C i VHF B and C no UHF connection is required Losco tes a B For connector types Q or URF VCR VMPPUHE IN UHF i Positioning the Cable Mouse OUT Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the cable box Side view Hookup 1 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 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 96 If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRAN AIS if desired and press OK For details see page 27
39. ECT SET Presetting channels Quit MENU n Press 4 to highlight TUNER PRESET yp then press OK Figs TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MARAE SET F AF FINE TUNING DRETURN SELECT EH SET K QUIT MENTE To preset a channel Channel to be preset 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel numter then press ENTER A B amn Press OK ANTENNA CABLE Press to set MANUAL SET to ae MANUAL SEF ADD then press OK FINE FINE TUNING PRETURN SELECT EH SET id Quit MENG CH To disable a channel Channel to be disabled Press CH to select the channel number A TUNER PRESET Press OK ANTENNA i CABLE Press to set MANUAL SET to pole ERASE then press OK EINE TUNING ser Bd OUT MENG 4 ent Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required then press MENU Tip Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK continued Presetting channels 45 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 1 MEN Press MENU then press A F to highlight O SETTINGS and press OK 46 Presetting channels Number
40. ER Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia To watch TV 4 Turn off the VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch Hookup 5 To play a tape 4 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press gt PLAY To record a program 4 Turn on the cable box 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record 3 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 4 Enter the PlusCode number 5 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER 6 Insert a tape 7 Press 1 0 to turn off the VCR 8 Leave the cable box on To watch TV 4 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch Sony Piine http Avww world sony com
41. Index to parts and controls 10 11 12 RR Reality Regenerator indicator SLV N81 only 90 8 Tracking indicator 90 9 Child Lock indicator 76 Time counter clock line channel indicator 60 63 95 Remaining tape length indicator 63 Tape recording indicator 63 Rear panel N t SLV N81 1 2 3 4 5 6 a l LL 8 ej 9 8 F SLV N71 1 4 5 6 DN l L 8 7 AC power cord 9 5 RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 96 CONTROL IN jack 11 94 SLV N81 only CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT jack 12 15 SLV N81 only LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 15 94 VHF UHF IN connector 12 15 18 21 24 VHF UHF OUT connector 12 15 18 21 24 LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 10 continued Index to parts and controls gt Q 9 gt es 3 9 x 3 i CE 9 103 Remote commander TV VIDEO switch 7 amp EJECT button 60 TV VIDEO button 8 64 DISPLAY button 63 85 CLEAR button 60 71 81 gt jo e SP Standard Play EP Extended Play button 63 one INPUT SELECT button 64 95 8 REC record button 63 79 9 I SLOW button 77 10 MENU button 27 92 1 wes H PAUSE button 27 60 E STOP butt
42. J SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY the 15min 73457 Example of Channel Line up Chart SHE caste rv Sees 16 American Movie Classics 35 47 Bravo program grid only 54 20 Cable News Netwofk 42 21 C SPAN SLY 28 22 The Disney Channel 53 25 The Discovery Chan 37 34 EEs 34 35 The Family Ckannel 47 5 GED Home B e 33 27 Life 46 29 Qema 45 30 C Television 48 31 iCkelodeon 38 38 Spotis Channel 59 39 Sports Channel America 70 45 Showtime 44 17 TBS SuperStation 43 44 The Movie Channel 58 49 The Nashville Network 49 50 Turner Network Television 52 51 USA Network 44 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N81 only 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 UP The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure If you are having trouble setting the guide channels or if you have many scrambled channels go to page 52 for manual VCR Plus GOLD system set up Note that the VCR Plus GOLD system does not work with a digital satellite receiver MENU 1 Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function 2 meny Press MENU then press 4 to highlight O SETTINGS and press OK
43. N AIS if desired and press OK For details see page 27 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 For SLV N81 only The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press 4 4 tmb to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE im your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS SELECT E K EASY SET UP MANUAL SELECT E NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SEF P Saat SMART CHANNEL MAPPING ZP POSTAL CODE e K EASY SEF UP continued Hookups 19 20 Hookups For SLV N81 only SET UP The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears ASARANA CABLE MOUSE Select OFF and press OK BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH LEASY SET UP The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press LES ISIA Saa OK For details see page 42 RTENNA CASE LEASY_SET_UF The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP IS DONE UTO PRESET PROCESSING Ahthbh hg PLEASE WAIT i KAATAA A You have now completed hookup If you want to use the VCR Plus or VCR Plus
44. NE START STOP fia gt Trh dae a pos da faim F DRETURN SELECT CE EAR OUT continued Setting the timer manually 73 Press to highlight the line that is to be set then press OK Set the date start and stop time channel er TIMER SET CHECK number and tape speed DATE START STOP Q IOSUN 8 OOF 9 00 aaa pren ree 1 Press to set each item i in fs i 2 Press gt to highlight and set each item ps in turn SRE IUAN set ce QUIT MENI To correct a setting press to return to that setting and reset When you set the channel number the station ID may appear in the CH position You can set it while checking the station ID SLV N81 only To record the same program every day or the same day every week press 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 Press OK to confirm the setting To enter another setting press to highlight the next line and repeat step 3 Press MENU to exit the menu Press I to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR
45. R when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press I PAUSE again to resume recording Note Ifyou start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the APC function To record a tape with the APC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape Then press H PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press I PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled gt 2 a 6 2 9 Bo Ed ES st 6 e wo Editing with another VCR 95 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 MENC TV VIDEO TV O POWER CHANNEL 1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel 2 Press 1 5 POWER to tum on the VCR 3 Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s 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 step 4 appears on the TV screen If the channels Whenever you us
46. S ONY 3 065 551 11 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 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 any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation VHS Hiei Gaye SLV N81 t SLV N71 fg 2001 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OF BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVIGE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated AN dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating AN and maintenance servicing instructions in
47. STEREO FAVORITE Cit NEXT SRETURN SELECT SELECT X S SET QUIT MENU QUIT MERU For details see page 92 Caution Connections between the VCR s VHF UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices Never connect the output of the 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 to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Hookups 11 12 Hookup 1 SLV N81 only LADLE OC CCKIRC mh L CORTROL Hookups OUT Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup 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 feature to control the channels on the cable box simplifying the recording process A list of compatible cable boxes is on pages 3
48. X CORE NG BOX OUTPUT CH DRETURN Find your cable box or digital satellite receiver code number from the following chart SELECT SET p QUIT MENU 36 Setting up the cable box control SLV N81 only Press to highlight BOX OUTPUT CH then press OK iz CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH PRETURN SELECT fy SET K QUT MENE 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 OK 9 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Tip Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Cable box and digital satellite receiver brands and the corresponding code numbers If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment ABC 018 022 024 028 217 808 a EE C Gemini 026 068 081 Hamlin 020 031 045 270 284 continued Setting up the cable box control SLV N81 only 37 Jerrold 014 022 025 026 032 318 035 037 058 109 287 47 Standard Components 107 166 zia pla PS AEN bbl a Oat T Cable Teletext oo a NSC 074 081 167 214 Teknica Oak 018 030 259 TeleCaption 2 Panasonic 032 118 Paragon 01 912 Philips 036 038 039 040
49. al 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 Ifthe unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measur
50. annel list 1 Tum 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 TOE Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV gt screen 9 5 a O GS 2 Press CH to select the station ID you want to The selected station ID Es select 5 FAVORITE CH 3 35 4 Press ENTER Note Ifthe TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID SLV N81 only 89 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the indicator flashes in the display window then turns off distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking NORMAL TRACKING Press TRACKING to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of Tracking meter the two tracking buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and 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 1 Press MENU then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press to highlig
51. annel number the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program with the guide channel the number that s assigned to that channel in your program guide 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 To set the guide channels use the Channel Line up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives 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 Exampie of PlusCode PlusCode 6 30 E MOviE Musical 2hrs 3044 EA SPORT Golf thr 25min 42060 ETI WS 9974 6 30 BEORAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 H SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY thr 18min 73457 Exampie of Channel Line up Chart 4 CABLE VCR Plus CH CABLE TV GUIDE CH 16 American Movie Classics 35 17 Bravo program grid only 54 20 Cable News Netw 42 21 C SPAN Q 28 22 The Disney Channel 53 25 The Discovery Chanpa 37 SY 34 ESPN jj 34 35 The A nel 47 5 GEO Home B e 33 27 TES 46 29 Qamay 45 30 usi Television 48 31 Ci iano 38 38 GD Sts Channet
52. 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 To use the Auto Clock Set feature leave the cable box on Ifthe 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 Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language MENU Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press MENU then press 4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK SET VER ierse CH When using the EASY SET UP procedure CABLE BOX CONTROL skip steps 1 and 2 NS SELECT fy SET K QT MENG Press to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS SELECT SET QUIT Tip Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Selecting a language 27 Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock
53. channel is not used in your area If both are RF UNIT used set the switch to either TNONNOOUOOUOONND channel For details see page 96 CH3 CH4 If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRAN AIS if desired and press OK For details see page 27 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL and press OK Then set the clock manually and press OK For details see page 34 For SLV N81 only The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press 4 4 4a m gt to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE im your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS z 2K EASY SEF UP SELECT EH NEXT K CANCEL EASY SET _UP asta SMART CHANNEL MAPPING ZP POSTAL CODE SELECT SET OE K EASY SEF UP continued Hookups 25 26 Hookups For SLV N81 only SET UP The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears ASARANA CABLE MOUSE Select OFF and press OK BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH EASY SET UF
54. channel settings To return to the previous page press lt To go to the next page press SUIDE CH TV CH SET GUIDE CH LIST QT GUIDE CH TV CM 25 Be SET FV CH LIST GUIDE CH TV CH 25 Su SET GUIDE CH LIST QT GUIDE CH TV CH 25 3 SET GUIDE CH LIST OAT Yi OKI _ MENG Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number that does not match za SET VCR Plus sys CH LIST GUIDE 66 continued Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N81 only 53 8 MENU After all settings are complete press MENU to exit the menu Tip Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 54 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N81 only Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N71 only How the VCR Plus system works Whenever you want to record a TV program all you need to do is look up the PlusCode number a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers cable TV listings and even TV GUIDE magazine Then just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show It s that simple How to set up your VCR Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV ch
55. e set installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them 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 cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn S254 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 these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Important Safeguards Never place the set ina confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is
56. e the VCR set the TV to the channel selected in step 1 96 General setup information Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 306 ohm twin lead cable EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws Attaching a UHF VHF band mixer When using both a 75 ohm coaxial cable and 300 ohm twin a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band PELESHI separator mixer not supplied to connect the EAC 66 antenna to the VCR UHF VHF band gt separator 2 mixer not EN supplied Q 4 2 3 O z 3 EA 75 ohm coaxial cable 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 coaxial cable to the mixer General setup information 97 Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer symptom e The VQ switch does not function Connect the AC power cord securely Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold down VO POWER on the VCR until the O indicator disappears The power is turned on but the VCR Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off
57. eceivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods Then if there are any unwanted channels disable them manually If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset set them 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 e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window MENU Presetting ali receivable channels automatically 1 REKU Press MENU then press 4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 then press OK Press to highlight TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys Crt CABLE 80X CONTROL CLOCK SEF LANGUAGE PRETURN SELECT SET i QUT ENE A TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MARTIAL SET AFT FINE TUNING PRETURN SELECT few SET K QT ENG continued Presetting channels 41 42 Presetting channels Press to highlight ANTENNA CABLE then press OK To preset cable TV channels Press to set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE then press OK To preset VHF and UHF channels Press to set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT then press OK Press
58. ecord 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 Rear of TV VHF UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required WHRAGHE x ABDI VOEO 1N CONTROL a eit OUT hie OUT j RM CM101 Cable Mouse T not supplied Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the digital satellite receiver 1 1 Li 1 1 i i 1 VHF UHF LINE LINE iN 1 AUDIO VIDEO g t Digital satellite receiver Side view continued Hookups 15 Hookup 2 VCR setup Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e 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 in your area If both are used set the switch to either TOUNOOUDONN NNO channel For details see page 96 209 If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 Turn on your digital sat
59. ed replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service Eee or repairs to the set ask the i gt D service technician to perform G G routine safety checks as specified iD Pe by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition ote Fr PAU TETS RECEIVE R oK SAFETY CHECK Table of contents On 27 28 35 41 48 55 59 62 65 70 73 76 77 79 80 82 84 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Hookups Selecting a language 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 Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus or VCR Plus GOLD system Setting the timer manually Locking the VCR Child Lock Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time Checking changing canceling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual
60. ellite receiver 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 2h The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press 4 4 4 gt 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 16 Hookups RF UNIT CH3 CH4 ENCORE ESPANOL FRANCAIS EASY _SET_UP ENS MANGAL EASY SET UF TETE 0 9 EASY_SET_UF The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears a Select ON For details see page 36 INRA AEA CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT fe NEXT K CANCEL EASY SET UP Enter your digital satellite receiver code SET UP number and press OK For details see page CABLE BOX CONTROL 3 6 CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OCFEPUT CH USE T NEXT OKI CANCEL EASY SET OP Q Set your digital satellite receiver output channel BOX OUTPUT CH to LINE and press OK
61. er does not function The channels on the VCR cannot be changed The tracking meter does not appear on the screen You cannot contro other TVs The VCR needs to be cleaned 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 TY VIDEO switch is set correctly If you are not using Control S make sure that both miniplugs are disconnected Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine gt Q 9 gt A 3 9 x 3 i a 9 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or initial contamination black amp white screen appears te K LA LATE Troubleshooting 99 Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Tape speed SP 33 35 mm
62. ereo and bilingual programs 83 Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording kea gt i INDEX SEARCH 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press Hea gt i INDEX SEARCH To search ahead press PI INDEX SEARCH To search backwards press Mie INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point INDEX SEARCH To stop searching Press W STOP Note No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal wil be marked if you change the channel during recording pause 84 Searching using the index function 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 fast forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically DISPLAY gt Qa 2 9 D O a S tj z 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen A cursor MB 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 gt PLAY P gt FF or 44 REW until the cursor appears 2 Press to move the pointer F to the point where you want to start playback
63. es Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No Important Safeguards For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power sources This set should be operated only from the 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 refer 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 three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions bel
64. ht NEXT then press OK 3 Press to highlight REALITY REGENERATOR on PAGE2 of the ADVANCED F OPTIONS menu then press OK REALITY REGENERATOR SHARPNESS H ADVANCED OPTIONS PREVIOUS SRETURN SELECT SET QUIT MENUJ 4 Press to set REALITY REGENERATOR to ON then press OK The RR indicator lights up in the display window 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn it off select OFF in step 4 The RR indicator turns off in the display window 90 Adjusting the picture About the Adaptive Picture Control APC function The Adaptive Picture Control APC function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set APC to ON on PAGE of the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu The APC indicator lights up in the display window For details see page 93 APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function the APC indicator flashes rapidly 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
65. if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyze the tape the APC indicator flashes rapidly and return to recording pause After the APC indicator stops flashing press H PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press Il PAUSE again to start recording gt 2 a 6 2 9 no Ed ES st 6 e wo Adjusting the picture 91 92 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK il ADVANCED OPTIONS PAGE t AUTOANTSEEEGT APE AUTO STEREO REALITY REGENERATOR TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS PREVIOUS FAVORITE CH PRETURN NEXT SRETURN SELECT PH SELECT 4 SET EEI SEF QUIT MENU Quit MERU 2 Press to highlight the option to change then press OK To go to PAGE2 highlight NEXT and press OK To return to PAGE highlight PREVIOUS and press OK
66. ifference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV N81 only Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram mside 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 Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked witha E dot can be used to operate your 00 nQ je a Sony TV the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months Ifyou do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not use different types of batteries continued Setting up the remote commander 7 Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the following table set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set TV VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV Hold down 1 5 and enter your TV s code n
67. ing and press OK For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to to have the VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal For the fastest response select your local PBS station For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area or select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone The options are AUTO ATLANTIC gt EASTERN 4 gt CENTRAL MOUNTAIN gt PACIFIC ALASKA gt HAWAII AUTO For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time iz AUTO CLOCK SET TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING PRETURN SELECT EH SET K QUT MENE FULL AUTO CLOCK SEF CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING PRETURN USE SET Quit FULL AUTO CLOCK SEF CH A AUTO CLOCK SET TIME ZOI AUTO ATLANTIC ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING DRETURN EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA L HAWAII SELECT SET QUIT FULL AUTO CLOCK SEF CH y DAYLIGHT SAVING PRETURN SELECT SET S QT ENE Press MENU to exit the menu To activate the Auto Clock Set functi
68. l and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time if applicable If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature page 30 Tip Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The clock cannot be set automatically if you don t receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area If so set the clock manually see page 33 Ifthere are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes set the clock manually Ifyou use Hookup or 5 make sure you leave the cable box on Ifthe 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 continued Setting the clock 29 If the clock does not activate 1 Follow steps to 4 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed 30 Setting the clock Number buttons MENU tit OK FULL AUTO CLOCK SET GH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING SRETURN SELECT SET QUIT MENU MENU Press to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK Press to highlight the item you want to set and press OK Then press to make the sett
69. led with the RM CM101 Cable Mouse If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR contact your cable operator they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box 1 GENG Press MENU then press 47 to highlight O SETTINGS and press OK Number buttons MENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus ays Crt When using the EASY SET UP procedure CABLE BOX CONTROL skip steps 1 and 2 CLOCK SET LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT EH SET K QT ENG continued Setting up the cable box control SLV N81 only 35 Press 4 to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL then press OK izi GAREE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH ARETURN SELECT SET QUIT MENU Press to highlight CABLE MOUSE then press OK Press to highlight ON then press OK GABLE MOUSE aii BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH DRETURN SELECT SET QUIT MENU Press to highlight BOX CODE NO then press OK A CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE When BOX CODE NO is ee vm ras skip this BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH step RETURN USE 5 SET Di QUIT MENU Press the number buttons to enter the cable box or digital satellite receiver code amp CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE number then press OK i i BO
70. mes normal playback To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter VIDEO APC se OO Haat To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY 60 Playing a tape Notes Tapes recorded in 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 gt PLAY H PAUSE hr FF lt 4 REW or E 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 Bw ra a a i GS 2 D st 9 5 B Playing a tape 61 Recording TV programs TV VIDEO COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY SP EP CH REC E STOP 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 62 Recording TV programs Press CH to select the channel or line input video source you want to record VIDEO APC OO OOF Li SP EP Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP Cy EP Extended Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play However SP produces better picture and audio quality VIDEO APC SP OO t REC Press REC to start
71. ng storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Important Safeguards Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Dp FRATED OR YAVT AC LAE Ifliquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set Ifthe set has been exposed to rain or water Ifthe set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Ifthe set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set Z yourself as enine or removing ag AY covers May expose you to 4 Bf dangerous voltage or other tg i hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has us
72. nt 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 signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time If you want to use the timer to record right 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 Ifthe 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 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 R
73. o the channel for the VCR If the TV screen you are using a monitor set it to video input Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or CH buttons Select a channel number when recording TV programs select L1 or L2 when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor Adjust the TV antenna The tape starts playing as soon as itis The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape inserted cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you press Check that the safety tab has not been removed REC Nothing happens when you press Make sure the tape is not at its end REC Troubleshooting x 2 x v 2 S S a E z ke 3 x 98 Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a program has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings are past the current time Check that the cable box is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer When you use a Cable Mouse make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON SLV N81 only Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote command
74. on 27 60 AA REW rewind button 60 77 bP FF fast forward gt button 60 77 gt PLAY OK button 27 60 Bee N e E 104 Index to parts and controis VW power switch 8 71 COUNTER REMAIN button 63 AUDIO MONITOR button 82 VCR Plus button 70 Number buttons 71 ENTER button 71 87 88 CH channel buttons 8 63 x2 button 77 laa BRT INDEX SEARCH buttons 84 SESaegeawbaabawsb COMMERCIAL PASS button 60 gt Q o gt es 3 9 x 3 is w 9 Index to parts and controis 105 Index A Adjusting picture 46 90 tracking 90 Advanced option 92 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 46 Antenna hookup 21 APC Adaptive Picture Control 9 Audio track 83 Audio video A V hookup 10 Auto Clock Set 28 Auto Tape Speed 92 c Cable box control cable box code number chart 37 setting 35 Cable hookup 9 Cable Mouse 12 15 Channel line up chart 48 55 Child Lock 76 Cleaning the video heads 98 Clock setting 28 Connecting cable TV 12 external antenna connector 97 UHF VHF band mixer 97 Control S 11 Counter 60 D Demonsiration Mode 69 Dial Timer 65 Digital satellite receiver 15 Disabling channels 44 Dubbing see Editing E Easy Set Up 13 16 19 22 25 Editing 94 EP mode 63 F Favorite channel 88 Index H Hi fi audio track 83 Index search 84 L Language selecting 27 Locking the VCR 76 LP mode 64 Mona
75. on turn offthe VCR ACS will flash in the display window continued Setting the clock 31 Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note SLV N81 only If you use both the cable box contro 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 32 Setting the clock Using Manual Clock Set Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press MENU then press 4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 Press to highlight CLOCK SET then press OK MENU titi OK MINER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys Crt CABLE 50X CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE PRETURN SELECT EH SET K OUT MENG MANUAL continued Setting the clock 33 Press to highlight MANUAL then press OK A 112001 MON 12 00AM Press to set the month
76. our new ZIP POSTAL CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure continued Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N81 only 51 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system manually To set the guide channels use the Channel Line up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives 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 Number buttons ENTER MENU tipem OK 1 SET Press MENU then press tio highlight O SETTINGS and press OK UNER PRESET TTT ff SET VCR Plus sys CM CABLE BOX CONTROL SOCK SET LANGUAGE SRETURN SELECT SET t QUIT MENU Press to highlight SET VCR Plus SET VOR Piust sys CH sys CH then press OK SMART CHANNEL MAPPING ATES MANGAL 52 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N81 only Press 4 to highlight MANUAL then press OK Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER If you made Hookup 1 3 or 4 Enter the actual number on your TV and VCR and press ENTER If you made Hookup 5 Enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER When you have set all channels press OK to confirm your
77. ow For the set with a polarized ac power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a B safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat 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 Ss grounding type power outlet isp This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacies beyond their capacity e 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 attachments not dye recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing peut it Do not use liquid cleaners or A aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of th
78. pears Press 4 to enter the ZIP ee POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE sELect Boo 0 9 NEXT 4 CANCEL EASY SET UP 22 Hookups For SLV N81 only The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears a RSS eae Select OFF and press OK CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT fe NEXT K CANCEL EASY SEF te The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK Naia For details see page 42 ANTENNA CABLE SELECT EH NEXT y CANCEL EASY_SET_0P The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP iS DONE AGTO PRESET PROCESSING ARAGSASA PLEASE WAIT be yyyereye 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 signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you
79. r TV has stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver TV LINE IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO Audio video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied E Use this hookup if your TV doesn t have stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver TV AUDIO VIDEO aaa SNES AUX IN Hookups LINE p OUT IN afs VIDEO ejau Video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Note Ifyou don t have a stereo receiver connect the white LINE OUT AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on your TV Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function SLV N81 only VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO YIDEO comas OOO pines AUX IN IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO a CONTROL S OUT Audio video cable not supplied PETERT i Control S cable not suppiied udio cable ngt supplied Notes To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connection Use the RK G69 Control S cable not supplied for 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 Set AUTO ANT SELECT ADVANCED OPTIONS to OFF and press OK A SETTINGS UTO ANT SELECT E ADVANCED ORTONS AUTO
80. rding TV programs using the Dial Timer 69 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus or VCR Plus GOLD system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide The date time and channel number of that program are set automatically You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time ie CLEAR Before you start VCR Pius 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 Number buttons Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time ENTER SP EP tit E STOP 1 VOR Plugs Press VCR Plus i ISF Ys EP VCR Plus 70 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus or VCR Plus GOLD system 2 D Press the number buttons to enter the a R PlusCode number 000 i PET D If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct number use BA E CLEAR eee EER Cc WER Piuse 3 SP EP Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or n EE use BA E CONFIRM ENTER CANCEL LEAR QT NCR Plus Press to highlight ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER rea e lusCode SP El 12345
81. rding by pressing W STOP You insert a tape The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops Locking the VCR Child Lock Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds x2 gt SLOW gt gt FF Aa REW TRACKING Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast forward hold down FF During rewind hold down forward or rewind 4 REW gt 2 2 6 e 2 9 5 Ed ES D 6 e wo Play at high speed During playback briefly press gt FF or lt 4 REW on the remote commander The tape continues to play at high speed During playback hold down FF or 44 REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press lt 2 Play in slow motion During playback or pause press I gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press FF or 4 REW on the remote commander Hold down the button to play one frame each second Rewind and start play While the tape is stopped hold down 4 REW on the VCR and press gt PLAY on the VCR To resume normal playback Press D gt PLAY continued Playing searching at various speeds 77 Tip Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons if Streaks 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
82. rogram 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 the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 92 Notes Ifthe VCR does not accept the PlusCode number this means that The PlusCode number is incorrect ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal SLV N81 only see page 49 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus or VCR Plus GOLD system 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 record programs Q 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 e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total SP EP recording time wD rf a CH 9 O SG INPUT 2 SELECT ES a MENU titi OK E STOP 1 Seda Press MENU then press to highlight O TIMER SET CHECK and press OK ar TIMER SET CHECK P
83. rograms 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 The sound will 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 AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display a window Left channel ik STEREO Right channel STEREO Monaural sound on the No indicator No indicator normal audio track 82 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 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 rnain track Stereo sound left right channels 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 gt 2 a 6 e 2 9 5 Ed ES st 6 e wo Recording st
84. tails see page 70 If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note Ifthe CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup see the following section To select the channel map 50 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N81 only To select the channel map 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 CH SET VER Piua ayi CH m H CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP MAP menu appears i j the first time you turn on the VCR after completing channel mapping after selecting AUTO and pressing OK on the SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu Channel number In this case you have to select the channel map on the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu Find the VCR Plus GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 48 2 Press to highlight the channel map number you want by checking the channel number in the program guide 3 Press OK Notes It takes about one hour to complete channel mapping The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area When you move to a different area you must set up the VCR again and enter y
85. tellite receiver Press all 10 number buttons 0 to 9 on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change If the answer to both 1 and 2 is yes you have made the correct setting If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box or digital satellite receiver e Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR e Check the position of the Cable Mouse e Place the cable box or digital satellite receiver and VCR away from each other Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR e Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code If the cable box still does not respond try the other codes that are listed If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box Note Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again turn on the VCR before you use the cable box or digital satellite receiver contro feature 40 Setting up the cable box control SLV N81 only Presetting channels Skip this section if you are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13 UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels to 125 First we recommend that you preset the r
86. 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 Note Ifthe 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 Hookups 23 24 Hookup 5 Hookups 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 e Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel VCR HRIGHE In OUT IN Cable box OT Rear of TV VHF UHF i 1 Li H Li 1 or 1 1 1 1 Li H JA VHF al UHF VHF ae UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required Hookup 5 VCR setup Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e 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
87. umber using the number buttons Then release VO Now you can use the VW VOL CH and TV VIDEO buttons to control your TV You can also use the buttons marked with a dot to control a Sony TV To control the VCR reset TV 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 TV TV brand TV brand Code TV brand Gode number number AOC Magnavox Sanyo aooo Centurion Marantz Scott Sears 9 Curtis Mathes NEC 04 12 Daytron Panasonic Emerson 03 04 14 Philco General Electric Pioneer 16 3 Gold Star 03 04 17 Portland Hitachi Quasar 06 18 1 C Penney 04 12 Radio Shack Notes Ifyou enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased Ifthe TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number may change Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button your TV s menu may appear on the TV screen To exit the TV menu press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically Sharp 03 05 18 Teknika 03 08 14 Fisher l Wards 03 04 12 2 Toshiba 2 Coronado MGA Mitsubishi 04 12 13 17
88. ural 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 broadcasts 82 timer setting 73 using Dial Timer 65 using VCR Plus or VCR Plus GOLD 70 while watching another program 64 RF channel 96 S Safety tab 64 SAP Second Audio Program 82 Searching at various speeds 77 for a selected point 85 using the index function 84 Smart channel mapping 49 SP mode 63 Station ID 87 Stereo 82 T Timer setting 73 canceling 80 changing 80 checking 80 daily weekly recording 75 using VCR Plus or VCR Plus GOLD 70 Tracking adjustment see Adjusting Tuner presetting 41 V VCR Plus channel set up 55 recording 70 VCR Plus GOLD channel set up 48 recording 70 Quick reference to using the VCR Hookup 1 SLV N81 only To play a tape 1 Sei the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press gt PLAY To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 3 Enter the PlusCode number 4 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER 5 Insert a tape 6 Press 1 to turn off the VCR 7 Leave the cable box on To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or
89. while recording press W STOP 74 Setting the timer manually Daily weekly recording In step 3 on page 74 press to select the recording pattern Each time you press 4 the indication changes as shown below Press tto change the indication in reverse order the current date SUN SAT MON SAT MON FRI EVERY SAT oe EVERY MON EVERY SUN 1 month later dates count down the current date To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins just press VO The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 C to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 60 Display tape information on the TV screen page 63 e Check the timer settings page 80 Watch another 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 want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 92 To check change or cancel
90. you are setting the clock for the first time or appears in the display window you cannot set the clock to February 29 using the Dial Timer Please use the Auto Clock Set function to set the VCR to this day The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 page 67 with no tape inserted The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal SLV N81 only see page 49 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer About the Demonstration Mode salesperson to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press HI 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 timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord see page 80 Bw ra a a i GS 2 D st 9 5 B Reco
91. you have set all channels press OK x to confirm your channel settings A SET VCR Plus sys CH LIST GUIDE 66 j To return to the previous page press lt lt a 9 To go to the next page press gt continued Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N71 only 57 7 NENU After all settings are complete press MENU to exit the menu Tip Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 58 Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N71 only Basic Operations Playing a tape wm amp EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY Bw 2 a 5 i GS 2 ry st 9 5 B EI PAUSE COMMERCIAL PASS c PLAY gt gt FF E STOP 44 REW 1 Tum on your TV and set it to the video channel continued Playing a tape 59 2 Insert a tape The VCR tums on and starts playing 2 automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks eooo pe O OoOo To skip playback By pressing a single button you can skip a portion of playback you don t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback 1 Press COMMERCIAL PASS during playback of the scene you want to skip The VCR starts searching 2 Press COMMERCIAL PASS again when you find the scene you want to watch The VCR stops searching rewinds a few seconds then resu

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