Sony SLV-N70 - Video Cassette Recorder, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...al No _________________________ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No SLV N80 N70 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6970 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 interfer...

Page 2: ...sition only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for...

Page 3: ...ious speeds 81 Setting the recording duration time 82 Checking changing canceling timer settings 84 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 86 Searching using the Tape Guide function SLV N80 only 89 Searching using the index function 90 Searching for a selected point on the tape 92 Locating a channel by Station ID SLV N80 only 93 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID SLV N80 only 95 Adj...

Page 4: ...6 batteries Audio video cable 3 phono to 3 phono SLV N70 only 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models SLV N80 and N70 Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV N80 is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV N70 only ...

Page 5: ...cks into position Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV and or AV receiver Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV The RECEIVER VOL and MUTING buttons can be used to operate your Sony AV receiver To operate Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV TV and p...

Page 6: ...th the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs and or AV receivers If your TV and or AV receiver is listed in the following table set the appropriate manufacturer s code number Now you can use the 1 VOL CH and TV VIDEO buttons to control your TV You can also use the buttons marked with a dot to control a Sony TV You can use the RECEIVER VOL and MUTING buttons...

Page 7: ...ber 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 TV brand Code number Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03 04 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06 10 Gold Star 03...

Page 8: ...se 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 Be sure you make connections firmly Loose connections may cause picture distortion If your TV doesn t match any of the exampl...

Page 9: ...operate the VCR If you re not planning to use your VCR to record programs you re finished setting up the VCR after you ve made the connections shown on pages 9 and 10 If you want to record regular or cable TV programs complete these connections first and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups S Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jac...

Page 10: ...ous 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...

Page 11: ...ith this hookup Record any channel by using the Cable Mouse to select channels on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel CONTROL S CABLE BOX CONTROL PLUG IN POWER OUT IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied VHF UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out...

Page 12: ...sh ESPAÑOL or French FRANÇAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 30 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 32 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press M m to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE CH3 RF UNIT CH4 EASY SET UP SET UP LANGUAGE NEXT SELECT OK EASY SET UP CA...

Page 13: ...ls set the clock manually For details see page 36 Notes To use the Auto Clock Set feature leave the cable box on If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select ON For details see page 39 5 Enter your cable box code number and press OK For details see page ...

Page 14: ...rd with the digital satellite receiver turned off Record any channels from cable or an antenna To record channels from cable or an antenna turn off the cable box control feature Use a cable box Record programs with the VCR Plus GOLD system LINE 1 IN LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT VHF UHF AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT OUT VHF UHF IN CONTROL S CABLE BOX CONTROL PLUG IN POWER OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF VHF UHF Posit...

Page 15: ...age to Spanish ESPAÑOL or French FRANÇAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 30 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 32 3 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press M m to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE CH3 RF UNIT CH4 EASY SET UP SET UP LANGUAGE NEXT SELECT OK EA...

Page 16: ...ver on all the time Turn off the display menu screen channel number etc of the digital satellite receiver To record or receive locked channels unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording To set pay per view programs in the timer setting order the pay per view program before the VCR starts recording Some programs are copy protected You cannot record these programs 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL men...

Page 17: ...s What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF VHF UHF VCR Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required B C or or Cable box A VHF UHF Wall Connect this cable directly to your...

Page 18: ...FRANÇAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 30 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 32 3 For SLV N80 only The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press M m to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE CH3 RF UNIT CH4 EASY SET UP SET UP LANGUAGE NEXT SELECT OK EASY SET UP CANCEL...

Page 19: ...ylight 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 36 Note If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal 4 For SLV N80 only The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press...

Page 20: ...enna 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 102 IN OUT VHF UHF or A Rear of TV VHF UHF B VHF C VHF or Match the type of conne...

Page 21: ...ch FRANÇAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 30 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 32 3 For SLV N80 only The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press M m to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE CH3 RF UNIT CH4 EASY SET UP SET UP LANGUAGE NEXT SELECT OK EASY SET UP CAN...

Page 22: ...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 36 Note If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal 4 For SLV N80 only The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press OK 5 T...

Page 23: ...o with this hookup Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF VHF UHF VCR Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required B C or or Cable box A VHF UHF Wall continued ...

Page 24: ...and press OK Then set the clock manually and press OK For details see page 37 3 For SLV N80 only The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press M m to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE 4 For SLV N80 only The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press OK CH3 RF UNIT CH4 EASY SET UP SET UP LANGUAGE NEXT SELECT ...

Page 25: ...t feature with this hookup you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 36 Notes To use the Auto Clock Set feature leave the cable box on If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned of...

Page 26: ...nnel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR the A B switch is set to A Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box the A B switch is set to B What you can t do Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel the A B switch is set to B IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF VHF UHF VCR Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C Forconnector types ...

Page 27: ...nu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 32 3 For SLV N80 only The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press M m to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE 4 For SLV N80 only The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press OK CH3 RF UNIT CH4 EASY SET UP SET UP LANGUAGE NEXT SELECT OK EASY SET UP CAN...

Page 28: ...x output channel 4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK 5 Press MENU to exit the menu NEXT SELECT OK SET UP TUNER PRESET EASY SET UP CANCEL ANTENNA CABLE CABLE ANT SET UP SET UP IS DONE PLEASE WAIT SET UP TUNER PRESET CH 2 4 AUTO PRESET PROCESSING Normal display SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ERAS...

Page 29: ...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 t...

Page 30: ...TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 2 Press M m to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK 3 Press M m to highlight ENGLISH ESPAÑOL or FRANÇAIS then press OK 4 Press MENU to exit the menu M m OK MENU MENU PLAY OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS...

Page 31: ... Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 2 Press M m to highlight CLOCK SET...

Page 32: ...e the VCR will search for a time signal 3 Press M m to highlight AUTO then press OK 4 Press M m to highlight FULL AUTO then press OK 5 Press M m to highlight YES then press OK 6 Press MENU to exit the menu 7 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR ACS will flash in the display window The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and set...

Page 33: ...ctivate 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU Number buttons M m OK AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT YES NO continued ...

Page 34: ...ons are AUTO y ATLANTIC y EASTERN y CENTRAL y MOUNTAIN y PACIFIC y ALASKA y HAWAII y AUTO For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time 4 Press MENU to exit the menu 5 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR ACS will flash in the display window PLAY OK AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT S...

Page 35: ...h the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR If you want to stop the search change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander continued ...

Page 36: ...V VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 2 Press M m to highlight CLOCK SET then press OK MENU M m OK MENU PLAY OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT PLAY OK AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SE...

Page 37: ...ghlight the day and press M m to set the day 6 Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day The day of the week is set automatically 7 Press OK to start the clock PLAY OK END SET OK MENU SELECT SAT 1 AM 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 1 CLOCK SET QUIT PLAY OK END SET OK MENU SELECT FRI 1 AM 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 2 1 CLOCK SET QUIT PLAY OK END SET OK MENU SELECT THU 1 AM 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 2 8 2 CLOCK SET QUIT PLAY...

Page 38: ...ox control you need to connect the Sony RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied pages 11 and 14 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 controlled with the RM CM1...

Page 39: ...d your cable box or digital satellite receiver code number from the following chart PLAY OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN SET OK MENU QUIT OFF SELECT PLAY OK PLAY OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN SET OK MENU QUIT ON 0 7 9 CH3 SELECT PLAY OK END SET OK MENU SELECT THU 1 AM 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 2 8 2 CLOCK SET QUIT CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MO...

Page 40: ...er select LINE then press OK 9 Press MENU to exit the menu PLAY OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN SET OK MENU QUIT ON CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE SELECT PLAY OK MENU Cable box brand Code numbers ABC 018 022 024 028 217 Antronix 218 Archer 033 050 164 218 808 BBT 278 Cable Star 067 Cabletenna 033 Cable time 172 388 459 Century 164 Citizen 164 326 327 Clyde Cablevision 097 Colou...

Page 41: ...y 013 Rembrandt 081 Samsung 051 155 Scientific Atlanta 017 019 028 288 Seam 521 Sharp 324 Signal 051 Signature 022 SL Marx 051 Spectravision 069 Sprucer 032 318 Standard Components 107 166 Starcom 014 026 058 109 Stargate 026 051 STS 167 Sylvania 012 T Cable Teletext 116 Tandy 269 Tatung 108 Teknica 157 TeleCaption 232 Teleservice 292 Texscan 012 107 TFC 321 Timeless 429 Tocom 023 024 Toshiba 011 ...

Page 42: ... not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR Position the cable box or digital satellite receiver away from the VCR Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver Digital satellite receiver brand Code numbers Sony 650 Hitachi 830 RCA 577 Toshiba 801 Digital satellite receiver brand Code numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Side view Sign...

Page 43: ...e 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...

Page 44: ...et them directly using manual presetting methods Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip ...

Page 45: ...eset 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 PLAY OK PLAY OK PLAY OK TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT CH 1 TUNER PRESET ANT ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELE...

Page 46: ...s each time you press DISPLAY If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Channel number program name and station s call letters for SLV N80 only Remaining tape length and time counter The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a specific place on a tape No display ...

Page 47: ...els manually 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU CH Number buttons ENTER M m OK MENU PLAY OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT continued ...

Page 48: ...ss OK 3 Press M m to set MANUAL SET to ERASE then press OK 4 Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required then press MENU PLAY OK TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT CH 1 PLAY OK PLAY OK CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU ...

Page 49: ...rly If however the picture of a channel is not clear you can also use the manual tuning function 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU M m OK Number buttons ENTER MENU PLAY OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT continued ...

Page 50: ...INE TUNING then press OK The fine tuning meter appears 5 Press to adjust to a clearer picture then press OK Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF 6 Press MENU to exit the menu PLAY OK TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT CH 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER PRESET CABLE ADD ON ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNIN...

Page 51: ...ing on your area or the way you hooked up your VCR see page 55 To find the guide channel numbers look at the Channel Line up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes It usually looks like the example to the right 5 30 6 30 PlusCode 14 2 CNN 2 3 4 5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1hr 15min 73457 DRAMA WS 9974 SPORT MOVIE Musical 2hrs 33044 Golf 1hr 25min 42060 Comedy 2hrs 17390 ...

Page 52: ...lete the following procedure If you are having trouble setting the guide channels or if you have many scrambled channels go to page 56 for manual VCR Plus GOLD system set up Note that the VCR Plus GOLD system does not work with a digital satellite receiver 1 Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function 2 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU M m OK ...

Page 53: ...nel mapping If you made Hookup 3 turn your cable box off for correct channel mapping If you made Hookup 6 set the A B switch to A Note that channel mapping does not work for Hookup 2 or 5 If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears and you must select the channel map See the following section To select the channel map 5 ...

Page 54: ... in the EASY SET UP procedure If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns up to 8 the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after completing channel mapping after selecting AUTO and pressing OK on the SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu 1 Find the VCR Plus GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 51 2 Press...

Page 55: ...hannel 5 you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same you can skip this procedure 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight SET VCR Plus CHANNELS then press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Number buttons ENTER M m OK MENU MENU PLAY OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CON...

Page 56: ... you have set all channels press OK to confirm your channel settings To return to the previous page press To go to the next page press PLAY OK LIST SET GUIDE CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH SET VCR Plus CHANNELS QUIT MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C H A N N E L M A P P I N G S I G N A L V C R W I L L L O O K F O R A F T E R Y O U T U R N I T O F F LIST SET TV CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH 5 2 5 2 SET VCR Plus CHANN...

Page 57: ...ng Started 57 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system SLV N80 only Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 8 After all settings are complete press MENU to exit the menu MENU ...

Page 58: ... to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives For example if HBO is listed in the Channel Line up Chart as channel 33 and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5 you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same you can skip this procedure 5 30 6 30 PlusCode 14 2 CNN 2 3 4 5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1hr 15...

Page 59: ...0 only 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU Number buttons ENTER M m OK MENU PLAY OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU QUIT continued ...

Page 60: ...nd 4 for each channel number that does not match 6 When you have set all channels press OK to confirm your channel settings To return to the previous page press To go to the next page press PLAY OK LIST SET GUIDE CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH SET VCR Plus CHANNELS QUIT MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LIST SET TV CH OK 0 9 GUIDE CH TV CH 5 2 5 2 SET VCR Plus CHANNELS QUIT MENU ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LIST SE...

Page 61: ...tting Started 61 Setting up the VCR Plus system SLV N70 only Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 7 After all settings are complete press MENU to exit the menu MENU ...

Page 62: ...Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR H PLAY COMMERCIAL PASS X PAUSE M FF x STOP m REW ...

Page 63: ... window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY 3 Press H PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast forward the tape M FF during stop Rewind the tape m REW during stop Eject the tape Z EJECT 1 P...

Page 64: ...on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed While displaying a menu on the TV screen you cannot use H PLAY X PAUSE M FF m REW or x STOP buttons The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording ...

Page 65: ...ns Recording TV programs 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH z REC SP EP x STOP COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY TV VIDEO continued ...

Page 66: ...f a T 140 or T 180 tape set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180 For details see page 97 3 Press CH to select the channel or line input video source you want to record 4 Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP EP Extended Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play However SP produces better picture and audio quality 5 Press z REC to start recording The re...

Page 67: ...about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a cable box make sure to leave it on Notes The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T 20 or T 30 or tapes recorded in the LP mode The display does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback It may ...

Page 68: ...time can be set at one minute intervals Before you start When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 Press DIAL TIMER DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not set MONTH will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date and time 2 T...

Page 69: ... in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL buttons 5 Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window 6 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL buttons DIAL TIMER EP VIDEO APC EP VIDEO APC DIAL TIMER CHANNEL EP VIDEO AP...

Page 70: ...r page 63 Display tape information on the TV screen page 66 Check the timer settings page 82 Watch another TV program page 67 7 Press DIAL TIMER The channel number or station ID SLV N80 only appears in the display window 8 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 If the ...

Page 71: ...o OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 97 To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 82 Notes If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus VIDEO Plus GOLD system or the TIMER SET CHECK menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds If you are using the Cable Mouse you cannot select L1 or L2 SLV N80 only If you ...

Page 72: ... 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 X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demons...

Page 73: ...rams together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 Press VCR Plus 1 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR VCR Plus SP EP M m x STO...

Page 74: ...ancel the setting 5 To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 Press 1 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR VCR Plus P l u s C o d e SP EP 1 USE EP 2 3 4 5 CANCEL CONFIRM V C R P l u s QUIT E N T E R C L E A R ONCE DAILY WEEKLY SP EP VCR Plus P l u s C o d e SP EP 1 USE S...

Page 75: ... unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press x STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked Tips To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 82 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 ...

Page 76: ...the correct time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight TIMER SET CHECK and press OK 1 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU INPUT SELECT SP EP CH M m OK x STOP 1 MENU PLAY OK TIMER SET CHECK THU 9 2 8 DATE STOP CH START ...

Page 77: ...he same program every day or the same day every week press m while the date is highlighted For details see Daily weekly recording below To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT or CH to display L1 or L2 in the CH position 4 Press OK to confirm the setting To enter another setting press M m to highlight the next line and repeat step 3 5 Press MENU to ...

Page 78: ...CR hold down 1 POWER on the VCR until the indicator disappears from the display window The VCR is unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press x STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked Tips To 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 t...

Page 79: ...k press M FF or m REW on the remote commander During playback hold down M FF or m REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press 2 Play in slow motion During playback or pause press y SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press M FF or m REW on the remote commander Hold down the button to play one frame each second Rewind and start play...

Page 80: ...he picture shakes during pause To set tracking to the center position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse ...

Page 81: ...e current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration 1 While recording press z REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes The tape...

Page 82: ...set it to the video channel 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press M m to highlight TIMER SET CHECK and press OK If you want to change a setting go on to the next step If you do not need to change the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 CLEAR MENU M m OK ...

Page 83: ...want to change or cancel To change the setting press OK and press to highlight the item you want to change then press M m to reset it To cancel the setting press CLEAR 4 Press OK 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby TIMER SET CHECK THU 9 2 8 DATE STOP CH START 9 SAT 0 8 0 PM PM 0 9 0 0 5 3 SP 3 EVERY 6 0 3 7 0 0 2 4 EP MON SUN F...

Page 84: ...th less noise For details see page 97 Recording bilingual programs Normally this VCR records only the main sound When a SAP Second Audio Program is received the SAP indicator lights up To record only SAP sound set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP For details see page 97 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want If you are recording the soun...

Page 85: ...in track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Notes To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connections When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Normal audio track Hi fi audio track main track Monaural sound Stereo sound left right channels ...

Page 86: ...ogram was recorded The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory If you want to recall the latest data screen select YES in RECALL LATEST DATA in the TAPE GUIDE screen see page 87 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 After recording press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press TAPE GUIDE 3 Press M m to select the program you want to start vie...

Page 87: ...ST DATA Otherwise all of the data for the tape is deleted 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected program 1 Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a program 2 Press TAPE GUIDE 3 Press M m to highlight YES in RECALL LATEST DATA If you want to reset the latest data screen highlight NO and press OK then record a program TAPE GUI...

Page 88: ...on a tape multiple programs may be included in a single block In this case only the latest program information will appear in the TAPE GUIDE screen If you use the index search function see page 89 the program played back may not coincide with the latest program information Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded program to the end of the tape However if you eject the tape and then...

Page 89: ...ange the channel during recording pause The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press INDEX SEARCH To search ahead press INDEX SEARCH To search backwards press INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from tha...

Page 90: ...til the bar indication appears on the TV screen A cursor x indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication If the cursor does not appear play the tape a few moments by pressing H PLAY M FF or m REW until the cursor appears 2 Press to move the pointer F to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the cursor x moves toward the pointer When the...

Page 91: ...120 or T 160 Tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode If you move the pointer F on the bar indication while searching the VCR searches for the new reset point With the bar indication on the M FF and m REW buttons on the remote commander work only for moving the pointer F while the M FF and m REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation Note however if you press these buttons on...

Page 92: ... you start Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 98 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Press ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen 3 Press CH to select the station ID you want 4 Press ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER CH AAB 3 CDE 9 FGH 0 1 IJK 2 1 LMN 3 1 OPQ 5 1 RST 9 1 UVW 2 2 XYZ 3 4 ABB 5 4 AAB 3 CDE 9 FGH 0 1 IJK 2 1 LMN 3 1 OPQ 5 1 RST 9 1 UVW 2 2 X...

Page 93: ...Station ID You can store up to 10 channels with Station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list Before you start Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 98 1 Press ENTER The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen 2 Press CH to select the station ID you want to replace 0 ENTER CH F A V O R I T E C H AAB 2 CDE 5 1 1 FGH 9 IJK 3 1 LMN 9 1 OPQ 3 RST 5 4 UVW 3 4 X...

Page 94: ...and set it to the video channel To choose a channel from a cable box turn the cable box on 2 Press ENTER Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen 3 Press CH to select the station ID you want to select 4 Press ENTER AAB 2 CDE 5 1 1 FGH 7 2 IJK 3 1 LMN 9 1 OPQ 3 RST 5 4 UVW 3 4 XYZ 2 2 ABB 0 1 F A V O R I T E C H AAB F A V O R I T E C H 2 CDE 5 1 1 FGH 7 2 IJK 3 1 LMN 9 1 OPQ 3 RST 5 4 UVW 3...

Page 95: ...tortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons the indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it About the Reality Regenerator function The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator function press REALITY REGENERATOR The RR indicator light...

Page 96: ...ed Notes The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function There is a delay of about te...

Page 97: ... 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 APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC TAPE SELECT AUTO when using a T 160 length tape or any tape shorter than a T ...

Page 98: ...only ON when using favorite channel list OFF when using station ID list For details see pages 92 and 93 SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture Select L to turn off the sharpness control Menu option Set this option to ...

Page 99: ...eft 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 If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug ...

Page 100: ... after the APC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT or CHANNEL to display L2 or L1 in the display window Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the ...

Page 101: ... set the switch to either channel 2 Press 1 POWER to turn on the VCR 3 Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 4 Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area 5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen If...

Page 102: ...antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws When using both a 75 ohm coaxial cable and a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 1 Loosen the screws on the mixer 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer 3 Retighten the screws 4 Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the mixer 300 ohm twin lead ca...

Page 103: ...shooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLDR or T 25CLW 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 other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be ...

Page 104: ... on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO switch is set correctly If you are not using S Link make sure that both miniplugs are unconnected The channels on the VCR cannot be changed Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF The tracking meter does not appear on the screen The recording condition of the tape is ver...

Page 105: ...pedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms S LINK CONTROL S IN SLV N80 only Mini jack 1 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT SLV N80 only Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs max Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Back up duration up to 1 hour at a time General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 ...

Page 106: ...artment D Z EJECT button 63 E m REW rewind button 63 79 F H PLAY button 63 79 G M FF fast forward button 63 79 H z REC record button 66 81 100 I x STOP button 63 100 J X PAUSE button 63 100 K DIAL TIMER control 68 L CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 66 95 M INPUT SELECT button 67 N REALITY REGENERATOR button 95 O EASY SET UP button 12 15 18 21 24 27 P LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 99 ...

Page 107: ...or 84 D Tape speed indicator 66 E VIDEO indicator 67 101 F APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 96 G RR Reality Regenerator indicator 95 H Tracking indicator 95 I Child Lock indicator 71 75 J Time counter clock line channel indicator 63 66 100 K Remaining tape length indicator 66 L Tape recording indicator 66 STEREO SAP LPSP EP RR VIDEO APC continued ...

Page 108: ... 10 99 SLV N80 only C CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT jack 11 14 SLV N80 only D LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 14 99 E RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 101 F VHF UHF IN connector 11 14 17 20 23 26 G VHF UHF OUT connector 11 14 17 20 23 26 H LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 9 SLV N80 SLV N70 ...

Page 109: ...tton 86 SLV N80 only F SP Standard Play EP Extended Play button 66 G DISPLAY button 66 90 H RECEIVER VOL volume buttons 5 I z REC record button 66 81 J MUTING button 5 K 2 button 79 L y SLOW button 79 M MENU button 30 76 82 N X PAUSE M button 30 63 x STOP m button 30 63 m REW rewind button 63 79 M FF fast forward button 63 79 H PLAY OK button 30 63 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued ...

Page 110: ...UNTER REMAIN button 66 Q AUDIO MONITOR button 84 R VCR Plus button 73 S CLEAR button 63 74 83 T Number buttons 74 U ENTER button 74 92 93 V CH channel buttons 6 66 W VOL volume buttons 6 X INDEX SEARCH buttons 89 Y COMMERCIAL PASS button 63 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 111: ...ng the VCR 71 LP mode 67 M Monaural 84 Monitorring audio during playback 84 N Normal audio track 85 P Picture adjustment see Adjusting Playback 62 at various speeds 79 frame by frame 79 selecting the sound 84 skip 63 slow motion 79 Presetting channels 44 R Reality Regenerator 95 Recording 65 bilingual programs 84 SAP broadcasts 84 saving 67 stereo broadcasts 84 timer setting 76 using Dial Timer 68...

Page 112: ...x if you have one or with your TV Hookup 4 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator 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...