Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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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.
SLV-N81 SLV-N71
© 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
· 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. · Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. [. . . ] CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN
PLAY OK
SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU
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Presetting channels
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PLAY OK
Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.
TUNER PRESET CH ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ADD ON CABLE 1
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· To preset a channel: 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. 3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to ADD, then press OK.
Channel to be preset
TUNER PRESET CH ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ADD ON CABLE 5
PLAY OK
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PLAY OK
· To disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/ to select the channel number. 3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to ERASE, then press OK.
Channel to be disabled
TUNER PRESET CH ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ERASE ON CABLE 5
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MENU
Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press MENU.
Tip · If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
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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.
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Number buttons, ENTER
MENU
M/m/</, OK
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MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN
PLAY OK
SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU
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Presetting channels
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PLAY OK
Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.
TUNER PRESET CH ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ADD ON CABLE 1
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Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER.
Selected channel
TUNER PRESET CH ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ADD ON CABLE 5
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PLAY OK
Press M/m to highlight FINE TUNING, then press OK. The fine tuning meter appears.
TUNER PRESET CH ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ADD CABLE 5
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PLAY OK
Press </, to adjust to a clearer picture, then press OK. Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.
TUNER PRESET CH ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU ADD OFF CABLE 5
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MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tips · To select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/ buttons. · If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note · When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.
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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. 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 like the example to the right.
Example of "PlusCode"
PlusCode 5:30 14 MOVIE Musical (2hrs. ) 33044 2 SPORT Golf (1hr. 25min. ) 42060 CNN WS 9974 6:30 2 3 4 DRAMA Comedy (2hrs. ) 17390 5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (1hr. 15min. ) 73457
Example of "Channel Line-up Chart"
CABLE CH 16 17 20 21 22 25 34 35 5 27 29 30 31 38 39 45 17 44 49 50 51 VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH 35 54 42 28 53 37 34 47 33 46 45 48 38 59 70 41 43 58 49 52 44
CABLE TV AMC American Movie Classics BRV Bravo (program grid only) CNN Cable News Network CSP C-SPAN
DIS The Disney Channel
DSC The Discovery Channel
FAM The Family Channel HBO Home Box Office LIF Lifetime
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Setting up the VCR Plus+® GOLD system (SLV-N81 only)
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MAX Cinemax
MTV Music Television NIK Nickelodeon SC Sports Channel
SCA Sports Channel America SHO Showtime TBS TBS SuperStation TMC The Movie Channel TNN The Nashville Network TNT Turner Network Television USA USA Network
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ESN ESPN
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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.
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Getting Started
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MENU
M/m OK
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MENU
Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN
PLAY OK
SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU
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PLAY OK
Press M/m to highlight SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL
SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU
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PLAY OK
Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press OK. [. . . ] 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.
Others
The channels on the VCR cannot be changed. You cannot control other TVs.
Additional Information
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads · Normal picture · Rough picture · Unclear picture · No picture (or black & white screen appears)
initial contamination
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Troubleshooting
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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/s (1 EP: 11. 11 mm/s (
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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
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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. [. . . ]