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Sony N71 Operating Instructions Manual

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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
3-065-551-11 (1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330, Fort Myers, FL 33912...
  • Page 2 • 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 •...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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. Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source...
  • Page 4 • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    35 Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N81 only) 41 Presetting channels 48 Setting up the VCR Plus+® GOLD system (SLV-N81 only) 55 Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N71 only) Basic Operations 59 Playing a tape 62 Recording TV programs...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    • Size AA (R6) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-N81 and N71. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-N81 is the model used for illustration purposes.

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

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. To operate the VCR...

  • Page 8: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    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. To control the VCR, reset •TV / VIDEO to VIDEO.

  • Page 9: Step 3 : Hookups

    Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, go directly to one of the hookups below. For hookup 1 or 2, use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied). For details on obtaining a Cable Mouse controller, contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center.

  • Page 10: Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup

    Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system.
  • Page 11 C Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function (SLV-N81 only) AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 CONTROL S LINE Control S cable (not 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.
  • Page 12 Hookup 1 (SLV-N81 only) 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.
  • Page 13 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. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.

  • Page 14: Automatic Clock Setting

    4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 36. 5 Enter your cable box code number and press OK. For details, see page 36. 6 Select your cable box output channel and press OK. You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to page 48 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Hookup 2 : VCR setup Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 17 4 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 36. 5 Enter your digital satellite receiver code number and press OK. For details, see page 6 Set your digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press OK.
  • Page 18 Hookup 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 •...
  • Page 19 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. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 Hookup 4 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you’re using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) •...
  • Page 22 Hookup 4 : VCR setup Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 23 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...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Cable Box With Many Scrambled Channels

    Hookup 5 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 •...
  • Page 25 Hookup 5 : VCR setup Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area.
  • Page 26 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...

  • Page 27: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. 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.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock

    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. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 29 Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press PLAY Press M/m to highlight FULL AUTO, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight YES, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. “ACS” will flash in the display window.
  • Page 30 If the clock does not activate Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.” The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. Setting the clock Number buttons MENU AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN SELECT :...
  • Page 31 Press M/m to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight the item you want to set and press OK. Then press M/m to make PLAY the setting and press OK. • For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to “–...
  • Page 32 • 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 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.

  • Page 33: Using Manual Clock Set

    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.
  • Page 34 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to set the month. PLAY Press , to highlight the day and press M/ m to set the day. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day. The day of the week is set automatically.

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

    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.
  • Page 36 Press M/m to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight CABLE MOUSE, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight BOX CODE NO., then press OK. PLAY When BOX CODE NO.
  • Page 37 Press M/m to highlight BOX OUTPUT CH, then press OK. PLAY If you want to control a cable box, press M/m to highlight the cable box output channel, then press OK. PLAY If you want to control a digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then press Press MENU to exit the menu.
  • Page 38 Cable box brand Code numbers Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037, 058, 109, 287, 487 Linsay Macom Magnavox 038, 043, 080 Memorex Movie Time 089, 167, 214 Northcoast Novaplex 074, 081, 167, 214 018, 030, 259 Panasonic 032, 118 Paragon Philips 036, 038, 039, 040,...
  • Page 39 Digital satellite Code numbers receiver brand Sony Echo Star To ensure correct operation • Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the cable box or digital satellite receiver. • Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR.
  • Page 40 To check the cable box control setting Press CH +/– on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.) Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander.

  • Page 41: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.
  • Page 42 Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. PLAY • To preset cable TV channels: Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to PLAY CABLE, then press OK. • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to PLAY ANT, then press OK.
  • Page 43 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 •...

  • Page 44: Presetting/Disabling Channels Manually

    Presetting/disabling channels manually Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Presetting channels Number buttons, ENTER CH +/– MENU SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT : QUIT MENU...
  • Page 45 Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. PLAY • To preset a channel: Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. Press OK. Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to ADD, then press OK. PLAY •...

  • Page 46: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    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. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 47 Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. PLAY Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER. Press M/m to highlight FINE TUNING, then press OK. PLAY The fine tuning meter appears. Press </, to adjust to a clearer picture, then press OK.

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

    Setting up the VCR Plus+ (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.

  • Page 49: 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.
  • Page 50 Press M/m to highlight SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH, then press OK. PLAY The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press PLAY The instruction shown on the right appears on the TV screen for a few seconds, then the screen returns to the normal display.
  • Page 51 To select the channel map 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 •...
  • Page 52 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...
  • Page 53 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. PLAY 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.
  • Page 54 After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Setting up the VCR Plus+® GOLD system (SLV-N81 only)

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

    Home Box Office Lifetime Cinemax Music Television Nickelodeon Sports Channel Sports Channel America Showtime TBS SuperStation The Movie Channel The Nashville Network Turner Network Television USA Network Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N71 only) PlusCode VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH continued...
  • Page 56 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N71 only) Number buttons, ENTER MENU M/m/</, SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ sys. CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE...
  • Page 57 GUIDE – – – – – – – – – – PAGE QUIT MENU Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N71 only) TV CH – – – 0–9 : MENU TV CH – 0–9 ENTER : MENU TV CH –...
  • Page 58 After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N71 only)

  • Page 59: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Z EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY X PAUSE X PAUSE COMMERCIAL PASS H PLAY M FF x STOP m REW continued Playing a tape...
  • Page 60 Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape...
  • Page 61 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 H PLAY, X PAUSE, M FF, m REW, or x STOP buttons.

  • Page 62: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Recording TV programs TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY SP/EP CH +/–...
  • Page 63 Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to • CH record. Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. SP / EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play).
  • Page 64 To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to the TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV.

  • Page 65: Recording Tv Programs Using The Dial Timer

    Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make 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.
  • Page 66 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/–...
  • Page 67 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The channel number or station ID (SLV-N81 only) appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. DIAL TIMER 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”...
  • Page 68 To set the clock Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window. Press DIAL TIMER. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month. Press DIAL TIMER. “DAY” appears in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.
  • Page 69 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set.

  • Page 70: Recording Tv Programs Using The Vcr Plus+ Or Vcr Plus+ Gold System

    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.

  • Page 71: To Stop Recording

    Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. CLEAR Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or SP / EP Press M/m to highlight ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER: PLAY To record...
  • Page 72 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The 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: •...

  • Page 73: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
  • Page 74 Press M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK. PLAY Set the date, start and stop time, channel number, and tape speed: PLAY Press M/m to set each item. Press , to highlight and set each item INPUT in turn.
  • Page 75 Daily/weekly recording In step 3 on page 74, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. the current date t SUN-SAT t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t EVERY SAT t ... t EVERY MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after setting the timer...

  • Page 76: Locking The Vcr (Child Lock)

    Locking the VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all 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 - indicator appears in the display window.

  • Page 77: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds H PLAY m REW TRACKING +/– Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press H PLAY.
  • Page 78 • 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 •...

  • Page 79: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press z REC. indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

  • Page 80: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. 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. •...
  • Page 81 Press M/m to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel. • To change the setting, press OK and press </ , to highlight the item you want to change, then press M/m to reset it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press OK.

  • Page 82: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.
  • Page 83 How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track)

  • Page 84: Searching Using The Index Function

    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. Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press ./> INDEX SEARCH. •...

  • Page 85: Searching For A Selected Point On The Tape

    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. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 86 To cancel searching Press H PLAY or x 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: –...

  • Page 87: Locating A Channel By Station Id (Slv-N81 Only)

    Locating a channel by Station ID (SLV-N81 only) You can select a TV program using the station’s ID. Before you start... • Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 93). • If a cable box is connected to your VCR, turn it on.

  • Page 88: Creating A Favorite Channel List With 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. Before you start...
  • Page 89 Press </, to select the station ID you want to set. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as needed. Press ENTER. Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/–...
  • Page 91 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 PAGE2 of the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (The APC indicator lights up in the display window).

  • Page 92: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight the option to change, then press OK. To go to PAGE2, highlight NEXT and press OK. To return to PAGE1, highlight PREVIOUS and press OK. Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
  • Page 93 Menu option Set this option to • ON when using favorite channel list. FAVORITE CH (SLV-N81 only) • OFF when using station ID list. For details, see pages 87 and 88. PAGE 2 Menu option Set this option to • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and improve picture quality.

  • Page 94: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • 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.

  • Page 95: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)

    Operation (when recording on this VCR) 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.

  • Page 96: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

  • Page 97: Attaching The External Antenna Connector

    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. Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. Retighten the screws.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The ?/1 switch does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and “–:– –”...
  • Page 99 Symptom The timer does not operate. A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The channels on the VCR cannot be changed. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. You cannot control other TVs. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads •...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    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.

  • Page 101: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 POWER switch (71) B Tape compartment C Z EJECT button (60) D m REW (rewind) button (60) (77) E H PLAY button (60) (77) F M FF (fast-forward) button (60) (77) G z REC (record) button (63) (79) (95) H x STOP button (60) (95)

  • Page 102: Display Window

    Display window STEREO SAP LP SP A Timer indicator (67) (71) (74) B SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (82) C STEREO indicator (82) D Tape speed indicator (63) E VIDEO indicator (64) (96) F APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (91) Index to parts and controls VIDEO APC G RR (Reality Regenerator) indicator...

  • Page 103: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SLV-N81 SLV-N71 A AC power cord (9) B CONTROL S IN jack (11) (94) (SLV-N81 only) C CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack (12) (15) (SLV-N81 only) D LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (15) (94) E RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (96)

  • Page 104: Remote Commander

    Remote commander Index to parts and controls A •TV / VIDEO switch (7) B Z EJECT button (60) C TV/VIDEO button (8) (64) D DISPLAY button (63) (85) E CLEAR button (60) (71) (81) F SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (63) G INPUT SELECT button (64) (95) H z REC (record) button (63) (79)
  • Page 105 L ?/1 (power) switch (8) (71) M COUNTER/REMAIN button (63) N AUDIO MONITOR button (82) O VCR Plus+ button (70) P Number buttons (71) Q ENTER button (71) (87) (88) R CH (channel) +/– buttons (8) (63) S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (8) T ×2 button (77) U .

  • Page 106: Index

    Index Adjusting picture 46 tracking 90 Advanced option 92 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 46 Antenna hookup 21 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) Audio track 83 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 10 Auto Clock Set 28 Auto Tape Speed 92 Cable box control cable box code number chart 37 setting 35 Cable hookup 9...

  • Page 108: Quick Reference To Using The Vcr

    • 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). Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander.

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