Sony SLV-N70 User Manual

3-868-116-12 (1)Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.Record the

10HookupsC Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function (SLV-N80 only)Note• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.Completin

100Editing with another VCROperation (when recording on this VCR)To stop editingPress the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut out unwanted scenes

101General setup informationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TV

102General setup informationAttaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a UHF/VHF band mixerWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF a

103TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony deale

104TroubleshootingTimer recordingThe timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.• Check that the safet

105SpecificationsAdditional InformationSpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo he

106Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelA ?/1 POWER switch (74

107Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationDisplay windowA Timer indicator (70) (74) (77)B SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (84)C STEREO

108Index to parts and controlsRear panelA AC power cord (8)B S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (10) (99) (SLV-N80 only)C CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) ja

109Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationRemote commanderA [TV] / [VIDEO] switch (5)B Z EJECT button (63)C INPUT SELECT button (67) (100)D

Getting Started11HookupsHookup 1 (SLV-N80 only)Using the cable box control featureRecommended useYou should use this hookup if you have a cable box, e

110Index to parts and controlsO ?/1 (power) switch (6) (74)P COUNTER/REMAIN button (66)Q AUDIO MONITOR button (84)R VCR Plus+ button (73)S CLEAR butto

111IndexIndexAAdjustingpicture 49, 95tracking 95Advanced option 97AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 49Antenna hookup 20APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 96Audio tra

Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaQuick reference to using the VCRHookup 1 (SLV-N80 only)To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video i

12HookupsHookup 1 : VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to e

Getting Started13HookupsYou have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to page 51 for VCR Plus+ GOLD s

14HookupsHookup 2 (SLV-N80 only)Connecting to a digital satellite receiverRecommended useUse this hookup if you have a digital satellite receiver that

Getting Started15HookupsHookup 2 : VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set

16HookupsAutomatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Se

Getting Started17HookupsHookup 3You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you do not h

18HookupsHookup 3 : VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to e

Getting Started19HookupsYou have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to the page listed

2WARNINGWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence o

20HookupsHookup 4Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV).A Use this hookup if you’re usin

Getting Started21HookupsHookup 4 : VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set

22HookupsYou 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-

Getting Started23HookupsHookup 5Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable system scrambles all o

24HookupsHookup 5 : VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to e

Getting Started25HookupsYou have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to the pages liste

26HookupsHookup 6Connecting a cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switchRecommended useBy using an A/B switch (not supplied), t

Getting Started27HookupsHookup 6 : VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set

28Hookups5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 45.6 The AUTO PRESET starts.4Preset the ca

Getting Started29HookupsYou have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to the pages liste

3Table of contentsGetting StartedTable of contentsGetting Started4 Step 1 : Unpacking5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander8 Step 3 : Hookups30 Se

30Selecting a languageSelecting a languageTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.You can change the on-screen

Getting Started31Setting the clockSetting the clockUsing the Auto Clock Set featureSome TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadca

32Setting the clockTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Notes• The clock cannot be set automatically if you

Getting Started33Setting the clockIf the clock does not activate1Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.”The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is

34Setting the clock2Press M/m to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK.3Press M/m to highlight the item you want to set and press OK. Then press M/

Getting Started35Setting the clockTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Note• (SLV-N80 only)If you use both t

36Setting the clockUsing Manual Clock SetBefore you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV i

Getting Started37Setting the clockTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.3Press M/m to highlight MANUAL, then

38Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)(Skip this section if you are using Hookup 3, 4, 5, or

Getting Started39Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)2Press M/m to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL, then press OK.3Press M/m to highlight CABLE

4UnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander • Audio/video cable (3-pho

40Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Cable box and digital

Getting Started41Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)Cable box brand Code numbersJerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037, 058, 109, 287, 487Li

42Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)To ensure correct operation• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote

Getting Started43Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N80 only)To check the cable box control settingIf the answer to both 1 and 2 is “yes,” you have

44Presetting channelsPresetting channelsPresetting all receivable channels automatically(Skip this section if you are using a cable box or digital sat

Getting Started45Presetting channels3Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK.4• To preset cable TV channels:Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE

46Presetting channelsTips• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY.• If you want to ret

Getting Started47Presetting channelsPresetting/disabling channels manually1Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.1234567890MEN

48Presetting channelsTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.2Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press O

Getting Started49Presetting channelsIf the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly.

Getting Started5Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by mat

50Presetting channelsTips• 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.•

Getting Started51Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)How the VCR Plus+ GOLD system w

52Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system automatically (Smart Channel Mapping)The VCR can automatical

Getting Started53Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)Tips• After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Pl

54Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)To select the channel mapIn this case, you have to select the channel map on the CHOOSE YOUR CABL

Getting Started55Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system manuallyTo set the guide channels, use the Ch

56Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)3Press M/m to highlight MANUAL, then press OK.4Enter the guide channel number assigned in the pro

Getting Started57Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (SLV-N80 only)Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.8Af

58Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only)Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only)How the VCR Plus+ system worksWhenever you want to recor

Getting Started59Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only)1Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.1234567890MENUNumber but

6Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.• If you do not use the remote commander f

60Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only)2Press M/m to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, then press OK.3Enter the guide channel number assigned

Getting Started61Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N70 only)Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.7After a

62Playing a tapeBasic OperationsPlaying a tape1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts playing auto

63Playing a tapeBasic OperationsAdditional tasksTo skip playbackBy pressing a single button, you can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watc

64Playing a tapeNotes• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.• While

65Recording TV programsBasic OperationsRecording TV programs1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2I

66Recording TV programsTo stop recordingPress x STOP.To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the remaining tape length and th

67Recording TV programsBasic OperationsTo watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off the safe

68Recording TV programs using the Dial TimerRecording TV programs using the Dial TimerThe Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of p

69Recording TV programs using the Dial TimerBasic Operations3Press DIAL TIMER.“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window.4T

Getting Started7Setting up the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVs and AV receiversIf more than one code number is listed, try entering t

70Recording TV programs using the Dial TimerTo return to the previous stepTo return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the VCR

71Recording TV programs using the Dial TimerBasic OperationsTo lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?

72Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer• The VCR will be unlocked when:– You stop timer recording by pressing x STOP.– You insert a tape.– The AC

73Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD systemBasic OperationsRecording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system

74Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD systemTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.2Press the number b

75Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD systemBasic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before timer

76Setting the timer manuallySetting the timer manuallyIf the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in your area, follow the instructions

77Setting the timer manuallyBasic OperationsTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.2Press M/m to highlight the line that is to

78Setting the timer manuallyDaily/weekly recordingIn step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication cha

79Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playbackPress H PLA

8HookupsStep 3 : HookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works

80Playing/searching at various speedsTip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.– The pic

81Setting the recording duration timeAdditional OperationsSetting the recording duration timeTo extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a new

82Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsChecking/changing/canceling timer settingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to the video chann

83Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsAdditional OperationsWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the sec

84Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records s

85Recording stereo and bilingual programsAdditional OperationsHow sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi

86Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only)Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only)If you record multiple programs on a tap

87Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only)Additional OperationsTo stop searchingPress x STOP.To exit the TAPE GUIDE screenPress TAPE GUI

88Searching using the Tape Guide function (SLV-N80 only)Tips• You can store information for up to 24 programs on a single list.• While recording, you

89Searching using the index functionAdditional OperationsSearching using the index functionTo stop searchingPress x STOP.Note• No index signal will be

Getting Started9HookupsAudio/video (A/V) hookupIf your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up yo

90Searching for a selected point on the tapeSearching for a selected point on the tapeYou can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on th

91Searching for a selected point on the tapeAdditional OperationsTo cancel searchingPress H PLAY or x STOP.To turn off the bar indicationPress DISPLAY

92Locating a channel by Station ID (SLV-N80 only)Locating a channel by Station ID (SLV-N80 only)Note• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel

93Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (SLV-N80 only)Additional OperationsCreating a favorite channel list with Station ID (SLV-N80 only)C

94Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (SLV-N80 only)Selecting a channel from your favorite channel listNote• If the TV channel has no sta

95Adjusting the pictureAdditional OperationsAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playin

96Adjusting the pictureAbout the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) functionThe Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording a

97Changing menu optionsAdditional OperationsChanging menu optionsMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.1Press MENU, then select ADV

98Changing menu optionsFAVORITE CH(SLV-N80 only)• ON when using favorite channel list. • OFF when using station ID list.For details, see pages 92 and

99Editing with another VCRAdditional OperationsEditing with another VCRHow to connect to record on this VCRIf the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack f