Table of contents

Getting Started

6Step 1 : Unpacking

7Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

9Step 3 : Hookups

27Selecting a language

28Setting the clock

35Setting up the cable box control (SLV-N81 only)

41Presetting channels

48Setting up the VCR Plus+® GOLD system (SLV-N81 only)

55Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N71 only)

Started Getting

Basic Operations

59Playing a tape

62Recording TV programs

65Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

70Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ or VCR Plus+ GOLD system

73Setting the timer manually

76Locking the VCR (Child Lock)

Additional Operations

77Playing/searching at various speeds

79Setting the recording duration time

80Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

82Recording stereo and bilingual programs

84Searching using the index function

85Searching for a selected point on the tape

87Locating a channel by Station ID (SLV-N81 only)

88Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (SLV-N81 only)

90Adjusting the picture

92Changing menu options

94Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

96General setup information

98Troubleshooting

100 Specifications

101 Index to parts and controls

106 Index

Back Cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

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