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S ON'_ 3-856-995-11 (1) 3-856-995-11 (1) Video Cas Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's record The rnodel and serial nurnbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these nurnbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. SLV-675HF SLV-6 75HF PX SLV-676HF @1996 by Sony Corporation SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) * Do not place the unit on surfaces (rags, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. . Do not install the unit near heat sources m To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO REDUCE DO NOT THE REMOVE RISK COVER NO USER-SERVICEABLE REFER constitute SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OF ELBCTRIC (OR such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct stmlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. * Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. * Keep the unit and cassettes away fi'om 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 fiom 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 trait, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait fur about one hour before operating the unit. SHOCK, BACK). PARTS SERVICE INSIDE. PERSONNEL. the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous This symbolwithinis intended voltage" the product's to alert enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to a risk of electric shock to persons. the user to the presence of important operating and This maintenance symbol is(servicing) intended to alert instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION ]_ prevent electric polarized AC plug receptacle or other be fully inserted to shock, do not use this with an extension cord, outlet unless the blades prevent blade exposure. can Precautions Safety • For SLV 675HF/676HE operate the unit only on i20 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV 675HE PX, operate the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • (SLV 675HF/676HF) 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. • (SLV 675HF/676HE) Unplug the unit f/'om the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it fur an extended period of time. _1_ disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation internal heat btfildup. to p[_vent Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You aI_ cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and fbund to comply with the limits fur a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p[ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fi_quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfe[_nce will not occm" in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor[_ct the interference by one or more of the following measures: * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. * Inci_ase the separation between the equipment and receiver. * Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fi'om that to which the receive[ is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician fur help. 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 req uire authorization fiom the cable television transmission and/or program owner. SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step l: 5 Step 2: Setting 7 Step 3: Hookups 17 Selecting 18 Setting 19 Presetting Unpacking up the remote commander a language the clock channels Additional Information 40 General information 42 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 45 50 Index to parts Index Basic Operations 23 Playing 25 Recording TV programs 28 Recording timer TV programs a tape using the setup and controls back cover Additional Quick Operations 31 Playing/searching speeds 32 Recording TV programs quick timer 33 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 34 Recording programs stereo and bilingual 36 Adjusting the picture 37 Changing menu 38 Editing reference to using the VCR at various using the options with another VCR Introduction SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) 3 Getting Started Unpacking Check that • Remote you have received the following commander 4 Getting cable (3-phono with the VCR: • 75-ohm coaxial connectors • Size AA (R6) batteries • Audio/video phono) items • Plug to 3- adaptor cable with (SLV-6?5HF F-type PX) If the plug supplied with your VCR does fit your power outlet, attach the supplied adaptor to the plug. not Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Setting up the remote inserting Insert two matching batteries battery the commander batteries size AA (R6) batteries the + and on the to the diagram inside by the compartment. 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 (o) can be used your Sony To operate Set the @ VCR a Sony TV to operate TV. _ FTV]/_ and and to point point at the remote at the remote sensor sensor on the VCR on the TV Notes * With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. * If you do not use the remote commander fbr an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage fl'om battery leakage. * Do not use a new battery with an old one. * Do not use dif*brent types of batteries. continued Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote Controlling The remote TV is listed number. 1 2 other commander in the table Set _-]/_ commander TVs with the (continued) remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony below, set the appropriate manufacturer's at the top of the remote commander Hold down POWER, and enter your TV's number buttons. Then release POWER. code TVs. If your code to _]. number(s) using the Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/ , CH +/ and TV/VTR buttons control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (o) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset Ff-V-1/_ to [V-_. Code numbers If more you than of controllable one code TVs number find the one that works to is listed, with try entering your them one at a time tmtil TV. Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 JVC 09 RCA 04,10 Akai 04 KMC 03 Sarnpo 12 AOC 04 Magnavox 03,08,12 Sanyo 11 Centurion 12 Marantz 04,13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA/Mitsnbishi 04,12,13,17 Sears 07,10,11 Curls Mathes 12 NEC 04,12 Sharp 03,05,18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06,19 Sylvania 08,12 Ernerson 03,04,14 Philco 03,04 Teknika 03,08,14 Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07 06,10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03,04,12 Gold Star 03,04,17 Portland 03 Yorx 12 Hitachi 02,03 Quasar 06,18 Zenith 15 J.C.Penny 04,12 Radio Shack 05,14 General Electric Notes • If the TV uses a dilIi_rent remote control system fiom the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote cornrnander. • If you enter a new code nurnber, the code nurnber previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the rernote cornmander, the code nurnber autornatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code nurnber. 6 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Hookups Selecting There your Then pages the are many best ways in which VCR so that it works use the accompanying to set up your option your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up best for you, first scan through the table below. diagrams and procedures on the following VCR. If you have TV that has audio/video hookup input Use Refer to Audiolvideo (AIV) hookup, then follow one of the hookups below. Page 8 Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10 Cable box with rnany scrarnbled channels Hookup 2 Pages 11 and 12 No cable box or cable box with only a few scrarnbled channels Hookup 3 Pages 13 and 14 Cable box with onlya few scrarnbled channels, using an A/B switch Hookup 4 Pages 15 and 16 Antenna only, no (:able TV After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are piovided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions. Afer you've completed the setup, you're ready to use 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 offthe power to all equipment. • Do not connect the AC power cords tmtfl 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 examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Caution Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terrninals of the TV receiver should be rnade only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so rnay result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Comrnunications Comrnission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or rnake sirnultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terrninals of your receiver. Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) Step 3: Hookups If your and (continued) TV has audio/video sotmd if you hook (A/V) up your input jacks, VCR using you these will get a better connections. picture In addition, for a true "home theater" experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn't have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you'I_ finished setting up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on this page. If you want to record off-air or offyour cable TV system, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. [] Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver TV AUX IN _N AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO__OUT Audiolvideo cable (supplied) _J Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver L,NE,. ;E; EO iN VIDEO AUDIO I Video cable (notsupplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note To play Note to a tape CATV system This reminder 40 of the NEC specifies building, Getting in stereo, you nmst installer is provided that provides use the A/V connection. (in USA) to call the CATV systern guidelines fbr proper that the cable ground as close to the point installer's grounding attention to Article and, in particular, shall be connected to the grounding of cable entry as practical. systern 820 of the Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Antenna hookup Make the following have cable TV). [] connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't 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) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas RearofTV VHF/UHF ............ or _ I VCR A VHF ......_ I ,N_ I ouTII l = ' i Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. B UHF or c UHF Use this channels hookup 2-13 if you're using a VHF-only only) antenna Rear of TV ........... VHF/UHF Match the type of _ connector A on your TV: A, B, or C. or VHF VCR I (you get ..a. .......... _ B UHF or OUT required. VHF "'4 For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is C UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCRdirectly If your antenna (:ableis a fiat cable (300 ohm twin lead (:able),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 41. Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) 9 Step 3: Hookups (continued) _VCR setup 1 Setthe UNiTswit to h CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Press VCR. EASY SET UP on the O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on screen display language to Spanish (ESPANOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17. SET UP LANGUAGE "ENGLISH ESPANOL PRAN_AIS NEXT CANCEL The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18. : : EXECUTE EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCKSET _ /1997 NEXT CANCEL WE The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 19. : : 12:00AM EXECUTE EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE • ANT SELECT NEXT CANCEL CABLE _/" EXECUTE EASY SET UP Tire AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP AUTO PRESET SET UP IS DONE EXECUTING | SETUP Normal display 10 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Cable box with Recommended Use this hookup What you • Record What you • Record many scrambled channels use if your can do with any channel cable this system scrambles all or most the channel on the cable channels. hookup by selecting box can't do one channel while watching another channel Rear of TV Cable box VHF/UHF ........ _A or VHF ......... _B UHF VCR or l VHF t ....... Match the type of connector on your IV: A, B, or C. For connector types B arid C, nO UHF connection is required. _C UHF VHF/UH_ IN .T_ continued Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) ] ] Step 3: Hookups (continued) _VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step. 2 3 Turn on your Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. cable box. O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on screen display language to Spanish (ESPAi'_OL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17. SET UP LANGUAGE "ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN_AIS NEXT CANCEL The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18. CLOCK : : EXECUTE EASY SET UP SET "1_1/1997 *v WE 12:00AM SET UP I CANCEL NEXT The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set :: EASY SET UP EXECUTE SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 19. "ANT SELECT NEXT CANCEL CABLE </" EXECUTE EASY SET UP Tire AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP AUTO PRESET SET UP IS DONE EXECUTING I SET UP $ PLEA SE WA!T Normal display 12 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) No cable box, or cable scrambled channels Recommended box with if you do not have a cable cable system scrambles only a %w What you can do with this hookup • Record you • Record a few box. Also use this use Use this hookup What only any unscrambled channel hookup if your channels. by selecting the channel on the VCR can't do scrambled channels that require a cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF ........ _ A Match the type of connector or VHF ........ ..,_B UHF or directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box. VHF For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. able box € ....... Connect this cable __ui on your TV: A, B, or C. I _C UHF continued Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) 13 Step 3: Hookups _VCR (continued) setup 1 Setthe UNiTswit to h CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections 2 3 (page step. 8), you can skip Turn on your Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. cable this box. O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on screen display language to Spanish (ESPAI'_OL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17. SET UP LANGUAGE "ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANOAIS NEXT CANCEL The and CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18. : : CLOCK EXECUTE EASY SET UP SET _1_1/1997 *v WE 12:00AM I SET UP I CANCEL NEXT The TUNER PRESET rnenu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 19. :: EASY SET UP EXECUTE SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE ANT SELECT NEXT CANCEL ,CABLE </" EXECUTE EASY SET UP Tire AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP AUTO PRESET SETUPIS DONE EXECUTING I SET UP $ Normal display 14 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Cable box with an A/B switch Recommended only a few scrambled channels, using use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel VCR (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any scrambled channel (the A/B switch is set to B) What by selecting by selecting the channel the channel directly on the on the cable box you can't do • Record switch one scrambled is set to B) channel while watching another channel (the A/B Rear of TV _/ Splitter Cable box VHF/UHF ......... _A or VHF AI B ......... __B UHF f or VHF VCR ......... _C UHF VHFZUH_ IN _T_ Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. Y For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. continued Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) 15 Step 3: Hookups (continued) _VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step. 2 3 Set the A/B switch to "A" Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. LANGUAGE O The LANGUAGE menu screen display language or French (FRAN_AIS) EXECUTE. For details, appears. Change the on to Spanish (ESPAI')OL) if desired, and press see page 17. _ENGLISH ESPANOL I SETFRANQAIS UP I CANCEL NEXT The CLOCK SET menu appears. and press EXECUTE. For details, :: EASY SET UP EXECUTE SET UP CLOCKSET Set the clock see page 18. ;_ffl/1997 WE NEXT CANCEL The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 19. : : EXECUTE EASY SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE ANT The AUTO PRESET starts. 12:00AM "CABLE SET UP SELECT 4/_ NEXT CANCEL EXECUTE EASY SET UP SET UP AUTO PRESET SETUPIS EXECUTING DONE I H SET UP 2 Normal_display 4 Cable box output Preset the cable box output channel 3 or 4). For details, see page 21. Press MENU and select TUNER Enter the cable box output Set MANUAL 16 Getting (usually channel W 2, PRESET. channel. SET to ADD and press EXECUTE. TUNER PRESET _MANUALSET AFT FINE TUNING C_ "ADD "ON ERASE OFF AuToANTENNA/CABLEpRESET ANT'CABLE / Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Se|ecting a |anguage You can change language. r L )--_ ®®© the on-screen MENU display EXECUTE CURSOR "CZ) CZ)"CZ3 __'O "O'O 1 MENU <_.CU_R _L_ Press MENU, move the cursor press EXECUTE. When using skip this step. then press COUSOR (_) to LANGUAGE '_/,_ to and LANGUAGE _ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN_AIS the EASY SET UP procedure, • EXECUTE 2 _ <0•_ Press CURSOR t_/_" to select ENGLISH, ESPAI'v, IOL, or FRAN_AIS, [_a then press EXECUTE. • EXECUTE Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) 1 7 Setting Set the time the and date feature for recording Before you • Turn on the VCR c|ock FL ®® to use the timer © programs. -- MENU EXECUTE start... CURSOR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your "C:D CZD C2D TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 . MENU <_.cu_R [_ Press MENU, move press the cursor EXECUTE. then press CURSOR (_) to CLOCK _/{ to CLOCK SET and SET <1Fl/1997 WE 12:00_1 When thisusing skip step. the EASY SET UP procedure, "EXECUTE CLOCK %8_[ _ PressCURSOR _/_ tosetthemonth. CLOCK •8-- % _m_ CU_R _;_ • EXECUTE Press hour EXECUTE and minutes to start in the same SA way 12:00,'# SET 11/_;_41997 press _/_ set the Press CURSOR CURSOR _" to toflash the day. day and The day of the week is set automatically. Set the year, SET '_41/1997 SU 12:00AM as the day. the clock. CC) 18 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Presetting channe|s '--L )-" 0 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. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting. .__ MENU EXECUTE CURSOR i "(ZD CD "CZ) c3"¢) "(b c3 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/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR's display window. Presetting 1 <_. all receivable . MENU cuba ['_ channels automatically Press MENU, then press CURSOR _/_, to move the cursor (_) to TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET _MANUALSET AFT FINETUNING CH1 ANT'CABLE "ADD "ON ERASE OFF When using skip this step.the EASY SET UP procedure, *EXECUTE 2<_ CU_R _ Press CURSOR _/_, to select ANTENNA/CABLE. continued Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) 19 Presetting channels (continued) • To preset cable TV channels: I TUNER PRESET ,ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET CABLE to CABLE. MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING TUNER <_.cu_R L>" f'>" Press " To preset CURSOR VHF_,./,,,I_ and UHF to set channels: ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT. 4 Press CURSOR {/4!, to select AUTO <_.CU_R _ PRESET, then press EXECUTE. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more • EXECUTE receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen. 20 Getting ANT'CABLE :_D PRESET "ANTENNA/CABLE'ANT AUTO PRESET MANUALSET AFT FINE TUNING TUNER CH11 CH2 CABLE "ADD *ON PRESET ERASE OFF CH2 ANTENNA/CABLE'ANT "AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING _MANUALSET g_SE CABLE • ON OFF "ADD ERASE Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) I Presetting/disabling channels manually _-L ®® J--" © -- MENU EXECUTE CURSOR t/4./_,,,/,_ Number buttons, ENTER C_ C_ ..o,ilI! • MENU Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press EXECUTE. •EXECUTE 2 * To preset a channel: _® _® 190 • CH 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. 2 Press CURSOR _,./,,_ to set MANUAL SET to ADD. * To disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/ to select the channel number 2 Press CURSOR _,_/_,_ to set MANUAL SET to ERASE. 3 • EXECUTE TUNER OH +/- PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET _MANUALSET AFT FINETUNING CH1 ANT,CABLE *ADD *ON ERASE OFF Channel to be preset TUNER PRESET C_ I_MANUAL SET "ADD ERASE AFT • ON OFF PINE TUNING AUTOANTENNA/CABLE PRESET ANT • CABLEJ ChanneJ to be disabJed ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET _MANUALSET AFT TUNER PRESET FiNETUNING ANT'CABLE ADD'ERASE "ON OFF C1 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press EXECUTE. continued Getting SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Started 3-856-995-11 (1) 21 Presetting if the channels picture (continued) F- L ) -_ is not clear MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) filnction automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not cleaI; you can also use the manual tu ning fu nction. "CD CEICD Number buttons, ENTER CD C2D C23 1 • MENU (ZD Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press EXECUTE. • EXECUTE CZ) 2 Press the number channel ENTER. buttons you want to select to fine-tune, then TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET ,MANUALSET AFT FINETUNING CH1 ANT.CABLE .ADD .ON Selected channel the press ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET BE) I_MANUAL AFT SET ANT.CABLE :ADD FINE TUNING TUNER PRESET 3 Press CURSOR _/t_, to select FINE The fine tuning _<_ • cu_R [_ meter appears. clearer picture, then press EXECUTE. Press CURSOR 4"/'_ to adjust to a Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF. • EXECUTE 22 Getting ERASE OFF TUNER ERIi PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUALSET AFT _FINETUNING ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUALSET AFT "FINE TUNING TUNER PRESET CH5 ANT'CABLE "ADD "ON ERASE OFF ANT'CABLE "ADD ERASE ON • OFF CH5 m-- I Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Basic Operations Playing a tape EJECT COUNTER RESET DISPLAY II PAUSE _/_ SEARCH E:_ PLAY FF i STOP REW Turn Insert The on your TV and set it to the video channel, a tape. VCR turns on and starts automatically if you safety tab removed. insert playing a tape with its continued Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Playing 3 the tape _ (continued) Press 1>- PLAY. When the tape reaches Additional the end, it will rewind automatically. tasks To Press Stop play II STOP Pause play I | PAUSE Resume play after pause |1 PAUSE or L> PLAY Search forward _ FF or _ SEARCH during playback Search backward _ REW or @ SEARCH during playback Fast forward the tape _ FF during stop Rewind the tape _.9 REW during stop Eject the tape _--EJECT To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. The counter in the display window resets to "0H00M00S." Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. I n nt-i t-tt-i I_t_ U UM U Us To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The counter resets to "0H00M00S" whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter 24 stops counting when it cornes to a portion with no recording. Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Recording TV "--L )-_ programs DISPLAY iNPUT SELECT m TAPE SPEED 1 Turn on your To record 2 Insert TV and set it to the video from a tape a cable with box, turn its safety channel. it on. tab in place. continued Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) m Recording 3 TV programs INPUT SELECT (continued) Press INPUT window. SELECT until a channel number appears sp 4 • CH Press CH +/ to select the channel you want I 5 TAPE SPEED Press TAPE SPEED to select EP provides recording produces better picture the tape in the display ILH OREC -i to record. VTR LH $P speed, I_ ,-1 IC I SP or EP. time three times as long and audio quality. as SP, however, SP ,,_H I-I VTR 6 I- Press O REC to start recording. 0 To stop recording Press [] STC)P. To check Press the DISPLAY. remaining. window. tape The white The remaining IS-_ SP To check SELECT remaining length bar indicates time E _ _ the remaining time in the ADVANCED Remaining Time the approximate indicator also appears length of tape in the display tape length counter ofa T-140, OPTIONS T-180 or longer menu to "180." tape, set TAPE (For details, see page 37.) 26 Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) I To watch another 1 Press TV/VTR 2 If the TV is connected 3 input; if not, Select another To save TV program to turn skip while recording off the VTR indicator to the VCR's LINE in the display OUT jacks, window. set the TV to TV this step. channel on the TV. a recording To prevent safety tab again, cover accidental erasure, as illustrated. break To record the tab hole with off the on a tape adhesive tape. Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use Enter the channel nurnber, then • You can select a video source the nurnber buttons press ENTER. fi'orn the LINE on the rernote conm_ander. appears on the TV screen indicating won't be recorded on the tape. using INPUT SELECT. infbrmation about • If you don't a cable box, want make IN jacks • The display infbrmation to watch TV while recording, sure to leave it on. you can mrn the tape, but off the TV. When the using Notes • The remaining T 20 or T30, • The display playback. It rnay take tape length tape length rnay not be indicated or tapes recorded in the LP mode. doesn't appear during still (pause) up to one rninute fbr the VCR after you press DISPLAY. accurately fbr short tapes such as iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ rhode, to calculate search and rhode display or slow rnotion the i_rnaining Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 {1) Recording TV programs the timer using r L j-'_ POWER -- You can preset time. Before you • Check correct up to eight programs "CD (ZD'CZ) start... that m at a the VCR clock is set to the time. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Insert MENU EXECUTE CURSOR a tape with its safety G?D tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. iNPUT SELECT o? CK) tED / • MENU Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ CHECK, then press EXECUTE. TIMER SET / CHECK DATE START Ib-/--/--/--/--/--/--/--/-- 11/16 STOP SU CH • EXECUTE 28 Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Set the date, I_ r--. start and stop number and tape speed: 1 Press ttlrn. CURSOR"_ 2 Press CURSOR times, channel _ _ _'_ To correct return to flash 't/_!" a setting to that setting each item to set each item. press CURSOR and _ STO 'c l ,O&TJ_ ...... START _ suQ -/-I -"-- <÷ l'cuRsoRl ÷_ in I to -',E- / -/-- l reset. To record the same program every day or the same day press CURSOR _, while the date is flashing. For details, weekly recording" To record INPUT from SELECT --s_ I every week, see "Daily/ on this page. a source connected to display to the LINE "L" in the "CH" IN jacks, press position. Press CURSOR .,_ to confirm the setting. The cursor (_-) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2. 4 5 • EXECUTE • POWER O Press EXECUTE. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, Daily/weekly press [] STOE recording In step 2 above, press CURSOR _, to select the recording pattern. you press CURSOR _,, the indication changes as shown below. Each time the current date --_ SU-SA --_ MO-SA --_ MO-FR --_ EVERY SA --_ ..... --_ EVERY MO --_ EVERY SU --_ 1 month current date later --_ (dates count down) --_ the Tips • To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/- or number buttons. • To set the tape speed, you can also use TAPE SPEED. continued Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Recording TV programs To use the VCR after To use the VCR before TIMER indicator turns POWER to reset using the timer (continued) setting the the VCR in timer You can also do the following • Reset timer a timer recording begins, off and the VCR switches tasks recording while just pi_ss POWER. The on. Remember to press standby the VCR after using the VCR. is recording: the counter. • Display tape information • Check the timer • Watch another To lock the on the TV screen. settings. TV program. VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock) Hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps. The VCR turns off and the _ indicator appears in the display window. The VCR will not work except for timer recording. To unlock the VCR, hold down POWER The VCR turns on and the o--, indicator window. 30 on the VCR until the VCR beeps. disappears from the display Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Additional Operations Playinglsearching at various speeds II," SLOW -_IIIIII,FRAME <I> _I@SEARCH i -- _ PLAY ( Playback options Operation Fast fbrward/rewind During View the picture during forward or rewind fast stop, press _ FF or _ REW. During fast forward, keep pressing rewind, keep pressing _ REW. _ FF. During Play at high speed During playback or pause, press _ SEARCH or SEARCH. To change direction, press _>" or _. Play in slow motion During playback or pause, direction, press _> or _. Play fiarne by fiarne During pause, press II1_ FRAME or 41111FRAME. the button down to play one fiame each second. Play in reverse During Rewind During stop, press _ PLAY on the VCR while pressing _ REW on the VCR. and start play To resume normal Press [_ PLAY. playback, press lt_ SLOW. To change Hold press _. playback Tip * Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- buttons - Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. - The picture shakes while o1_1the VCR if': pausing. Notes The sound is nmted during these operations. * Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs (:an be played the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. The picture back on this VCR but may have snow: - when playing - when playing at high speed in reverse in reverse slow motion - when in reverse. playing Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Operations 3-856-995-11 (1) 31 Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting way, you recording duration. recording in the normal "CE3 can have the VCR stop automatically after a specified "C_ C_'C_ QUICK TIMER 1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. I 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly Each press advances to set the duration. the time in increments F 0:00--_ of 30 minutes. 0:30 --_ 1:00 .... -_10:30--_ 11:00q The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically. To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration. To stop the VCR while recording Press [] STOP. Using the 1 quick timer during stop mode Press QUICK TIMER. 2 Press CH +/ record. or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to 3 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration. The recording starts. 32 Additional Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Checking/ changing/ cance|ing settings r L )-_ m POWER timer -- MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Before you start... "CD C:)'C:D • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. TIMER CLEAR 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: • If you want next step. • If you press return 3 Press to change do not need a setting, to change go on to the the settings, EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR to recording standby. CURSOR _'/_, to select DATE 1_11/t7 11/25 MO - the setting MO TU SA START 7:00,€M 10:30PM 1:00N STOP 8:00,_,M 11:15N 3 : 00N CH 6SP 505P LEP _: 11..../16 SU to .... :__ TIMERSET/CHECK you want to change I or cancel: • To change the setting, press CURSOR _,,,/-,_to flash the item you want to change, and press CURSOR _/_ to reset it. Then, press CURSOR _ of the line. 4 repeatedly • To cancel the setting, Press EXECUTE. If any timer settings standby. When the timer until (_) appears at the beginning press TIMER CLEAR. remain, settings the cursor mrn off the VCR to return to recording overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 I Program 2 ' starts start at _,, I > Will be cut off Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Operations 3-856-995-11 (1) 33 Recording stereo and bi|ingua| programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STERE() indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STERE() 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. For details, see page 37. Recording bilingual programs Normally, this VCR records only the main sotmd. 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 37. Selecting the sound while playing Pi_ss AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sotmd. (The sotmd being recorded will not change.) Stereo program To listen to indicator Stereo STEREO Left L Right channel * Usually 34 Additional R channel Monaural sound on the TV screen on the norrnal the mixed sound audio of left and track* right No indicator appears channels Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR I_cords 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. Stereo Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track) ___i_ onaural sound i Stereo sound (leftlright channels) 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. Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Operations 3-856-995-11 (1) 35 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the tracking indicator _ flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press the TRACKING +/ buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. NORMAL TRACKING Trackingmeter About Adaptive Picture Control (APC) Adaptive Picture Control (APC) 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 in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit). APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC. APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained tmtfl the tape is ejected. Notes • The auto tracking adjusm_ent cannot be used on tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs. • The APC f\mction doesn't work if the tape speed is automatically changed fkom the SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC f\mction. • There is a delay of a few seconds befbre the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. lb avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press @ REC to have the VCR analyze the tape. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press |! PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press | | PAUSE befbre the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC fkmction is canceled. 36 Additional Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Changing menu options Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. I_AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO APC TAPE SELECT • ON • MAIN •ON "AUTO AUTO TAPE OPTIONS SPEED ADVANCED SHARPNESS 2 Press CURSOR 4m/"_ _ to change 3 Menu Press EXECUTE _/_, to select the option AUTO L_OIIN_ OFF I then press CURSOR the setting. to return to the original screen. choices Initial settings are indicated Menu to change, OFF SAP OFF 180 option in bold print. Set this STEREO TUNERAUDIO TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SHARPNESS to ON to receive stereo sound changes MAIN to record (Second APC option prograrns. Audio the main Prograrn) on the APC function irnprove sound, the the SAP SAP to record (Adaptive picture AUTO or 180 (when using select the tape length and correctly SPEED noise; sound. ON to switch and OFF to reduce to rnonaural. quality, Picture Control) OFF to switch off APC. a T140, T 180 or longer tape) display the rernaining tirne to ON to change the tirner recording tape speed automatically to the EP rhode when the rernaining tape becornes shorter than the recording time, OFF to keep the set tape speed. L (Low) picture. through L to turn H (High) to adjust the sharpness off the sharpness control. Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) of the Operations 3-856-995-11 (1) 37 Editing How with another VCR to hook up to record on this VCR TV This VCR (Recorder) Other VCR (Player) LiNE OUT VMC-810 audio/video : Signal flow How to hook Connect stereo LINE system, up to a stereo IN AUDIO using cable (not supplied) system on this VCR to the audio the RK-C 510KS audio cable output jacks on the (not su pplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color • If the other VCR is a rnonaural type, use a connecting cable such as Sony VMC 910MS. • If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUTjacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a hurnrning noise. 38 Additional Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Operation (when recording Before you start on this VCR) editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to display "L" in the display window. • Press TAPE SPEED on the remote commander SP or ER to select the tape || S 0 REC speed, Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pau se. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) Search for the point to start recording and press || PAUSE. 3 4 Press • To start time. To stop Press the REC on this VCR and editing, press the || set it to recording PAUSE buttons VCR. pause. on both VCRs at the same editing [] STOP buttons on both VCRs. Note * If you start recording with the APC function. during recording pause fbllowing the procedure above, the VCR won't start recording To record a tape with the APC function, press [] REC again in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press || PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press | | PAUSE befbre the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled. Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Operations 3-856-995-11 (1) 39 Additional Information General Setting setup information the TV 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. _! C_H3 I--CH4 I F UNIT CHANNEL+I- POWER Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. 2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 3 Press TV/VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VTR 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 (channel 3 or 4). you selected in step l The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CHANNEL +/ , you have made the correct setting. Whenever 40 Additional you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1. Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Attaching antenna the external connector When using for VHF/UHF a 300-ohm antenna, antenna connect connector the antenna 300-ohm twin lead cable twin lead cable use the EAC-32 (not supplied) to the VCR. EAC-32 Antenna to connector (not supplied) 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna 2 Wind the twin leads around 3 Retighten Attaching mixer connector. the screws on the antenna connector. the screws. a UHF/VHF 300-ohm twin ,_ band When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable %r VHF/ UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/ VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR. EAC-66 UHF/VHF band __lead cable separator/ mixer (not f supplied) 75-ohm coaxial ,_ cable 1 Loosen the screws on the mixer. Wind the twin leads around 3 Retighten 4 Connect the screws on the mixer the screws. the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer. Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Information 3-856-995-11 (1) 41 Troubleshooting If you have any questiolrs or problems not covered below, please COlrSUltyour nearest Sony dealer. o _" o Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not flmction. • The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate, * Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour. The clock has stopped and '%- -" lights in the display window. * The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected florr_the wall outlet for rnore than one hour. Reset the clock (and tirner). The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen, * Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a rnonitor, set it to video input. The picture isn't clear. * Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette isn't available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a comrnercially available wet type cleaning cassette, as it rnay darnage the video heads. • The video heads rnay have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for rnore infbrmation. Tire picture rolls vertically during picture search. * Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or rnonitor. The picture has no sound. ° The tape is defective. Use a new tape. Symptoms Connect the AC power cord securely. * Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps and the _ indicator disappears. caused by contaminated video heads , Normal picture , Rough picture , Unclear picture , No picture (or black & white screen initial 42 Additional appears) _ terminal Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Symptom Remedy A TV program doesn't on the TV screen, TV reception The eoo • o{ tape appear is poor. starts • Adjust playing as soon as it is inserted, The tape O REC. press when happens • you when press you REC. tab has cover ° Check that ° Make timer doesn't operate. 8 E ,m sure been removed. To record the safety the tape tab has isn't not been calmot The remote not ftlnetion. on this removed. at its end. fiom other ° Check that ° Make sure the clock ° Check that ° Make sure the tape ° Make sure a tape is set. has been the safety inserted. tab has isn't not been removed. at its end. a program has ° Make sure the current your timer time. settings ° Check the cable that be inserted. conmmnder ° Check that a tape comparm_ent. does ° Make sure the remote ° Replace new been box set fbr timer have is turned ° Make sure isn't already batteries if they recording. not already passed on. from the clock and in the tape you are pointing the remote sensor on the VCR. all the ones with equipment. ° The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected wall outlet fbr more one hour. Reset the timer. A tape If the tab hole. ° Select the correct source. Select a channel number the CH +/- buttons when recording TV programs; select %" with the INPUT SELECT button when recording The for the VCR. input. the TV antenna. ° The safety tape, ejects Nothing * Make sure the TV is set to the channel you are using a monitor, set it to video in the remote commander at commander with are weak. the_/_ remote control switch is set correctly. 0 O The tracking indicator appear on the screen, You cannot The VCR control needs doesn't other TVs. to be cleaned. ° The recording condition of the tape tracking cannot be adjusted. ° Set your TV's code number. The 01 when you replace the batteries commander. ° Clean cloth, is very use any (E) to with a dry, soft with a mild type of solvent, Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF and code number resets of the remote the cabinet, panel and controls or a soft cloth slightly moistened detergent solution. Do not such as alcohol or benzine. poor Information 3-856-995-11 (1) 43 Specifications System Timer section Format VHS NTSC standard Clock Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning Video heads Double azimuth Quartz locked Timer indication FM system fbur heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s Back up duration: (1 3/8 inches/s) (max.) capacitor up to 1 hour at a time General Power t'equit'ei]leilts 120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV 675HF/676HF 110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (SLV 675HF px) Power COl]SUnlp[iOl] 24 W (max.) Operating temperatui÷ 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) 3 rain. (with I"120 tape) Tuner section Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATVA 8toA Antenna per month Power back up Built in self charging EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/i_; inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s (u/_G inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T 160 tape) Fast forward and rewind time Approx. 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs Storage temperature 20°C to 60°C ( 4°F to 140°F) Dimensions 1.Ato 75 ohm antenna W.W+I terminal to W+84 Approx. 355 x 102 x 280 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 14 x 4 */8 x 11'/8 inches) projecting parts and controls for VHF/UHF including Mass inputs and outputs Approx. LINE IN VIDE() IN, phono Supplied jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp p, 75 ohms, sync negative unbalanced, AUDIO IN. phono jack (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: LINE OUT more than 47 kilohms VIDE() OUT, phono 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz) accessories Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type COlmectors (1) Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1) Plug adaptor (1) (SLV 675HF PX) jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Design and specifications without notice. are subject to change Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms 44 Additional Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) index Refer to parts and controls to the pages Front indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. panel f [] POWER switch/indicator [] [] Tape compartment [] [] _ [] 12> PLAY button (23, 31) [] _ [] @ REC button (26, 39) [] [] STOP button (23, 26) || PAUSE (23, 39) CHANNEL/TRACKING buttons _ REW button (23, 31) button +/ (26, 31, 36) [] EASY SET UP button [] Remote [] _ EJECT sensor (10, 12, 14, 16) (5) (_ FF button (23, 31) button (23) Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Information 3-856-995-11 (1) 45 Index to parts Display and controls (continued) window 1-1 46 [] TIMER indicator [] REC (recording) [] VTRindicator [] o..-. (Child Lock) indicator [] SAP indicator [] Remaining [] N (tracking) Additional (29) indicator I-I1-1.1-1!-I [] APC indicator [] Time counter/clock/line/channel indicator (24, 26) [] Tape speed indicator [] Tape indicator [] STERE() indicator (27) (30) (34) time indicator indicator (36) (26) (34) (26) (36) Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) Rear panel [] AC power cord [] LINE IN AUDIO (:38) [] VHF/UHF 11, 1:5, 15) L/R/VIDEO IN/OUT connectors jacks [] RF UNIT switch (40) [] LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (8) (9, continued Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Information 3-856-995-11 (1) 47 Index to parts and controls Remote (continued) commander [] [_/_ © [] _ EJECT button (23) [] Menu operation buttons % 48 Additional remote control switch (5) MENU button CURSOR t/_,/_l.,./-._ EXECUTE button (17, 37) buttons [] COUNTER RESET button (24) [] DISPLAY button [] TIMER CLEAR button (33) [] QUICK TIMER button (32) [] INPUT SELECT button (27, 29, 39) [] TAPE SPEED button [] O REC button [] m_ SLOW button [] 411/II_FRAME_/_ (26) (26) (26, 39) (31) buttons (31) Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 {1) [] POWER switch (29) [] AUDIO MONITOR [] TV/VTR button [] Channel (21, 22) number/ENTER [] CH+/ buttons [] VOL+/ [] I| PAUSE button [] @/(@ SEARCH [] 12> PLAY button [] _ [] [] STOP button [] _ button (34) (27) buttons (21, 26) buttons FF button (23) buttons (23, 31) (23, 31) (23, 26) REW button (23, 31) Additional SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (23, 31) (E) 49 Information 3-856-995-11 (1) index A,B E,F,G Accessories supplied Adjusting picture 4 hookup Audio/video hookup 8 9 H_ |_, J_ K Hi fiaudio M Monitoring 33 Changing timer settings ChiMLock 30 33 34 35 channels U, V, W, See 31 changing settings timer 33 checking settings timer 33 32 Y, Z daily/weekly recording 29 19 overlapping recordings Tracking Quick timer X, Timer recording 28 canceling timer settings 33 flame by flame 31 slow motion 31 Presetting at various speeds 31 SP mode 26 Playback 23 at various speeds 21 27 Safetytab 27 SAP (Second Audio Program) 34 g audio track Q See Editing. Additional audio Picture adjtmtn_ent. Adjusting. D Dubbing. 30 P 24 34 another S 17 |_L, 0 UHF/VHF band mixer 41 channels while watching Searching Normal 11 Disabling 35 Language selecting Locking the VCR LP mode 24, 31 Cable hookup 11 Canceling timer settings external antenna connector 41 50 track program (A/V) Cleaning the video heads 42 Clock setting 18 27 stereo broadcasts L C Colmecting cable TV 25 bilingual programs 34 SAP broadcasts 34 saving 22 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 36 Audio track 35 Counter Recording 31, 36 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) Antenna 10, 12, 14, 16 Editing 38 EP mode 26 22, 31, 36 tracking R Easy Set Up timer 33 adjusm_el_t. See Adjusting. Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1) uick reference To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or to using the VCR To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel To play a tape 3 oi 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.) 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY. If there's no picture on your TV, press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the display window. 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY. If there's no picture on your TV, press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the display window. To record To record a program 1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK. 2 Set the date, time, and tape speed. 3 Press EXECUTE. 4 Insert a tape. 5 Press POWER to mrn off the VCR. To watch TV 1 Turn off the VCR, or pn?ss the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch. 1 Turn a program on the cable 2 Set the cable channel record. you box want box. to the Set the date, time, speed. 5 Press EXECUTE. 6 7 and tape 2 Set the date, time, and tape speed. 3 Press EXECUTE. 4 Insert a tape. 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR. To watch TV 1 Turn offyour VCR, or press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch. a program 1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK. Insert a tape. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. Leave the cable box on. To watch • Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3 or 4). 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY. To record to 3 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK. 4 1 If you madeA/V connections, set the TV to video input. If you didn't use A/V hookup: • Turn on the cable box. • Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4. TV 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Select the channel with your cable box (if you have one) or with your TV_ 2, If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1 11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Sony Corporation SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) Printed in Malaysia 3-856-995-11 (1) SONYSLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1)