Sony SLV-662HF User Manual

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SONY.

3-865-038-12 (1)

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner's record

rhe model and serial numbers are located at the rear r)f the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

VMS

SLV-662HF SLV-679HF SLV-679HF PX

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

CAtfTKJN TO REOOCC TM{ BiSK Of ELECTRIC SHOCK.

00 NOT REWlOVE COVER (OR KACK)

NO LWER-SCRVICEAaLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVIONO TO QUMJFlEO tERVK« PERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

The power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

CAUTION (SLV-662HF/679HF)

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet urdess the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Precautions

Safety

• For SLV-662HF/679HF, operate the unit

only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-679HF PX, operate the unit on 110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug

the unit and have it checked by qualified persormel before operating it any further.

• mis unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull It out by the plug, never by the cord.

• (SLV-662HF/679HF) 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

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a honzontal position only.

• keep the unit and cassettes away from eq^uipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought airectly from 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 unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before

operating the unit.

Information

For customers in the USA CAUTION

You are 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 found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Kules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 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 interference will not occur 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 correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment ana receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /

TV technician for help.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of sudi 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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Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

5 7

Step 3: Hookups Selecting a language

Setting the clock

26 34

Presetting charmels

Setting up the VCR Plus+* system

Basic Operations

Playing a tape Recording TV programs

Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+ system Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various

speeds

Setting the recording duration time

Checking/changing/ canceling timer settings

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Adjusting the picture

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

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

Additional Information

68 General setup information

70 Troubleshooting 72 Specifications 73 Index to parts and controls 78 Index

back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Introduction j 3

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Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander

Size AA (R6) batteries

Audio/ video cable (3-phono to 3phono)

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

If the plug supplied with your VCR does not fit your power outlet, attach the supplied

adaptor to the plug.

Checking your model name

4 Getting Started

The instructions in this manual are for fhe 3 models: SLV-662HF, 679HF and 679HF PX. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-662HF is fhe model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-679HF only."

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step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by

matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

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 [ video] and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV [tv] and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Set [TV/[VIDEb: to

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Remote sensor

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step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number.

1 Set [Tv]/1 VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to |TV|. 2 Hold down l/(i), and enter your TV's code number(s) using the number

buttons. Then release l/(l).

Now you can use the l/(i), 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

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer

Sony Akai AOC Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curis-Mathes 12 Daytron Emerson

Fisher 11 Philips General Electric 06,10 Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penny 04, 12

Code number

01 04 KMC 04

12 03, 04, 14 Philco

03, 04, 17 02,03 Quasar 06, 18

Notes

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• If you enfer a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you leplace the batteries of fhe remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV's menu may appear on the TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.

Manufacturer Code

JVC

Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MG A / Mitsubishi 04,12, 13,17 Sears 07, 10,11 NEC Panasonic 06, 19 Sylvania 08,12

Pioneer 16 Wards 03, 04, 12 Portland 03

Radio Shack 05, 14

number

09 RCA 04, 10 03 Sampo

04, 12 Sharp 03, 05, 18

03,04 Teknika 03, 08, 14 08 Toshiba

Manufacturer

Sanyo 11

Scott 12

Yorx 12 Zenith 15

I /

1 VIDEO

to IVIDEOl.

Code number

Cpttinn Started

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step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR.

If you have

TV that has audio/video input

Antenna only, no cable TV Cable box with many scrambled

channels No cable box or cable box with only a

few scrambled channels Cable box with only a few scrambled

channels, using an A/B switch

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 provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.

After 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 off the power to all equipment.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until 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.

Use Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12 Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 16

Hookup 3

Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 24

Refer to Pages 8 and 9

Pages 17 to 19

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Audio/video (AA/) hookup Pages 8 and 9

If your TV hasaudio / video (A / V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. 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're finished setting up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on this page. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these cormections first, and then go to the following pages for anterma or cable hookups.

□ Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR

AU040 VIDEO

LINE-UN000

UNE OUT(j

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Audio/video cable (supplied)

□ Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks

VCR

Video cable (not supplied)

Note

To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiver

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AN hookup: VCR setup

After you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR.

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

Set AUTO ANT SELEa

to OFF and press OK.

Caution

Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable 'TV),

Q 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 VHP and UHF antennas

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

@ A

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

m Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2-13 only)

VCR

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

-----

@ A

VHF

—^ B For connector types

VHF

Pages 10 to 12

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

Match the type of connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

B and C, no UHF

connection is required.

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UHF

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), 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 antermas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 69.

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Hookup 1:

VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever , channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 68. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 25.

0 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

• When the date setting menu appears, set the date and time, then press OK. For details, see page 27.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL selection menu appears, select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 30.

0 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 35.

1 3 №

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

1 1

_ _ _ _ _ _

(easy set up

FRANÇAIS

O The AUTO PRESET starts.

-M

CANCEL : IEASV~^T UF^

LiiAs:

Normal display

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1:

The VCR Plus-f system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 40.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels

that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 41.

O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

channel you use on your TV.

O Press OK.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 26.

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Hookup 2

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 charmel on the cable box

What you can't do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Pages 13 to 16

VCR

<ra-t©'

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

loo

UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 68. If you made A / V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 25.

O The CLOCK SET menu appears.

• When the date setting menu appears, set the date and time, then press OK. For details, see page 27.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL selection menu appears, select MANUAL and press OK. Tlien set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 27.

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O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLEtoANTandpressOK. For details, see page 35.

pqrrgRWyT'CXBCF-

SELECT : t 1 NEXT :PS.-- CANCEL : EASY SET UPl

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O The AUTO PRESET starts.

[11

PLEASE WAIT •

Normal display

Hookup 2:

The VCR Plus+ system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 40.

2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output

channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 41.

O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

0 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

box output channel.

O Press OK.

IW)

1 1 e j SETTINGS 1 1

[S]

SELECT :Ц_ SET .p QUIT :Sj

SELECT. SET QUIT :1

SETTVCH LIST QUIT

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

TIMER SET/CHECK I

ADVANCED OPTIONS I

SET VCR Plusf CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

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I 25 - !

0 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal:

1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.

2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set

feature.

3 Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for

Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 26.

Note

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

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Hookup 3

Pages 17 to 19

No cable box, or 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

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can't do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Connect this cable — directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box.

VCR

Cable box

-»©

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

I A Match the type

VHF

- — I©

UHF

VHF

UHF

of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector

types B and C,

no UHF

connection is

required.

continued

Getting Started | 1 7

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3:

VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 68. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 25.

• When the date setting menu appears, set the date and time, then press OK. For details, see page 27.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL selection menu appears, select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 30.

SELECT :[rn NEXT :BI0

_____

CANCEL :EASY SETUP!

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Normal display

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Hookup 3:

The VCR Plus+ system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 40.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels

that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 41.

O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

SELECT SET OUIT :5

O Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

SELECT ! SET .(!

QUIT 0

O Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

SETTVCH LIST QUIT

O Press OK,

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

SET VCR Plus> CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/579HF PX only)

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off ihe VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 26.

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 4

Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Recommended 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 by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)

• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to B)

What you can't do

• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is set to B)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

I A Match the type

VHF B, or C.

—m

UHF

VHF

VCR

Pages 20 to 24

of connector on your TV: A,

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

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UHF

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Hookup 4:

2 Set the A/B switch to ".A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whidiever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 68. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 25.

O The CLOCK SET menu appears.

• When the date setting menu appears, set the date and time, then press OK. For details, see page 27.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL selection ntenu appears, select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 30.

SELECT NEXT

(qkI .

CANCEL Ieâsy SC'up

L lEASY

^ FRANÇAIS

0 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 35.

: e I

¡AÑTgÑNA -"ÇÀBlE"

SELECT ;• , NEXT IÓ h.. CANCEL EASY SET UP

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

O The AUTO PRESET starts.

4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see

page 36.

O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

Normal display

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE DRETUHN

SELECT;! SET : i QUIT :|i

7? Gettino Started

O Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.

Cable box output channel

|j^ TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA/CABLE [~£able1 AUTO PRESET

SET

_____________ AFT FINE TUNING ^RETURN

SELECT iim SET , QUIT :lMENUl

CH 'sH

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Hookup 4:

The VCR Plus+ system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 40.

2 To set the program guide channels for unscrambled channels, if the

channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 41.

O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

0 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

channel you use on your TV.

Program guide channel

O Press OK.

Your actual TV channel

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all the

scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 41.

O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

O Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

O Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

O Press OK.

SELECT SET QUIT

SET VCR Plus> CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

SETTVCH LIST QUIT

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

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O Press MENU to exit the menu.

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if fhe charmels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 26

Note

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to "A."

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Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language.

Press MENU, then press ♦ / ♦ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2.

SELECT. SET QUIT .[

Æ MENU

Press to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK.

SELECT fm SET qkI

QUIT IMENJJ)

Press t / ■♦■ to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

I ENGL1%I ! ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

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Setting the clock

Set the time and date to use the timer feature for recording programs.

SLV-679HF/679HF PX only

You can sef the clock automatically (page 29).

Using Manual Clock Set

Set the time and date manually.

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/VIDEO to display the

VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.

Press MENU, then press ♦ / ♦ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2.

SELECT :[ SET :( QUIT :y

f/4/4-/-

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Press ♦/♦to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.

SLV-662HF: The date setting menu appears. Go to

step 4.

SLV-679HF/679HF PX:

The AUTO/MANUAL selection menu appears. Press ♦/♦to highlight MANUAL, then press OK.

Press ♦/♦to set the month.

Press ^ to highlight the day and press

♦ /♦to set the day.

The day of the week is set automatically.

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Setting the clock (continued)

Tip

If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

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Using the Auto Clock Set feature (SLV-679HF/679HF px

only)

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. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 26).

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/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that a charmel number appears in the VCR's display window.

Press MENU, then press T / ♦ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure. skip steps 1 and 2.

SEY VCR Plus+ CHANNELS LANGUAGE

Z)flETUflN

SELECT rUj SET OW QUIT [MENU'

t/f

Press ♦ / ♦ to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.

continued

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Setting the dock (continued)

Press /-^ to highlight AUTO, then press

OK. '

Press ♦ / ♦ to highlight FULL AUTO, then

press OK.

To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that

carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature (page 31).

MiTcH

TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING

SELECT . SET QUIT :[

SELECT:[ SET :i QUIT :|i

-I YES

№

30 Getting Started

Tip

• If you v,'ant to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don't receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually.

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.

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If the clock is not activated

(SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

Number buttons

Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature."

The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is

displayed.

run WlTfr^

CLOCt; SET (

SELECT n 4 SET IQJ: QUIT Si

continued

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Setting the clock (continued)

Press ♦ / 4' to highlight NO for FULL AUTO-and press OK.

Press to highlight the item you want to set and press OK. Then press 4/4 to make the setting and press OK.

• For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to " VCR automatically search for a channel

that carries a time signal.

’© '© ’©

Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal.

Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station.

• For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area, or

select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone. Tlie options are: AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN <-► PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII AUTO

-----

" to have the

TIME ZONE “5ITrn~ DAYLIGHT SAVING AOTO '

SELECT SET QUIT

DAYLIGHT SAVING ^RETURN

USE SET QUIT

SELECT SET QUIT

32 ! Getting Started

> For DAYLIGHT SAVING

Select ON or OFF (standard time), or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time.

SELECT :[ SET :t QUIT .6

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MENU _ . ... . ,

rress MtNU to exit the menu.

To activate the Auto Oock Set function, turn off the VCR.

Tip

If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

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Presetting channels

This VCR is capable of receiving VHP 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.

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR charmel

(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the

VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Press MENU, then press ♦ / 4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2.

CLOCK SET 1-M4GUAGE rDRETURN

SELECT: SET :E QUIT :i

34 Getting Started

Press ♦/1- to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.

AffTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET,

AFT FINE TUNING r>RETURN

SELECT T SET :C QUIT .0

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Press ■^/4’ to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then p ress OK.

• To preset cable TV channels:

Press ♦/♦to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE, then press OK.

iWr£NNA/CASLg '

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

. 'RETURN

SELECT

SET QUIT .1

• To preset VHP and UHF channels:

Press ♦/♦ to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT, then press OK.

Press ♦/♦to highlight AUTO PRESET, then press OK.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the

lANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT

FINE TUNING 7ARETURN

SELECT SET QUIT :lMFNl]]

ANTENNA/CABLE

lAUTQ PRESET

MANUAL SET

AFT

FINE TUNING TTIRETURN

•'please wait'-

TUNER PRESET

rCÂrL~E1

rg-i

lowest numbered charmel is displayed on the TV screen.

Tips

When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY.

1 ANT

CH 1 1

Channel number

Remaining tape length, and time counter

No display

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK,

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Presetting channels (continued)

Presetting/disabling channels manuajly

■® ■© ’©

CD QD O

MENU Press MENU, then press ♦ / ♦ to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

SELECT :f SET :

OUrr :[

Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/-

36 ' Getting Started

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Press f/i to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.

ArriENNA / CABLE ALTO PRESET

FINE TUNING

Z:«ETURN

SELECT CH] SET ^

QUIT ImfnuI

rCABLEI

’© '® '® ‘® ‘® ’© ’® '® '®

O MENU.

Tip

• To preset a channel:

Channel to be preset

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press OK. 3 Press to set MANUAL SET to

ADD, then press OK.

• To disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/- to select the channel

number.

2 Press OK. 3 Press't'/ ♦ to set MANUAL SET to

ERASE, then press OK.

Channel to be disabled

_____________

||B| TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET W^UAL btl FINE TUNING

DRETURN

SELECT .QJJ SET ^ QUIT [mENUJ

Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press

If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

CH 5

rCASin

continued

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Presetting channels (continued)

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in charmels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function.

Number buttons, ENTER

Gettina Started

Press MENU, then press f' / ^ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

Set vfch Channels

clcx:k set

LANGUAGE ZDRETURN

SELECT SET QUIT

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Press t/4' to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.

'© Press the number buttons to select the

"® (I) "® channel you want to fine-tune, then press

‘® ‘® ®

ENTER.

® 'o

Press ♦/♦to highlight FINE TUNING, then press OK.

The fine tuning meter appears.

Press to adjust to a clearer picture, then press OK.

Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

SELECT :f SET :i QUIT :0

[è]

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

SELECT: SET : QUIT :|j

Selected channel

mQ—

Tips

• To select the channel in step 3 above, you Ccan also use the CH + /- buttons. In this case, you don't need to press ENTER.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK,

Note

• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

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Setting up the VCR Plus+ system

How the VCR Plus+ system works

Whenever you want to_ record a TV program, all you need to do is look up

the "PlusCode" number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show. It's that simple.

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program) with the guide

charmel (the number that's assigned to

that channel in your program guide).

To find the guide channel numbers, look at the "Channel Line-up Chart" in the

program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It usually

looks like the example to the right. 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 on channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure.

Example of "PlusCode"

(Q MOVIE — Musical (2hrs.) Ì330441 B SPORT - Golf (Ihr. 25min.) 42060 Ena—WS 9974

DBD drama—Comedy (2hrs.) 17390

B SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(Ihr, 15min.) 73457

Example of "Channel Line-up Chart"

CABLE

CABLE TV

20 21 22 The Disney ChanneN^ 25 34 35

27 29 30 lililtli-M u^t^Television

Lilj

38 39 Sports Channel America 70 45 Showtime 41 17 44 iliUH The Movie Channel 49 50

American Movie Classics

QiD Bravo (program grid only)

Cable News Netw9^ 42 C-SPAN f/

The Discoveci^^H^nfi^

(S3 ESPN /7); -

The F^mi^^'C^uinel 47

5 lil:W Home

Cl3tiicij^k>deon

TBS SuperStation 43

The Nashville Network Turner Network Television

nWil USA Network

PlusCode (

VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH

Channel 59

35 54

28 53 37 34

33 46 45 48 38

58 49 52

44 ^

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Press MENU, then press ♦/4’ to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

[TUNER PRESET

______________ SET VCR RusV CHANNELS CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

3RETURN

SELECT SET QUIT

continued

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Setting up the VCR Plus* system (continued)

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©'CD

4 © -(2) ©

Press ♦ / ♦ to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, then press OK.

Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER,

If you made Hookup 1 or 3; Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) and press ENTER.

' If you made Hookup 2: Enter the cable

box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4) and press ENTER.

' If you made Hookup 4: Enter the actual

number on your TV (and VCR) for an unscrambled channel and press ENTER.

For a scrambled channel, enter the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER.

SET GUIDE CH LIST QUIT

SETTVCH LIST QUIT

SETTVCH

LIST

QUn

GUIDE CH TV CH

GUIDE CH

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GUIDE CH TV CH

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Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each channel number that does not match.

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When you have set all channels, press OK to confirm your channel settings.

To return to the previous page, press -4“. To go to the next page, firess

PAGE li_d

QUIT Imenu,

After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

GUIDE TV GUIDE TV

2-73 66-46

1 7 - 5 71-63

25 - 58 74 - 123 39 - 68 82 - 100

43-7 85-96 48 - 12 86 - 52 52 - 55 91 - 30

59 - 36 93 - 87

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

± EJECT

CLEAR DISPLAY

II PAUSE

SMART CUE

O PLAY ► ► ©FF

■ STOP

44 Basic Operations

« & REW

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

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Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Press O PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play ■ STOP Pause play II PAUSE Resume play after pause II PAUSE or [> PLAY Fast-forward the tape ► ► © FF during stop Rewind the tape e REW during stop Eject the tape

± EJECT

To skip playback

You can skip a portion of playback you don't want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.

1 Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. The

VCR starts searching.

2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch.

The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback.

If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR

will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE.

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Playing a tape (continued)

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to "0:00:00." Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

I II II I - I in

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.

• While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use 1> PLAY, II PAUSE, ►► © FF, e REW, or ■ STOP buttons.

• The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

LI ■ LI IJ ■ LI LI

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Recording TV programs

TVA/IDEO

COUNTER/ REMAIN

DISPLAY

Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/INPUT

SELECT

• REC SP/EP

I STOP

■o

O'.

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.

continued

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Recording TV programs (continued)

INPUT

SELECT

Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window.

•CH Press CH +/- to select the channel you want to record.

5 SP/EP

Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

6 »FI Press • REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator -

VIDEO APC

EP III 1

EP III II

III II

1 n '1

VIDEO APC

1 n 1 r

VIDEO APC

1 n 1 r

VIDEO APC

n ■ n n ■ I n

LI ■ LI LI ■ I LI

To stop recording

Press ■ STOP.

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To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear on the TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER / REMAIN, the time counter and remaining tape length with the Q) indicator appear alternately in the display window.

I ‘ « ' f 561

I ¿.MiSSt — Time counter

. Remaining tape length

To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 65.)

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display

window.

2 If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV

input; if not, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Tips

• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.

• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the

information won't be recorded on the tape.

• If you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.

• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY,

Safety tab

■D

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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ 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 at a time.

Before you start...

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

CD O CI3

'CD ct) &

(D ®

■0 0 0

0 0 0

0 'q

1/(1)

CLEAR

VCR Plus+

Number

buttons,

ENTER

SP/EP

1 Press VCR Plus+.

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2 (T) @ @ Press the number buttons to enter the

'(?) (5) ’(?) PlusCode number.

® ® ®

CLEAR

sp / EP Press SP / EP to select the tape speed, SP or

CLEAR

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

EP.

Press ♦/♦to highlight ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER:

To record

Only once ONCE Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY

Select

The date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

CONFIRM Û CANCEL .U QUIT t

CONFIRM p CANCEL .p QUIT P

USE [in (

RECORDING TIME

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6 -

To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.

Press l/C!) to turn off the VCR, The © indicator appears in the display window and the VCR

stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To Stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press ■ STOP.

continued

Basic Operations 5t

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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (continued)

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press l/C!). The ® indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press l/(!) 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:

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV program.

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

While the VCR turns on, hold down l/Cl) POWER on the VCR until the o-n indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the o-" indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/(1) POWER on the VCR until the °-n indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press ■ STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Tips

• To cancel the VCR Plus+ system recording, press VCR PIus+ before pressing ENTER in step 4 above.

• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaiiting tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP

mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 65).

Notes

• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:

- the PlusCode number is incorrect.

-ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You carmot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

• The VCR will be unlocked when:

- you stop timer recording by pressing ■ STOP

-you insert a tape

- the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

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Setting the timer manually

If the VCR Plus+ 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.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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CD O O

'O Q CO

'© ■©

■I/*

Number buttons

CH +/-

0) O

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Q) A

Press MENU, then press ♦ / 4 to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.

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SELECT .fill ,

SET ^1 CANCEL: clear] QUIT ImenuI

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Setting the timer manuaily (continued)

Press ♦/♦to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.

Set the date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed:

1 Press ♦ / ♦ to set each item.

2 Press to highlight and set each item

in turn.

To correct a setting, press ^ to return to that setting and reset.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press ^ while the date is highlighting. For details, see "Daily/

INPUT

SELECT

weekly recording" below. To record from a source cormected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press

INPUT SELECT to display "LI" in the "CH" position.

Press OK to confirm the setting. To enter another setting, highlight the next line and repeat step 1

r>RETUJ

seiecT

SET QUIT

iflHil ISP

i: : E ::

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press ■ STOP.

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Press I/O to turn off the VCR. The © indicator appears in the display window and the VCR

stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

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Daily/weekly recording

In step 3 above, press to select the recording pattern. Each time you press

the indication changes as shown below. Press ♦ to change the indication

in reverse order.

the current date -► SU-SA -► MO-SA -► MO-FR -► EVERY SA -► EVERY MO —► EVERY SU —► 1 month later —» (dates count down) —► the current date

............

-►

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press l/(!). The © indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press 1/(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:

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV program.

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

While the VCR turns on, hold down l/Cl) POWER on the VCR until the °-n

indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the o-n indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/(1) POWER on the VCR until the o-n indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press ■ STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Tips

• To set the channel, you can also use the CH +/- or number buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.

• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 65).

• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the timer, press ^ to highlight RETURN, then press OK.

The display returns to the MENU screen. If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before the timer recording

starts.

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching

at various speeds

[> PLAY

Playback options

View the picture during fastforward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play at twice the normal

speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame

Rewind and start play During stop, press O PLAY on the VCR while holding down

Operation

During fast-forward, hold down ►► @ FF. During rewind, hold down M M @ REW.

• During playback, press ►► @ FF or M M @ REW on the remote commander.

• During playback, hold down ►► @ FF or M M @ REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback, press x2.

During playback or pause, press !► SLOW. During pause, press ►► © FF or M M @ REW on the remote

commander. Hold down the button to plav one frame each second.

@ REW on the VCR.

x2 !► SLOW

e FF

I © REW

To resume normal playback

Press O PLAY.

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Tip

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- buttons it: “Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

-The picture shakes while pausing.

To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/-) at the same time.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations,

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but

the picture quality cannot be guaranteed,

• The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.

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Setting the recording duration time

After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

1 While recording, press 9 REC.

Press • REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

-0:30-*-1:00 -------►5:30-*-6:00-*-Normal recording-j—»-0:3

1 1 -'ll 1

VIDEO APC

EP / / . Ill

• REC

To extend the duration

Press

To cancel the duration

Press to normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press ■ STOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration.

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The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

REC repeatedly to set a new duration.

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Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settings

Before you start...

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

I/O

CLEAR

1 Press 1/(1) to turn on the VCR.

2 Press MENU, then press ♦ / ■>■ to highlight TIMER SET/ CHECK and

press OK.

• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.

• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

continued

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Checking/changingicanceNng timer settings (continued)

Press ♦/♦to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel.

• To change the setting, press OK and press

I e I

DATt4mSTART STOP

EVERY SU «:30AU 7:00W 42 EP

to highlight the item you want to

change, then press ♦ / to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

ZDRETUfll SELECT SET E QUIT lui

4 Press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1 Program 2

Will be cut off

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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. For details, see page 64.

Recording bilingual programs

Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. 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 64.

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being recorded will not change.)

To listen to

Stereo STEREO Left channel Right channel R Monaural sound on the normal

audio track

On-screen display

No indicator

Display window

STEREO

No indicator

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)

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.

Monaural sound

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

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.

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the 0 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 TRACKING +/ - to display the tracking

meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the g indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

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 in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 64.

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 until the tape is ejected.

Notes

• Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in LP

mode on other VCRs.

• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from

the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function.

• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. To 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 (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press II PAUSE to start recording immediately.

If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC funchon, first set the

VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press II PAUSE to start recording.

Tracking meter

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Changing menu options

1 Press MENU, then select ADVANCED

OPTIONS and press OK.

2 Press ♦ / 4^ to highlight the option to change, then press OK. 3 Press ♦ / 4 to change the setting, then press OK.

To adjust the sharpness, press and press OK.

4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option

AUTO ANT SELECT

AUTO STEREO

TUNER AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal

APC • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

Set this option to

• ON if your TV is connected only to VHP / UHF OUT on

the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).

• OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.

• ON to receive stereo programs.

• OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.

audio tracks.

• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on

both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off APC.

TUNER AUDO APC TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED SHARPNESS ;:>RETURN

SELECT SET QUIT

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Menu option

TAPE SELECT

AUTO TAPE SPEED

SHARPNESS

Set this option to

• AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter

than a T-140 length tape.

• 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.

For details, see page 49.

• ON to change the timer recording tape speed

automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set TAPE SELECT correctly,

• OFF to keep the tape speed.

L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.

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Editing with another VCR

How to hook up to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder) TV

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L

jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).

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Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT to display "LI" in the display window,

• Press SP / EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

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 pause.

Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press II PAUSE.

Press # REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.

To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the ■ STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press II PAUSE on this VCR when an

unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press II PAUSE again to resume recording.

Note

• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won't start recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press # REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press II PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press II PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.

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• REC II PAUSE

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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.

l/cl) POWER CHANNEL+/-

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

2 Press 1/(1) POWER to turn on the VCR. 3 Press TV / VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO 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 you selected in step 1

(channel 3 or 4). The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the

charmels change when you press CHANNEL +/-, you have made the correct setting.

Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

^ -a]

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

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Attaching the external antenna connector

when using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHP / UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. 3 Retighten the screws.

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-32 Antenna

connector (not supplied)

Attaching a UHFA/HF band mixer

when using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHP / UPIP antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF / VHP band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. 3 Retighten the screws.

4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial ■ cable

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Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Symptom

The I/O switch does not function.

The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.

^ The clock has stopped and ^ —'' lights in the display

window.

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear.

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

The picture has no sound. The tape is defective.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold

down I/O POWER on the VCR until the o-n indicator disappears.

Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.

The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and the timer).

Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING + /- buttons.

The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid-type cleaning cassette other than Sony's, as it may damage the video heads. The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.

Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture

initial

contamination

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black & white screen appears)

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Symptom

A TV program does not appear on the TV screen.

■O

TV reception is poor.

The tape starts playing as soon

0»

as it is inserted. The tape ejects when you press

• REC Nothing happens when you

press # REC. The timer does not operate.

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does not function.

^ The tracking meter does not

Q appear on the screen.

You cannot control other TVs.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

Remedy

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select "LI" when recording from other equipment.

Adjust the TV antenna. The safety tab has been removed. To record on this

tape, cover the tab hole. Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

Make sure the tape is not at its end.

Check that the clock is set. Make sure a tape has been inserted. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Make sure the tape is not at its end. Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time. Check that the cable box is turned on. The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.

Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.

• Make sure the |TV | / IVIDEO j switch is set correctly. The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted. Set your TV's code number. The code number may

change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

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Specifications

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

rape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 V« inches/s) EP: 11,n mm/s (^/i& inches/s) LP; 16.67 mm/s (" /i6 inches/s),

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs, in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx, 3 min, (with T-120 tape)

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHP 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm anterma terminal for VHF/ UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE-I IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2) Input level; 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kiiohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load imf>edance: 47 kiiohms Output impedance; less than lU kiiohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs per month (max.)

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration; up to 1 hour at a time

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-662HF/679HF) 110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (SLV-679HF

PX)

Power consumption

24 W (SLV-662HF/679HF) 19 W (SLV-679HF PX)

Operating temperature

5X to 40“C (4rF tol04T)

Storage temperature

-20°C to 60‘’C (-^“F to 140‘’F)

Dimensions

Approx. 355 X 96 X 285 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 14 X 3 '/s X 11 '/* inches) including

projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1) Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-679HF PX only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Energy star is a U.S, registered mark. As an Energy Star Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the

Energy star guidelines for energ)' efficiency. (SLV-662HF/679HF only)

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Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

CPi3 [Q

n 1

’ ?

m l/Cl) POWER switch/indicator (51)

Tape compartment in -4^ @ REW (rewind) button (45, 56) g] t> PLAY button (45,56) n ►► & FF (fast-forward) button

(45, 56) [S ■ STOP button (45, 67)

. —

c 1C

3 ^

[7] II PAUSE button (45, 67)

[8] # REC (record) button (48, 58, 67) n Remote sensor (5) ¡g EASYSETUPbutton(n, 14, 18, 21) 53] CHANNEL/TRACKING+/-

buttons (48, 63)

; EJECT button (45)

continued

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

m m

STEREQI I lYiDEa lAPgJ

SAPILPSP

fee

^,11.1111.1111

ml O ■ LI LI • LI O

ITI

Timer indicator (51, 54)

|21 SAP (Second Audio Program)

indicator (61) ® STEREO indicator (61) IT Tape speed indicator (48) I® VIDEO indicator (49, 68) l6l APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator (63)

ItI child Lock indicator (52)

Is] Tracking indicator (63) [9] Time counter / clock / line / channel

indicator (46, 48, 67)

ITOl Remaining time indicator (49)

Tape / recording indicator (48)

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Rear panel

m AC power cord (7) [2] LINE-1 IN AUDIO R / L / VIDEO

jacks (66)

[3] VHF/UHF IN connector (10,13,17,

20)

g] VHF/UHF OUT connector (10, 13,

17, 20) RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch

(68)

[g LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks(8)

continued

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

[U [T^/ I video] switch (5) [2] it EJECT button (45) [3] TV/VIDEObutton(6,49) g] DISPLAY button (49) m CLEAR button (46, 51, 60) [6] INPUT SELECT button (48, 49, 67)

\7] # REC (record) button (48, 58)

[8] SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended

Play) button (48) lU MENU button (25, 53, 59) HqI II PAUSE/♦ button (25, 45)

■ STOP/1-button (25, 45) @ REW (rewind)/■♦" button

(45, 56) ►► ® FF (fast-forward)/•♦ button (45, 56) O PLAY/OK button (25,45)

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0 l/C!) (power) switch (6, 51) SI COUNTER / REMAIN button (49)

51 AUDIO MONITOR button (61)

M VCR Plus+button (50)

[iSl Number buttons (51) 01 ENTER button (51)

071 CH (channel)+/-buttons (6, 48) 01 VOL (volume) + / - buttons (6) 01 !► SLOW button (56)

H x2 button (56)

M SMART CUE button (45)

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Index

A. B

Adjusting

picture 63

tracking' 63 Advanced option 64 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 38 Antenna hookup 10 APC (Adaptive Picture

Control) 63 Audio track 62 Audio/video (A/V)

hookup 8 Auto Clock Set 29 Auto Tape Speed 65

Cable hookup 7 Channel line-up chart 40 Child Lock 52 Cleaning the video heads 70 Clock setting 26 Connecting

cable TV 7 external antenna

connector 69 UHF/VHF band

mixer 69

Counter 46

Disabling channels 36 Dubbing Se e Editing

E, F, G

Easy Set Up 11, 14, 18, 21 Editing 66 EP mode 48

H, I, J, K

Hi-fi audio track 62

Language selecting 25 Locking the VCR 52 LP mode 49

Monaural 61 Monitoring audio during

playback 61

N, O

Normal audio track 62

P. Q

Picture adjustment Se e Adjusting

Playback 44

at various speeds 56 frame-by-frame 56 selecting the sound 61 skip 45

slow motion 56

Presetting channels 34

Recording 47

bilingual programs 61 SAP broadcasts 61 saving 49 stereo broadcasts 61 timer setting 53 using VCR Plus-i' 50 while watching another

program 49

RF channel 68

Safety tab 49 SAP (Second Audio

Program) 61 Searching at various

speeds 56 SP mode 48 Stereo 61

T, u

Timer setting 53

canceling 59 changing 59 checking 59 daily/weekly

recording 55 using VCR Plus-t- 50

Tracking adjustment S e e

Adjusting

Tuner presetting 34

V. W. X, Y. Z

VCR Plus+

channel setup 40 recording 50

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uick reference to using the VCR

Hookup 1

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

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/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator comes on in the

display window.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

2 Enter the PlusCode

number.

3 SelectONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press ENTER.

4 Insert a tape.

5 Press l/(!) to turn off the

VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or press

the VCR's TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Set the TV to the channel

you want to watch.

Hookup 2

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if you

made A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and press

O PLAY.

To record a program

Turn on the cable box. Set the cable box to the

channel you want to record.

Press VCR Plus+ on the renvote commander.

Enter the PlusCode number.

Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER.

Insert a tape. Press 1/Ci) to turn off the

VCR. Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR's TV / VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Turn on your cable box.

3 Set the TV to the cable box

output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).

4 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to watch.

Hookup 3

To play a tape

1 If you made A/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.

• 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 a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

2 Enter the PlusCode

number.

3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press ENTER.

4 Insert a tape.

5 Press l/C!) to turn off the

VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR's TV / VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Select the channel v/ith

your cable box (if you have one) or with your TV.

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Sony SLV-662HF User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Owner's record

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION (SLV-662HF/679HF)

Precautions

installing

Information

NOTE:

Table of contents

back cover

uemng biariea

Step 1

Unpacking

Checking your model name

step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Using the remote commander

Notes

Set [TV/[VIDEb: to

continued

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Notes

step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

Before you get started

continued

□ Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

Caution

continued

Hookup 1

Q Use this hookup if you're using:

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

continued

The VCR Plus-f system channel setup

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

Cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Hookup 2: VCR setup

Normal display

The VCR Plus+ system channel setup

continued

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

Note

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Hookup 3:

VCR setup

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/579HF PX only)

Hookup 4

Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Pages 20 to 24

continued

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

continued

Cable box output channel

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

Note

Selecting a language

Setting the clock

SLV-679HF/679HF PX only

Using Manual Clock Set