Sony SLV-669HF User Manual

3-867-940-11 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner’s record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of 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. _________________________

SLV-669HF

WARNING

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you

• One blade of the plug is wider than the

Introduction

“dangerous voltage” within the

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

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

power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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.

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 horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from 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 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 Rules. 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 and 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 such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

7 Step 3: Hookups 22 Selecting a language 23 Setting the clock 31 Presetting channels

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Basic Operations

37 Playing a tape 40 Recording TV programs 43 Recording TV programs using the

timer

Additional Operations

46 Playing/searching at various

speeds

48 Setting the recording

duration time

49 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings

51 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

53 Adjusting the picture 54 Changing menu options 55 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

57 General setup information 59 Troubleshooting 61 Specifications 62 Index to parts and controls 67 Index back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Introduction

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

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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.

/1

TV / VIDEO

Remote sensor

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To operate Set TV / VIDEO to

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.

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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 / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV . 2 Hold down _/1, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number

buttons. Then release _/1.

Now you can use the _/1, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .

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 Coronado Curis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penny

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 enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the 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.

Code number

01 04 04 12 03 12 12 03, 04, 14 11 06, 10 03, 04, 17 02, 03 04, 12

Manufacturer

JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Quasar Radio Shack

Code number

09 03 03, 08, 12 04, 13 04, 12, 13, 17 04, 12 06, 19 03, 04 08 16 03 06, 18 05, 14

Manufacturer

RCA Sampo Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith

Code number

04, 10 12 11 12 07, 10, 11 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07 03, 04, 12 12 15

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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.

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

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1 Hookup 2

Hookup 3

Hookup 4

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Refer to Pages 8 and 9

Pages 10 to 12 Pages 13 to 15

Pages 16 to 18

Pages 19 to 21

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.

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 8 and 9

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. 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 connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR Stereo receiver

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

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Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

VCR Stereo receiver

AUDIO VIDEO

Video cable (not supplied)

Note

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

VIDEO AUDIO

Audio cable (not supplied)

AUX IN

A/V 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.

TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

SELECT

SET

O K

QUIT

Set AUTO ANT SELECT to OFF and press OK.

ADVANCED OPTIONS

AUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO APC TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED SHARPNESS 3RETURN

SELECT

SET

O K

QUIT

ON OFF

ON AUTO ON L H

For details, see page 54.

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).

A Use this hookup if you’re using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

VCR

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

channels 2–13 only)

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Pages 10 to 12

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

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

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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 antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 58.

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 57. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

1 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 22.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 32.

EASY SET UP

_/1

SET UP LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

SELECT

O K

CANCEL

EASY SET UP

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT

SET

O K

QUIT

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

RF UNIT

CH3

AUTO MANUAL

CH4

ANT CABLE

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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

PLEASE WAIT

SET UP TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

O K

EASY SET UP

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Automatic clock setting

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 Pages 13 to 15

Pages 19 to 21

Hookup 4

Cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Pages 19 to 21

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Wall

VCR

VHF/UHF

Cable box

IN OUT

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

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

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

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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 57. 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.

1 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 22.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

Select MANUAL and press OK. Then set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 26.

EASY SET UP

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

SELECT SET QUIT

_/1

SET UP LANGUAGE

O K

EASY SET UP

SET UP CLOCK SET

O K

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

AUTO MANUAL

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

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3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 32.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT

O K

EASY SET UP

CANCEL

ANT CABLE

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

PLEASE WAIT

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Automatic clock setting

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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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18

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

Wall

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

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type

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

VHF

For connector types B and C,

UHF

no UHF connection is

VHF

required.

UHF

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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 57. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

1 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 22.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 32.

EASY SET UP

_/1

SET UP LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

SELECT

O K

CANCEL

EASY SET UP

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT

O K

SET

QUIT

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO MANUAL

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

ANT CABLE

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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

PLEASE WAIT

SET UP TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

O K

EASY SET UP

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Automatic clock setting

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 4 Pages 19 to 21

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)

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Wall

Splitter

A/B switch

VCR

VHF/UHF

Cable box

IN OUT

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

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

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

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 4: 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 57. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.

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

1 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 22.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 32.

EASY SET UP

_/1

SET UP LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

SELECT

O K

CANCEL

EASY SET UP

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT

SET

O K

QUIT

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO MANUAL

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

ANT CABLE

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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

PLEASE WAIT

SET UP TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

O K

EASY SET UP

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

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

page 33.

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

3RETURN

SELECT

SET

O K

QUIT

3 Enter the cable box output channel.

4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.

Cable box output channel

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET

AFT FINE TUNING

3RETURN

SELECT

SET

O K

QUIT

CH123

CABLE

ADD ERASE

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Automatic clock setting

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, set the A/B switch to “A.”

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