Sony SLV-675HF User Manual

3-856-995-11 (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-675HF
SLV-675HF PX
SLV-676HF

©1996 by Sony Corporation

SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1)

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 “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

accompanying the appliance.

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

• For SLV-675HF/676HF, operate the unit only
on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-675HF PX,
operate the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60
Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

• (SLV-675HF/676HF) One blade of the plug
is wider than the other for the purpose of
safety and will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your Sony
dealer.

• (SLV-675HF/676HF) 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.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.

Introduction

2

sufficient magnitude to

This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature

• 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 one hour
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.

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Table of contents

Getting Started

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

7 Step 3: Hookups
17 Selecting a language
18 Setting the clock
19 Presetting channels

Basic Operations

23 Playing a tape
25 Recording TV programs
28 Recording TV programs using the

timer

40 General setup information
42 Troubleshooting
44 Specifications
45 Index to parts and controls
50 Index
back cover

Additional Operations

31 Playing/searching at various

speeds

32 Recording TV programs using the

quick timer

33 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings

34 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

36 Adjusting the picture
37 Changing menu options
38 Editing with another VCR

Getting Started

Additional Information

Quick reference to using the VCR

Introduction

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3

Getting Started

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

• Plug adaptor (SLV-675HF PX)

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

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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.

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
a Sony TV

Set TV / VTR to

VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Getting Started

Remote sensor

TV / VTR

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.

continued

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

number buttons. Then release POWER.

Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VTR 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 / VTR to VTR .

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

automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.

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 onlya 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

Getting Started

Refer to
Page 8

Pages 9 and 10
Pages 11 and 12

Pages 13 and 14

Pages 15 and 16

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.

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.

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7Getting Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

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

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN
LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (supplied)

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

Page 8

Stereo receiver

TV

IN

VIDEO
AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

Getting Started8

LINE IN
LINE OUT

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

TV

IN

VIDEO
AUDIO

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)

Note

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

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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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
channels 2–13 only)

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

OUT

or

or

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A

VHF

B

UHF

VHF

C

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A

VHF

B

UHF

VHF

C

UHF

Pages 9 and 10

Getting Started

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

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

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

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 41.

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9Getting Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

SET UP

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT
CANCEL::

EXECUTE
EASY SET UP

SET UP

1

CLOCK SET

NEXT
CANCEL::

EXECUTE
EASY SET UP

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AM

SET UP
TUNER PRESET

NEXT
CANCEL:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Hookup 1: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.

For details, see page 40. If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.

2 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP
AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

/

PLEASE WAIT

.

Normal display

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Hookup 2

Hookup 4

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 one channel while watching another channel

Pages 11 and 12

Pages 19 to 21

Pages 19 to 21

Getting Started

Wall

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN

Cable box

IN
OUT

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

or

or

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

A

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

B

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

C

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

SET UP

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT
CANCEL::

EXECUTE
EASY SET UP

SET UP
TUNER PRESET

NEXT
CANCEL:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /

EXECUTE

SET UP

1

CLOCK SET

NEXT
CANCEL::

EXECUTE
EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

AM

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Hookup 2: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.

For details, see page 40. If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.

2 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP
AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

/

PLEASE WAIT

.

Normal display

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Hookup 3

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

Pages 13 and 14

Getting Started

Wall

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

Cable box

IN
OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

or

or

A Match the type

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

VHF

B

For connector
types B and C, no

UHF

UHF connection
is required.

VHF

C

UHF

continued

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13Getting Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

SET UP

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT
CANCEL::

EXECUTE
EASY SET UP

SET UP

1

CLOCK SET

NEXT
CANCEL::

EXECUTE
EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

AM

SET UP
TUNER PRESET

NEXT
CANCEL:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Hookup 3: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.

For details, see page 40. If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.

2 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP
AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

/

PLEASE WAIT

.

Normal display

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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)

Pages 15 and 16

Getting Started

Wall

Splitter

A/B switch

VCR

A

VHF/UHF

Cable box

IN
OUT

B

IN

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

or

or

VHF

UHF

A

VHF

B

UHF

C

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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15Getting Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

SET UP

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT
CANCEL::

EXECUTE
EASY SET UP

SET UP
TUNER PRESET

NEXT
CANCEL:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

TUNER PRESET CH3

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

SET UP

1

CLOCK SET

NEXT
CANCEL::

EXECUTE
EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

AM

Hookup 4: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.

For details, see page 40. If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.

2 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
EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

4 The AUTO PRESET

starts.

SET UP
AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

PLEASE WAIT

/

.

Normal display

Cable box output channel

4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2,

3 or 4). For details, see page 21.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
2 Enter the cable box output channel.
3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.

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