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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5Getting Started

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

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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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11Getting 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

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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Selecting a

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

language

You can change the on-screen display
language.

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456
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• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press COUSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and
press EXECUTE.

•

CURSOR

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.

• EXECUTE

MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR

>/./?//

0

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2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL , or FRANÇAIS,

CURSOR

•

• EXECUTE

then press EXECUTE.

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Setting the clock

CLOCK SET

1 / 1 /1997 WE 12: 00

AM

CLOCK SET

11/1 /1997 SU 12:00

AM

6

CLOCK SET

11/1/1997 SA 12:00

AM

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

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

• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR
indicator in the VCR’s display
window.

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and
press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

• EXECUTE

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.

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456
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MENU
EXECUTE

CURSOR
>/./?//

2 Press CURSOR >/. to set the month.

•

CURSOR

3 Press CURSOR / to flash the day and

•

CURSOR

press CURSOR >/. to set the day.
The day of the week is set automatically.

4 Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.

•

CURSOR

• EXECUTE

5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.

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Presetting

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

channels

This VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69
and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to

125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your
area using automatic presetting. Then, if
there are any unwanted channels,
disable them manually. If you have
decided which channels you wish to

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preset, set them directly using manual
presetting.

Before you start…

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0

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

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

• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display
window.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET
and press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.

MENU
EXECUTE

CURSOR
>/./?//

Getting Started

• EXECUTE

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ANTENNA/CABLE.

CURSOR

•

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Presetting channels (continued)

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH2

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH2

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

PLEASE WAIT

3 • To preset cable TV channels:

•

CURSOR

Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/
CABLE to CABLE.

•

CURSOR

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/

CABLE to ANT.

4 Press CURSOR >/. to select AUTO

•

CURSOR

• EXECUTE

PRESET, then press EXECUTE.
All receivable channels are preset in

numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found,
presetting stops and the picture from the
lowest numbered channel is displayed on
the TV screen.

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Presetting/disabling

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

channels manually

MENU
EXECUTE

CURSOR
>/./?//

Getting Started

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• MENU

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,

then press EXECUTE.

• EXECUTE

2 • To preset a channel:

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• CH

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUAL

SET to ADD.

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

number.

2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUAL

SET to ERASE.

Number
buttons,
ENTER

0

CH +/–

Channel to be preset

Channel to be disabled

• EXECUTE

3 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press

EXECUTE.

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Presetting channels (continued)

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

ANT
ADD

ON

•

•

•

CABLE
ERASE

OFF

If the picture is not clear

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

MENU
EXECUTE

CURSOR
>/./?//

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1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,

then press EXECUTE.

• EXECUTE

2 Press the number buttons to select the

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channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER.

3 Press CURSOR >/. to select FINE

•

CURSOR

TUNING.
The fine tuning meter appears.

Number
buttons,
ENTER

0

Selected channel

4 Press CURSOR ?// to adjust to a

clearer picture, then press EXECUTE.
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

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•

CURSOR

• EXECUTE

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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6 EJECT

COUNTER
RESET
DISPLAY

Basic Operations

P PAUSE
3/# SEARCH

· PLAY
) FF

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.

p STOP
0 REW

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Playing the tape (continued)

3 Press · PLAY.

PLAY

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

Additional tasks

To

Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Search forward
Search backward
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.
The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for the
point afterwards by referring to the counter.

Press

p STOP
P PAUSE
P PAUSE or · PLAY
) FF or # SEARCH during playback
0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback
) FF during stop
0 REW during stop
6 EJECT

MSH

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

• The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.

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

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Recording TV
programs

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DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

TAPE SPEED

CH +/–

Basic Operations

r REC

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

To record from a cable box, turn it on.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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Recording TV programs (continued)

INPUT

3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display

SELECT

window.

VTR

SP

4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.

5 Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

• CH

TAPE

SPEED

VTR

SP

EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP
produces better picture and audio quality.

VTR

EP

6 Press r REC to start recording.

REC

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape
remaining. The remaining time indicator also appears in the display
window.

S

SP

0 : 00 : 22

E

Remaining tape length
Time counter

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

37.)

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To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR 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.

Safety tab

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 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT.

• 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 doesn’t appear during still (pause) mode, search 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.

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Recording TV

TIMER SET / CHECK SU11 / 16

DATE

–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––

START STOP CH
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––

programs using
the timer

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.

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POWER
MENU

EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//

INPUT
SELECT

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/

• MENU

CHECK, then press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

• EXECUTE

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2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel

TIMER SET / CHECK SU11 / 16

DATE

– / –– –: –– – : –– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––

START STOP CH

11

/16 – :–– –:–– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––

SU

SP

•

CURSOR

number and tape speed:
1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item in

turn.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item.
To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to

return to that setting and reset.
To record the same program every day or the same day every week,

press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/
weekly recording” on this page.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN jacks, press
INPUT SELECT to display “L” in the “CH” position.

3 Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.

•

CURSOR

• EXECUTE

4 Press EXECUTE.

• POWER

5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.

The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

Basic Operations

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time
you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below.

the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n ..... n

EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down) n the
current date

Tips

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

• To set the tape speed, you can also use TAPE SPEED.

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Recording TV programs using the timer (continued)

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The
TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby 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)

Hold down POWER
the H indicator appears in the display window. The VCR will not work
except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down POWER
The VCR turns on and the H indicator disappears from the display
window.

on the VCR until the VCR beeps. The VCR turns off and

on the VCR until the VCR beeps.

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching
at various speeds

Playback options

Fast-forward/rewind
View the picture during fast-

forward or rewind
Play at high speed

Play in slow motion

Play frame by frame

Play in reverse
Rewind and start play

& SLOW

'/7
FRAME
</>

3/#SEARCH

· PLAY
) FF

0 REW

Operation

During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.
During fast-forward, keep pressing ) FF. During

rewind, keep pressing 0 REW.
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3

SEARCH. To change direction, press > or <.
During playback or pause, press & SLOW. To change

direction, press > or <.
During pause, press 7 FRAME or ' FRAME. Hold

the button down to play one frame each second.
During playback, press <.
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while

pressing 0 REW on the VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press · PLAY.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– The picture shakes while pausing.

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
– when playing in reverse slow motion
– when playing in reverse.

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Recording TV
programs using
the quick timer

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

1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.

2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

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QUICK TIMER

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

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop the VCR while recording

Press p STOP.

Using the quick timer during stop mode

1 Press QUICK TIMER.
2 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to

record.

3 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration.

The recording starts.

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Checking/

TIMER SET / CHECK SU11 / 16

DATE

– / –– –: –– – : –– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––
– / –– –: –– – : –– ––

START STOP CH
7:00 8:00 6
10

:3011:15 50
1:00 3:00 L
11

:55 1:30 4

11

/17 MO

11

/25 TU
MO SA
EVERYSU

–

AM
PM
PM
AM

AM
PM
PM
PM

SP
EP
EP
SP

2

changing/
canceling timer
settings

Before you start…

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

1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK:

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

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

3 Press CURSOR >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel:

• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?// to flash the item you
want to change, and press CURSOR >/. to reset it. Then, press
CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginning
of the line.

• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.

4 Press EXECUTE.

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

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MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR

>/./?//

TIMER CLEAR

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 37.

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 37.

Selecting the sound while playing

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

Stereo program

To listen to

Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Monaural sound on the normal audio track*

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

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Indicator on the TV screen

STEREO
L
R
No indicator appears

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

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.

Stereo

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

NORMAL TRACKING

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the tracking indicator
distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case,

manually adjust the tracking.
Press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to

display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the

indicator lights up). To resume automatic

tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)

Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and
playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads
and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set
APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in
the display window lit).

APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

flashes in the display window, then goes off),

Tracking meter

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

• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be used on tapes recorded in the LP mode on

other VCRs.

• The APC function doesn’t work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the

SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in the
EP mode with the APC function.

• There is a delay of a few 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 r REC to have the VCR analyze the tape.
After the APC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording
immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the
APC function is canceled.

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Changing menu options

ADVANCED OPTIONS

AUTO STEREO
TUNER AUDIO
APC

ON
MAIN••

OFF
SAP

ON• OFF

SHARPNESS

TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED

LH

AUTO•1

ON• OFF

80

–––

1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED

OPTIONS.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select the option to change, then press CURSOR

?// to change the setting.

3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option

AUTO STEREO

TUNER AUDIO

APC

TAPE SELECT

AUTO TAPE SPEED

SHARPNESS

Set this option to
ON to receive stereo programs. OFF to reduce noise; the

sound changes to monaural.
MAIN to record the main sound, SAP to record the SAP

(Second Audio Program) sound.
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

function and improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC.
AUTO or 180 (when using a T-140, T-180 or longer tape) to

select the tape length and display the remaining time
correctly.

ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically
to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time, OFF to keep the set 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

LINE IN

VMC-810 audio/video cable

: Signal flow

How to hook up to a stereo system

Connect LINE IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).

(not supplied)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Notes

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

• If the other VCR is a monaural type, use a connecting cable such as Sony VMC-

910MS.

• 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.

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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 on the remote
commander to display “L” in the
display window.

• Press TAPE SPEED on the remote
commander to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.

1 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.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.

3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

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 r REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you
start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops
flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC
function is canceled.

P PAUSE

r REC

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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.

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH 3 or CH 4,

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

2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
3 Press TV/VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VTR indicator

in the VCR’s display window.

4 Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the display

window. Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1

(channel 3 or 4).
The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the

channels change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the
correct setting.

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

TV

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

POWER CHANNEL +/–

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Attaching the external
antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable
for VHF/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 UHF/VHF band
mixer

When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable
and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/
UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/
VHF 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 POWER switch does not
function.

Power

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

The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” lights in the display

ClockPlayback

window.
The playback picture does not

appear on the TV screen.
The picture isn’t clear.

The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps and
the H indicator disappears.

• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over an hour.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock
(and 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-25CL video head cleaning
cassette. If this cleaning cassette isn’t available in your
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service charge will be
required). Do not use a commercially available wet­type cleaning cassette, 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.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture

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• Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or

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Symptom

A TV program doesn’t appear
on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon

as it is inserted.
The tape ejects when you press

r REC.

Recording

Nothing happens when you
press r REC.

The timer doesn’t operate.

Timer recordingOthers

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does
not function.

The tracking indicator doesn’t
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.

• 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 isn’t at its end.

• Select the correct source. Select a channel number with
the CH +/– buttons when recording TV programs;
select “L” with the INPUT SELECT button when
recording from other equipment.

• 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 isn’t 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 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 / VTR remote control 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 resets to
01 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

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1
EP: 11.11 mm/s (
LP: 16.67 mm/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)

3

/8 inches/s)

7

/16 inches/s)

11

/16 inches/s),

Tuner section

Channel coverage

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

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

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-675HF/676HF)
110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (SLV-675HF

PX)

Power consumption

24 W (max.)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 102 × 280 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 14 × 4

projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz)

1

/8 × 111/8 inches) including

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-675HF PX)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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

Front panel

1 POWER switch/indicator
2 Tape compartment
3 0 3 REW button (23, 31)
4 · PLAY button (23, 31)
5 ) # FF button (23, 31)
6 r REC button (26, 39)
7 p STOP button (23, 26)

8 P PAUSE button (23, 39)
9 CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–

buttons (26, 31, 36)

0 EASY SET UP button (10, 12, 14, 16)
!¡ Remote sensor (5)
!™ 6 EJECT button (23)

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Display window

TIMER

STEREO

VTR
SAP

SP
EP
LP

1 TIMER indicator (29)
2 REC (recording) indicator
3 VTR indicator (27)
4 H (Child Lock) indicator (30)
5 SAP indicator (34)
6 Remaining time indicator (26)

7

(tracking) indicator (36)

APC

H

8 APC indicator (36)
9 Time counter/clock/line/channel

indicator (24, 26)

0 Tape speed indicator (26)
!¡ Tape indicator
!™ STEREO indicator (34)

AMPM

MS

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Rear panel

1 AC power cord
2 LINE IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks

(38)

3 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (9,

11, 13, 15)

4 RF UNIT switch (40)
5 LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO

jacks (8)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

1 TV / VTR remote control switch

2 6 EJECT button (23)
3 Menu operation buttons (17, 37)

(5)

MENU button
CURSOR >/./?// buttons
EXECUTE button

123
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4 COUNTER RESET button (24)
5 DISPLAY button (26)
6 TIMER CLEAR button (33)
7 QUICK TIMER button (32)
8 INPUT SELECT button (27, 29, 39)
9 TAPE SPEED button (26)
!º r REC button (26, 39)
!¡ & SLOW button (31)
!™ '/7FRAME</> buttons (31)

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!£ POWER switch (29)
!¢ AUDIO MONITOR button (34)
!∞ TV/VTR button (27)
!§ Channel number/ENTER buttons

(21, 22)

!¶ CH +/– buttons (21, 26)
!• VOL +/– buttons
!ª P PAUSE button (23)
@º 3/# SEARCH buttons (23, 31)
@¡ · PLAY button (23, 31)
@™ ) FF button (23, 31)
@£ p STOP button (23, 26)
@¢ 0 REW button (23, 31)

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Index

A, B

Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting

picture 22, 31, 36

tracking 31, 36
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 22
Antenna hookup 9
APC (Adaptive Picture

Control) 36
Audio track 35
Audio/video (A/V)

hookup 8

C

Cable hookup 11
Canceling timer settings 33
Changing timer settings 33
Child Lock 30
Cleaning the video

heads 42
Clock setting 18
Connecting

cable TV 11

external antenna

connector 41

UHF/VHF band

mixer 41
Counter 24

D

Disabling channels 21
Dubbing. See Editing.

E, F, G

Easy Set Up 10, 12, 14, 16
Editing 38
EP mode 26

H, I, J, K

Hi-fi audio track 35

L

Language selecting 17
Locking the VCR 30
LP mode 24, 31

M

Monitoring audio 34

N, O

Normal audio track 35

P

Picture adjustment. See
Adjusting.

Playback 23

at various speeds 31
frame-by-frame 31
slow motion 31

Presetting channels 19

Q

Quick timer 32

R

Recording 25

bilingual programs 34
SAP broadcasts 34
saving 27
stereo broadcasts 34
while watching another

program 27

S

Safety tab 27
SAP (Second Audio

Program) 34
Searching at various

speeds 31
SP mode 26

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Timer recording 28

canceling timer
settings 33

changing timer
settings 33

checking timer
settings 33

daily/weekly
recording 29

overlapping timer
recordings 33

Tracking adjustment. See
Adjusting.

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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/VTR button
until the VTR indicator
comes on in the display
window.

To record a program

1 Press MENU and select

TIMER SET/CHECK.

2 Set the date, time, and tape

speed.

3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or press

the VCR’s TV/VTR button
until the VTR indicator in
the display window goes
off.

2 Set the TV to the channel

you want to watch.

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

PLAY. If there’s no picture
on your TV, press the
VCR’s TV/VTR button
until the VTR indicator
comes on in the display
window.

To record a program

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

channel you want to
record.

3 Press MENU and select

TIMER SET/CHECK.

4 Set the date, time, and tape

speed.

5 Press EXECUTE.
6 Insert a tape.
7 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.
Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR’s TV/VTR
button until the VTR
indicator in the display
window goes off.

2 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 MENU and select

TIMER SET/CHECK.

2 Set the date, time, and tape

speed.

3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR’s TV/VTR
button until the VTR
indicator in the display
window goes off.

2 Select the channel with

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

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center
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