Sony SLV-676HF Owner’s Manual

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3-856-995-11 (1)

Video Cas

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner's record

The rnodel and serial nurnbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these nurnbers in the spaces provided below.

Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

SLV-675HF SLV-6 75HF PX SLV-676HF

@1996 by Sony Corporation

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

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

moisture.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELBCTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous

This symbol is intended to alert

voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

accompanying the appliance.

sufficient magnitude to

the user to the presence of important operating and

This symbol is intended to alert

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

CAUTION

]_ 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/676HE operate the unit only

on i20 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV 675HE PX, operate the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60

Hz.

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

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

dealer.

• (SLV 675HF/676HE) Unplug the unit f/'om the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it fur an extended period of time. _1_ disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to p[_vent internal heat btfildup.

* Do not place the unit on surfaces (rags,

blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation

slots.

. Do not install the unit near heat sources

such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct stmlight, excessive dust,

mechanical vibration or shock.

* Do not install the unit in an inclined

position. It is designed to be operated in a

horizontal position only.

* Keep the unit and cassettes away fi'om

equipment with strong magnets, such as

microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

* Do not place heavy objects on the unit. * If the unit is brought directly fiom a cold to

a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the trait, or when you move it from a cold to

a warm location, wait fur about one hour before operating the unit.

Information

For customers in the USA CAUTION

You aI_ cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and fbund to comply with the limits fur a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p[ovide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio fi_quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interfe[_nce will not occm" in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor[_ct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. * Inci_ase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different fi'om that to which the receive[ is connected.

* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician fur help.

Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and

other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright

laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may req uire

authorization fiom the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

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

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step l: 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

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

Additional Information

40 General setup information 42 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications

45 Index to parts and controls

50 Index

backcover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Introduction 3

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Getting Started

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

• Size AA (R6) batteries • Plug adaptor (SLV-6?5HF PX)

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-

phono)

4 Getting Started

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

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

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 (o) can be used to operate

your Sony TV.

To operate Set FTV]/_ to

the VCR @ and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

a Sony 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 fbr an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage fl'om battery leakage.

* Do not use a new battery with an old one. * Do not use dif*brent types of batteries.

continued

Getting Started 5

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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 _-]/_ at the top of the remote commander to _].

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 (o) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset Ff-V-1/_ to [V-_.

Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time tmtil

you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

number number number

Sony 01 JVC 09 RCA 04,10 Akai 04 KMC 03 Sarnpo 12 AOC 04 Magnavox 03,08,12 Sanyo 11

Centurion 12 Marantz 04,13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA/Mitsnbishi 04,12,13,17 Sears 07,10,11

Curls Mathes 12 NEC 04,12 Sharp 03,05,18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06,19 Sylvania 08,12

Ernerson 03,04,14 Philco 03,04 Teknika 03,08,14 Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07

General Electric 06,10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03,04,12 Gold Star 03,04,17 Portland 03 Yorx 12

Hitachi 02,03 Quasar 06,18 Zenith 15 J.C.Penny 04,12 Radio Shack 05,14

Notes

• If the TV uses a dilIi_rent remote control system fiom the one programmed to work

• If you enter a new code nurnber, the code nurnber previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the rernote cornmander, the code nurnber

6 Getting Started

with the VCR, you cannot control your TVwith the remote cornrnander.

autornatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code nurnber.

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

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 Use Referto

TV that has audio/video input Audiolvideo (AIV) hookup, then Page 8

Antenna only, no (:able TV Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10

Cable box with rnany scrarnbled Hookup 2 Pages 11 and 12

channels

No cable box or cable box with only a Hookup 3 Pages 13 and 14

few scrarnbled channels

Cable box with onlya few scrarnbled Hookup 4 Pages 15 and 16

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

Afer you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,

refer to "Quick reference to using the VCR" on the back cover.

follow one of the hookups below.

Before you get started

• Turn offthe power to all equipment.

• Do not connect the AC power cords tmtfl all of the connections are completed.

• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Caution

Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terrninals of

the TVreceiver should be rnade only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so rnay result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal

Comrnunications Comrnission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or rnake sirnultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terrninals of your receiver.

Getting Started

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

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sotmd 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'I_ finished setting up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on this page. If you want to record off-air or offyour cable TV system, complete these

connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

[] Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR

Audiolvideo cable (supplied)

Stereo receiver

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO__OUT

AUX IN

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

VCR

L,NE,.;E; EO

Video cable (notsupplied)

Note

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

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV systern installer's attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines fbr proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding systern of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Getting Started

Stereo receiver

VIDEO AUDIO

Audio cable (not supplied)

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

Antenna hookup

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

[] 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 14and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

RearofTV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

VCR

............ _ A

I VHF

......_ B

,N_ I l ' UHF

ouTII = i or

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

UHF

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

channels 2-13 only)

........... _ A

VCR

..a. .......... _ B

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

"'4 C

UHF

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 connectyour antenna cable to the VCRdirectly

If your antenna (:ableis a fiat cable (300 ohm twin lead (:able),attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN

connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a

U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 41.

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

_VCR setup

1 Setthe UNiTswit hto

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.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on screen display language to Spanish

(ESPANOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired,

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.

SET UP LANGUAGE

"ENGLISH

ESPANOL

PRAN_AIS

NEXT : EXECUTE CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP CLOCKSET

_ /1997 WE 12:00AM

10 GettingStarted

The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

Tire AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

NEXT : EXECUTE CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA/CABLE

SELECT _/" NEXT EXECUTE

CANCEL EASY SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

SETUP

Normal display

• ANT CABLE

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

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

VCR l

VHF/UH_ .T_IN

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

........ _A

......... _B

t ....... _C

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of connector on

your IV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B arid C, nO

UHF connection

is required.

continued

Getting Started ] ]

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

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

_VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections

(page 8), you can skip this step.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on screen display language to Spanish

(ESPAi'_OL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired,

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.

The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press

EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

Tire AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

PLEA SE WA!T

SET UP LANGUAGE

"ENGLISH

ESPANOL FRAN_AIS

NEXT : EXECUTE CANCEL : EASY SET UP

CLOCK SET

"1_1/1997 WE 12:00AM

SET UP

CANCEL : EASY SET UP

I NEXT : EXECUTE

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA/CABLE

SELECT </" NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

SET UP $

"ANT CABLE

12 GettingStarted

Normal display

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

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 %w 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

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

........ _ A Match the type

or on your TV: A,

of connector

VHF B, or C.

directly to your TV if

you don't have a

cable box. able box Connect this cable __ui I

........ ..,_B For connector

€....... _C

types B and C, no

UHF UHF connection

is required.

VHF

UHF

continued

Getting Started 1 3

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

_VCR setup

1 Setthe UNiTswit hto

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.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on screen display language to Spanish

(ESPAI'_OL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired,

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.

SET UP LANGUAGE

"ENGLISH

ESPANOL FRANOAIS

NEXT : EXECUTE CANCEL : EASY SET UP

CLOCK SET

_1_1/1997 WE 12:00AM

I SET UP

14 GettingStarted

The TUNER PRESET rnenu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

Tire AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

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

CANCEL : EASY SET UP

I NEXT : EXECUTE

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA/CABLE

SELECT </" NEXT EXECUTE

CANCEL EASY SET UP

SETUPIS DONE

SET UP $

Normal display

ANT ,CABLE

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)

_/ Splitter Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

......... _A

VHF

VCR

AI B

VHFZUH_ _T_IN

.........__B

......... _C

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.

continued

Getting Started 1 5

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

_VCR setup

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.

Set the A/B switch to "A"

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on

screen display language to Spanish (ESPAI')OL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.

The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP

AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

LANGUAGE

_ENGLISH

ESPANOL FRANQAIS

I SET UP

CANCEL : EASY SET UP

I NEXT : EXECUTE

SET UP CLOCKSET

;_ffl/1997 WE 12:00AM

NEXT : EXECUTE CANCEL : EASY SET UP

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA/CABLE

ANT "CABLE

SET UP

SELECT 4/_

NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP

SETUPIS DONE

H SET UP

Normal_display

Getting Started

Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see page 21.

Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Enter the cable box output channel.

Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.

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

Cable box output channel

TUNER PRESET C_

_MANUALSET "ADD ERASE

AFT "ON OFF FINE TUNING

AuToANTENNA/CABLEpRESETANT'CABLE /

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