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S ON'_
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
TV
_N
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
iN
VIDEO
AUDIO
I
Audio cable (not supplied)
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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
or
I VHF
......_ B
,N_ I l ' UHF
ouTII = i or
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
c
UHF
Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only)
........... _ A
VCR
..a. .......... _ B
OUT
or
or
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.
2
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
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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
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• ANT CABLE
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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
or
......... _B
or
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.
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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.
2
Turn on your cable box.
3
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on screen display language to Spanish
(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
*v
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
I
SET UP $
"ANT CABLE
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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
or
€....... _C
types B and C, no
UHF UHF connection
is required.
VHF
UHF
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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.
2
Turn on your cable box.
3
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on screen display language to Spanish
(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
*v
I SET UP
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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
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CANCEL : EASY SET UP
I NEXT : EXECUTE
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA/CABLE
SELECT </"
NEXT EXECUTE
CANCEL EASY SET UP
SETUPIS DONE
I
SET UP $
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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
or
VHF
VCR
AI B
f
VHFZUH_ _T_IN
Y
.........__B
or
......... _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.
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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.
2
Set the A/B switch to "A"
3
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
I
H SET UP
2
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4
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.
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TUNER PRESET C_
_MANUALSET "ADD ERASE
AFT "ON OFF
FINE TUNING
AuToANTENNA/CABLEpRESETANT'CABLE /
W