Sony SLV-678HF, SLV-677HF Owner’s Manual

SONY.

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner's record

The model and seri'al 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.

3-861-447-11 (1)

SLV'678HF ' • SLV-678HF PX

.SLV-677HF

, _' :L " _ -_;In_s_!.ling_ :

• "'_" ;"Ali'ow adequate air drculation to prevent

To prevent flm._r_sbock, hazard,do ..... .._tem_.: heatbtlildu_. , " :

,^+ _,,.,^_ *k_ ..n;_ +^ ,,;._ ^, "uo not place the umt on surfaces _rugs,

........... "dral_ries ) thaf may block the ventilation

The AC power cord must be ..qh.._.ge_l i .:i _ots.. _ _ _ , , .

only at a qualified service"shop_ ..... ° tJonot_t'all the uni[ near neat sources

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 exposurei

Precautions Safety

. For SLV-678HF/677HF, operate the unit only

i If anything falls into thea__ binet, lmplug thle

• (SLV-678HF/677HF) Unplug the unit from ,

-for an extended period of time. To

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC _ower source (mains) as long as it is

.................... biota, e c:) r.ear materi s(curta ,

su_:h 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

_osition. 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 heedand tape. When you first install

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the produ_'s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

on 120 V AC, 60 }-Iz. For _LV-678HF PX, operate the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60

Hz.

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

(SLV-678HF/677HF) 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.

the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug,

never by the cord.

connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

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 tOPart 15 of the FCCRules.

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, ifnot 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 inore of the following

measures:

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

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

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

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

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

20 Presetting channels

Basic Operations 26 Playing a tape 28 Recording TV programs

31 Recording TV programs using the

timer

Additional Operations 34 Playing/searching at various

speeds 35 Recording TV programs using the

quick timer 36 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings 38 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs 40 Adjusting the picture_.

41 Changing menu options 42 ,Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

44 General setup information

46 Troubleshooting 48 Specifications 49 Index to parts and controls

54 Index

backcover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Introduction 3

Unpacking

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

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

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-

phono)

connectors

• Plug adaptor (SLV-678HF PX)

If the plug supplied with },our VC_,R'doesnot fit your power outlet, attach the supplied

adaptor to the plug.

4 / Getting Started

Setting .up the remote Commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the

battery compartment.

Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive

(+) end dicks into position.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR

and a Sony TV. Buttons on the

remote commandermarked wit_ a dot (o) can be used to operate

your Sony TV.

Remote sensor

To operate the VCR

aSony TV

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of t_ne, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from baRery.leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

set_-]/r_T_o]to

and point at the remote sensor on the VCR.

and point at the remote sensor on the TV :

continued

Getting Started .5

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 POWER down, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the

nu_,ber buttons. Then release POWER.

Now you can usethe POWER, VOL +/-, CH +/- and TV/VIDEO buttons tO

control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (.) to control a Son), TV. To control the VCR, reset_---]/_ to _-----_.

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

• If you enter a new code numbel; the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code numbe'_-

Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code number number number

01 JVC 09 RCA 04,10 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12

04 Magnavox 03,08,12 Sanyo 11

12 Marantz 04,13 Scott 12 03 MGA/Mitsubishi 04,I2,13,17 Sears 07,10,11 12 NEC 04,12 Sharp 03,05,18

12 Panasonic 06,19 Sylvania 08,12 03,04,14 Philco 03,04 Teknika 03,08,14

11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07

06,10 Pioneer 16 Wards o 03,04.,12 03,04,17 Portland D3 Yorx 12

02,03 Quasar 06,18 Zenith - 15 04,12 Radio Shack 05,14

with the VCR, you cannotcontrol your TV with the remote commander.

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

6 1 Getting Started

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 Refer to TV that has audio/video input Audio/video (AN) hookup, then Page 8

Antenna onl)_ no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10 Cable box with many scrambled Hookup 2 Pages 1! and 12

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

few scrambled channels

Cable box with onlya few scrambled Hookup 4 Pages 15 and 16 channels, using an A/B switch _,

After you'v._,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.

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 anyof the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Caution "" •

C_onnectionsbetween the VCR/s VHF/UHF connector and theantenna terminals of the TVreceiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failureto

do so may result in operation that violates the regulations Ofthe Federal _ - Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RFdevices. Never connect the output of the VCRto an antenna or make _imultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

follow one of the hookups below.

Getting Started 7

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

If your TV has audio / video (A / V) input jacks, you will get a better picture

and sound when 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.

[] Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR

Stereoreceiver

L,._-_,.®® ®

I "°° I

,,, -i i

Audio/video cable(supplied)

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

VCR

i........

Ill

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 systeminstaller (inUSA) Thisreminderis providedtocall the CATV systeminstaller'sattentiontoArticle820-

40 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.

I ,

:ooO:,o

Audio cable (not supplied)

• I

IN"

VIDEO

U010

AUXIN i

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

-q

81 Getting Started

Antenna hookup

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

[] Usethis hookup if you're using:

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

• UHF-on]y antenna (you get channels 14 and ]_er)

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

Separate _ and _ antennas

_ Re,rof

' VHF/UHF

........... ---ll_ A

VCR

VHF

..-T-_ _

', UHF

L__ °--

channels 2-13 only)

, or

D i

: VHF

UHF

Rearof TV

VHF/UHF

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

._ _/./ connector on yourTV: A, B, or C.

VCR

IN )

-j

VHF

--_.........._ _

, UHF

, VHF

--" :.....:....-I_ :

UHF

Match the type of connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

Match the type of

For connector types

Band C; no UHF

connection is required.

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a fiat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external

antenna connector (not supplied) so youcan connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should _e a

U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 45.

continued

Getting Started 9

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

VCR setup

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever RF UNIT

OH3 CH4

channel is not used in your -"1 r--- area. If both are used, set the []

switch to either channel.

For details, see page 44. If __ ( •

you made A/V connections _ EASYSET UP

(page 8), you can skip this

2 Press EASY SET UP on the _ _

VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish

(ESPA_QL) or French (_FRANCOIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 17.

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press OK. For details, see page 18.

=0,

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For

details, see page 20.

SET UP

LANGUAGE

bENGLISH

ESPAI;,IOL FRAN_AIS

NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP

CLOCK SET

-.1_-11_998TH12:oo_

I SET UP

I NEXT : OK I CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP

•ANT CABLE

101 Getting Started

_) The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

i_A_LxETC_ i _EA/K:ySET Up

I rs uP ,

I_ SET UP IS DONE

,e,

Normal display

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 wh_]e watching another channel

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

........ .,_A

VHF

....... -_B

UH[

VHF

VCR 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.

_---

continued

Getting Started I 11

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 44. If

you made A iV connections

(page 8), you can skip this

step.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

CH3 CH4 "-I r---

RFU T/

_]1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPANOL) or French (FRAN(_AIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 17.

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

•end press OK. For details, see page 18.

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For

details, see page 20.

O The AUTO PRESET starts.

' I SET UP "

I AUTO PRESET

"P.ocEs_._

SETUP LANGUAGE

_ENGLISH

ESPAI_OL FRANQAIS

NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP CLOCK SET

_i_111998 TH 12:00.

NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASYSETUP

I SET UP

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

• ANT. CABLE

SELE_'T 4/1_

| NEXT" OK

,I CANCEL EASY SET UP

SET UP IS

12 1 Getting Started'

Normal display

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

Whatyou can't do

• Record scrambled q_hannels that require a cable box

VCR

Connectthis cable --4 directlyto yourT_f I

you don't have a

cablebox. / Cable box

Rear of TV

VHFIUHF -

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

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

of connector on your TV: A.

B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no

UHF connection is required.

continued

Getting Started 13

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

VCR setup

1 s_t 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 44. 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

(ESPANOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 17.

O The cLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press OK. For details, see page 18.

41b

CH3 CH4

-'---I [---

rffl

f sYs 0P1

ioJ

I SET UP

LANGUAGE

I>ENGLISH

ESPAI__

FFIAN_AIS

NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SE:I" UP

I SET UP

CLOCK SET

*.1.k111998 TH 12:00_

141 Getting Started

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 20.

O The AU'_ PRESET start_

AUTO PRESET SETUP';"

PRocEss,_

_s wA_g,-

INEXT : OK I CANCEL : EASY SET UP

I SET UP

• ANT • CABLE

SELECT : ,_/Io,. NEXT : OK

CANCEL : EASY SET UP

Normal dismay

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 c_hannel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set t() 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

Bswitch $ _,

VCR

_n/o.=

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

........ ,._A Match the type

or on your TV: A,

....... ._ B Forconnector

......... "=I_ C

of connector

VHF B,or C.

types B and C,

UHF

no UHF connection is

VHF

required.

UHF

continued

Getting Started 15

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 44. 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. In) The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish

(ESPANOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired, and press O K. For details, see page 17.

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press OK. For details, see page 18.

(_ The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 20.

CH3 CH4 ""11"'-

• S UP

SET UP LANGUAGE

bENGLISH

ESPANOL

FRAN(_AIS

NEXT : OK

CANCEL : EASY SET UP

I SET UP

CLOCK SET

_i_111998 TH 12:00_1

NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP

0% PRESET

4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2,

16 / Getting Started

O The AUTO PRESET

starts.

SET UP AUTO PRESET

" PROCESSING

; PLEASE WAIT

3 or 4). For details, see page 22.

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

(_ Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.

SELECT : .</1_

NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP?S DONE _

SET UP

.orJ0,. ,aY

Cable box output channel

TUNER PRESET 41

ANTE NNA / tABLE-'ANT - CA_.E I AUTO PRESET |

I_MANUALSET ,ADO ERASE I

Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display

language.

"QO

(2DC3

• MENU

Press MENU, then press t1'/ _, to move the

cursor (,) to LANGUAGE and press OK.

skip this step. f

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

Press i1'/_, to select ENGLISH, ESPAI_OL, or FRAN_AIS, then press OK.

LANGUAGE

I.ENGLISH

ESPANOL FRAN(_AIS

•Getting Started 17

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