Sony SLV-495 User manual

SLV-495/495PX/675HF/670HFPX/67GHF/685HF/69SHF/L40CS/LA40MX/L4OPALSOCS/LOOMX/
L50PA/LGOHFCS/L6OHFIMX/LGOHFPA/L7OHFCS/L7OHFMX/LTOHFPA/KONIX/KGHFIMX
RMT-V198C/V201A/V202A/V203/V203A/V203B
SERVICE MANUAL
H MECHANISM
Photo : SLV-675HF
¢ Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS IV for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS.
US Model
SLV-495/675HF/676HF/685HF/695HF
Canadian Model
SLV-495/675HF/695HF
Mexican Model!
SLV-L40MX/L50MX/L60HFMX/
L70HFMX/X5MX/X6HFMX
Panamanian Model
SLV-L40PA/L50PA/L60HFPA/L70HFPA
Chilean Model
SLV-L40CS/L50CS/L60HFCS/L70HFCS
PX Model
9-973-623-11
(
)
SLV-495PX/675HFPX
SPECIFICATIONS
System Inputs and outputs General
Format LINE IN Power requirements
VHS NTSC standard VIDEO IN, phono jack See next page.
Video recording system Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, Power consumption
Rotary head helical scanning FM system sync negative See next page.
Video heads AUDIO IN, phono jack Operating temperature
Double azimuth four heads Input level. 327 mVrms . _ 58°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Video signal Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms Storage temperature
NTSC color, EIA standards LINE OUT -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Tape speed VIDEO OUT, phono jack Dimensions
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/s inches/s)
EP: 11.11 mm/s (’/16 inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s ("'/16 inches/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)
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
Uni
992162811
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jack
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
Buult-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration. up to 1 hour at a time
Approx. 355 x 102 x 280 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 14x 41/8 x 11!/s inches) including
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 4.0 kg (8 Ib 13 oz)
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) (HiFi model)
Plug adaptor (1) (Chilean, PX models)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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SONY.

¢ DIFFERENT SPECIFICATIONS LIST
SPECIFICATION SLV-495 SLV-495PX SLV-675HF SLV-676HF | SLV-675HFPX| SLV-685HF SLV-695HF
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SPECIFICATION SLV-L40CS | SLV-L40MX SLV-L40PA SLV-L50CS SLV-L50MX SLV-L50PA SLV-X5MX
AUDIO SYSTEM MONAURAL MONAURAL
TUNER AUDIO
(STEREO) SYSTEM
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REQUIREMENTS 50/60Hz 60Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz
JPOWERCONSUMPTON |W
SPECIFICATION SLV-L60HFCS | SLV-L60HFMX | SLV-L60HFPA | SLV-X6HFMX | SLV-L70HFCS | SLV-L7OHFMX |SLV-L70HFPA
AUDIO SYSTEM HiFi-STEREO HiIFi-STEREO
TUNER AUDIO SAP
(STEREO) SYSTEM
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REQUIREMENTS 50/60Hz 60Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz
SAFETY-RELATED
COMPONENT
WARNING!!
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COMPOSANT
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RAPPORT
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COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK A OR DOTTED LINE WITH LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFES PAR UNE MARQUE A SUR LES
MARK A ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS DIAGRAMMES SCHEMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIECES SONT
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE CRITIQUES POUR LA SECURITE DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIESES SONY
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMEROS SONT DONNES DANS CE MANUEL OU
PUBLISHED BY SONY. DANS LES SUPPEMENTS PUBLIES PAR SONY.
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SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After
correcting
the
original
service
problem,
perform
the
following
safety
checks
before
releasing
the
set
to
the
customer.
Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement
Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion.
Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the
customer.
Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, "metallized" knobs,
screws, and all other exposed metal parts, for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
== Earth Ground
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and
from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a
return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5mA (500 microampers).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1.
Acommercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
TW-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these
instruments.
A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a
VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The "limit" indication
is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low voltage
scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples
of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated
digital multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See
Fig. A)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1. HOWTO RETURN THE PINCH
ROLLER, GUIDE ROLLER AND
ELEVATOR CAM TO STOP MODE. ovvss:-s+s+seseseteeseeeeeeees 6
2. HOWTO RETURN A TAPE INTO
CASSETTE HALE -vssesecessecesesssencesesescecssesecsseatsescssepescesencees 6
3. HOW TO REMOVE A CASSETTE
FROM A MACHINE IF A CASSETTE IS LEFT IN A
MACHINE IN TROUBLE -+---+s-+ssessessesesesssesssesereretenecarseeese 6
4. HOWTO REMOVE DRUM
ASSEMBEY «sssss-tosssscscecsosesrcensascesvssssvantiadeabucduaxscten sectsts -6
5. HOWTO REPLACE A ROTARY UPPER DRUM
(SLV-675HF/676HF/675HFPX/685HF/695HF/
L60HFCS/L60HFMX/L60HFPA/X6HFMX/L70HFCS/
LTOHFMX/LTOHFPA) --+--s-s+sesseesesseessessseseeseessssesecsussessesces 7
5-1. HOW TO REMOVE A ROTARY UPPER DRUM -.--+--+++ 7
5-2. HOW TO ATTACH A NEW ROTARY UPPER DRUM ---7
1. GENERAL
Getting Started
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Setting up the remote commander --
Hookups sSabian'e celon bese cend sueswoe'sescacecwcdsucs
Selecting a language tees
Setting the clock -++--+:--ss06+
Presetting Cannel S: «nsetesecesenivccesiassactasiatianescassvevennsnssvacedbedaraian
Basic Operationa
Playing a tape Coda des sees evasi cove dcdvatesvas Sos caceobtastousesssnekccccew one udoesdiexs 1-5
Recording TV programs sie
Recording TV programs using the timer -------++++++-+s+e+erereeeeeees 1-7
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various 5 9) a6 1-7
Recording TV programs using the quick timer
Checking/chaging/canceling timer settings --------+------+++-+s2+ 1-8
Recording stereo and bilingual programs «----+-++-+++s+++s+e+e+s0+0+ 1-8
Adjusting the picture spa Uevactaseesceasesesetessctescadacdecadsadecdsuneacceéeees 1-9
Changing menu Options ----+---++-ssessseseeresesseeesesstecssseesensesneneens 1-9
Editing with another VCR. -++-::--csecsseesccecererecesetevssveveesensessesenee 1-9
General setup information sseacseeescscesensoseseseacseassonses 1-10
Index to parts AN CONELONS «+-----eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeereeeeesensnessssseses 1-10
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. CASE AND FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY «+-.-+-+--+++000++ 2-1
2-2. POWER BLOCK orssessssssssssescsscssecssecesececessecssescscneeesnerenses 2-1
2-3. MA-289 BOARD WITH MECHANISM DECK
ASSEMBLY. tssssesvesticenssseeisccesctnaesttbuascctasuevansecessvtetineasecees 22
2-4. MECHANISM DECK ASSEMBLY -oreesseesseesssseessccoseeees 2-3
2-5. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION -+---+--:-e:cssessss ceseerereseee 2-3
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM consseesseescestsescessesssessesenee 3-]
3-2. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM crssssesssssessssesesssesseessseseeceeees 3-3
3-3. SERVO, SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM -.--- 3-5
3-4. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM - see 3-7
3-5. TUNER BLOCK DIAGRAM steseeteeseseene 3-9
3-6. POWER SUPPLY BLOCK DIAGRAM -----esssesesesesseees 3-11
4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ssreseescsesscecseeceeeneeees 4-1
* MA-289 (MAIN) PRINTED WIRING BOARD -..-.-.-+ 4-6
¢ MA-289 (REC/PB AMP)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ----- -essssssseeereesseneees 4-8
¢ MA-289 (VIDEO, TUNER, AUDIO),
JK-151(LINE IN 2)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ons-+- cssesseseeee eeees 4-1]
* MA-289 (SERVO, SYSTEM CONTROL),
DS-75 (OPERATON SWITCHES)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM -ov-sssesecessessssterrenee 4-16
* MA-289 (POWER SUPPLY)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM crreecsecseeeceeetescerenee 4-21
* POWER BLOCK SR701 (SWITCHING REGULATOR)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND
SCHEMATIC DI AGRA DM 60s tcnsssveisesssiccisicsaccassastestinens 4-23
* POWER BLOCK HS-821SF
(SWITCHING REGULATOR)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM eerrsesressersersessecneres 4-25
5. REPAIR PARTS LIST
5-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ------sssscssssssssssssessssscorsestseseneseacanenes 5-1
5-1-1. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY AND CASE -rssssssss00000 5-1
5-1-2. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY -s-+-+++-ssssssseeessssseessssensosses woven 5a
5-1-3. MECHANISM DECK ASSEMBLY¢1 ---s+ss+sssssssssssessssens 5-3
5-1-4. MECHANISM DECK ASSEMBLY-2 «+» 5-4
5-1-5. MECHANISM DECK ASSEMBLY-3 «++++s+sssssessssssssssee 5-5
5-1-6. MECHANISM DECK ASSEMBLY-4 -+--+:ssssssssssessessssee 5-6
5-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST. -s-+-+-:essssssssessssseccersestesescnsses 5-7
6. INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
6-1. SYSTEM CONTROL
— MECHANISM BLOCK INTERFACE
(MA-289 board 1C160) «--s+sssssssssssssessnsesssusessssnesecnsneceeees 6-1
6-2. SYSTEM CONTROL
— SERVO PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT INTERFACE
(MA-289 board 1C160) -ss+sssssssesseseesesesssseessssecssssseessseeeses 6-1
6-3. SYSTEM CONTROL
— SYSTEM CONTROL PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT
INTERFACE (MA-289 board 1C160) «++++-sssssssssseseesessssses 6-2
6-4. SYSTEM CONTROL AND RF MODULATOR
— INPUT SELECTION BLOCK INTERFACE
(MA-289 hoard 10501) :-sscesszesicencsscsssdessicetoserasonsussiacsooe 6-2
6-5. SYSTEM CONTROL
— VIDEO/RP BLOCK INTERFACE
(MA-289 board 1C160) «-r-sssessssssesesseessessessesenecsesseenessnees 6-2
6-6. SYSTEM CONTROL
— AUDIO BLOCK INTERFACE
(MA-289 board 1C160) -s--sssessssssssecsessecsesesseenesssersesesesenes 6-2
6-7. SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR
(MA-289 board 1C160) -+-ssssessssssessessesseessesstsssesesssssenseesees 6-3
7. ADJUSTMENTS
7-1 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS cvvssesssssssscessescersseserseee 7-1
7-2. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS. -vrssssssssessrssesersseteeseseaeee 7-1
2-1. PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTMENT -+--+-----+::00++ 7-1
2-1-1. Equipment Required oeecsccensccenccesscesscascoccssacsasancssonsoocccnccees 7-1
2-1-2. Equipment Connection «+----+-+-ssssesrseesessensesseneersseraneeneee 7-1
2-1-3. Input Signal Check ---+----e-ceesseeccessosessessnessseesnessnesssseenesenees 7-1
2-1-4. Alignment Tape can eeeneecenneoenseaesssessneescaneescecereccesscconecsseas ces 7-1
2-1-5. Input/Output Levels and ucenceta oreve 7-2
2-1-6. Adjustment Sequence ------------ resteceeeneneeneenaasesenesnenees 7-2
2-2. POWER SUPPLY CHECK setseneeaeenssensenenceseeeeesaesons 7-2
2-2-1.Output Voltage Check (MA-289 Board) ---+++-++s+s+sss+sssese0 7-2
2-3. SERVO SYSTEM CHECK o-vsesssssssssssssscseseseeceeseseaessassees 7:3
2-3-1.RF Switching Position Adjustment (MA-289 Board) ----- 7-3
2-4. VIDEO SYSTEM CHECKS -vsssssesssssssssececssessessseseseessesens 7-3
2-4-1. X’tal OSC Check (MA-289 Board) -++--s-ssssssesssesssesesneens 4-3
2-4-2. SYNC AGC Check (MA-289 Board) «+sssssssessecssseseseeesss 7-4
2-4-3. White Clip/Dark Clip Check (MA-289 Board) --.
2-4-4. Recording Y Level Check (MA-289 Board) «----++++++s+010++ 7-4
2-4-5. Recording Chroma Level Check (MA-289 Board) -------- 7-4
SA

2-4-6. Playback Level Check (MA-289 Board) ---- ----+--++++++++2+++ 7-5
2-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT. -r--s-ss:s:sessssssetesseseeeess 7-5
2-5-1. AF Switching Position Adjustment (MA-289 Board) -----7-5
2-5-2. ACE Head Adjustment --+++++++ssss+sssssessssesssstesentessnserseeennens 7-6
2-5-3.E-E Output Level Check -++--s:essesseeeceeseeeeecseree sesceeeesaceeeees 7-6
2-5-4. Overall Output Level and Distortion Factor Check -------- 7-6
2-5-5. Overall Noise Level Check ------+:+:1:sseessseereseseeseeneceereenenees 7-6
2-6. TUNER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT -e--:-:ss:sesssseeesesseseeeees 71-6
2-6-1.Separation Adjustment (MA-289 Board) -----------++-+--++++++ 7-6
2-7. ADJUSTMENT PARTS LOCATION DIAGRAM --------- 7-8

SLV-495/495P X/675HF/675HFPX/676HF/685HF/695HF/L40CS/L40MX/L40PA/L50CS/L50MX/
L50PA/L60HFCS/L60HFMX/L60HFPA/L70HFCS/L70HFMX/L70HFPA/X5MX/X6HFMX
SERVICE NOTE
1. HOWTO RETURN THE PINCH 3. HOWTO REMOVE A CASSETTE
ROLLER, GUIDE ROLLER AND FROM A MACHINE IF A CASSETTE
ELEVATOR CAM TO STOP MODE iS LEFT IN A MACHINE IN TROUBLE
1) Remove the VHS MD assembly from the machine. (Refer to Execute the section 2, and keep rotating the flywheel-1.
section 2-4. Removal.)
2) Rotate the worm gear-1 of the cam motor beneath the MD When executing section 1 to 3, take care that a tape slack
assembly in the direction arrow ® using a screw driver tip. should not be caught by a mechanism or a tape should not
be damaged.
4. HOWTO REMOVE DRUM
ASSEMBLY
Drum assembly
@ Worm gear-1
j
A.
Front side of the
machine
@ Remove connector
CN260 from MA-289
Cam motor board.
Fig. 1
2. HOWTO RETURN ATAPE INTO
CASSETTE
HALF
®
Screw
+P3
x
8
A tape can be rewound into a cassette half by rotating the Illustration : SLV-675HF/676HF/675HFPX/685HF/695HF/
flywheel-1 of the capstan motor in the direction of @ with hand. L60HFCS/L60HFMX/L60HFPA/X6HFMX/L70HFCS/
L70HFMX/L70HFPA
Flywheel-1 Timing belt Fig. 3

HOW TO REPLACE A ROTARY
UPPER DRUM (SLV-675HF/676HF/
675HFPX/685HF/695HF/L60HFCS/
L60HFMX/L60HFPA/X6HFMX/
L70HFCS/L70HFMX/L70HFPA)
5-1. HOWTO REMOVE A ROTARY UPPER DRUM
1)
2)
3)
Remove screw @ (+P3x8) and remove the ground shaft
assembly @). (Refer to Fig. 4.)
Remove soldering which is marked by arrow and remove the
rotary upper drum board completely.
Remove two screws @ (PSW3x8) and remove the rotary upper
drum in the direction of @. (Refer to Fig. 5.)
If removal is difficult, remove it while rotating it slowly.
Note: If removal is difficult, check again if soldering is removed
completely.
@® Ground shaft assembly
@
Screw
(+P3
x
8)
Drum
when
viewed
from
the
top
cs
)
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5-2. HOWTO ATTACH A NEW ROTARY UPPER
DRUM
1) Pay attention so that finger print or like must not be put when
inserting a new upper drum into lower drum.
2) Align =» mark of the rotary upper drum board with the =>
mark of the rotary transformer board so that the screw hole on
the upper drum and that on the lower drum are aligned. (Refer
to Fig. 5.)
3) If attaching is difficult, attach a upper drum while rotating it
slowly.
Note: Pay attention not to damage the video heads.
Confirm that the upper drum is inserted completely.
4) Tighten the two screws ® (PSW3x8). (Refer to Fig. 5.)
5) Fix the earth shaft @ by tightening the screw @ (+P3x8) so
that protrusion at the tip of the earth shaft contacts the center
of the drum shaft.
Note: When attaching the ground shaft assembly @, never give
force to the plate spring @.
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Upper drum assembl
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(8-848-576-02)
Align the two arrow marks.
Fig. 5

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L50PA/L60HFCS/L60HFMX/L60HFPA/L70HFCS/L70HFMX/L70HFPA/X5MX/X6HFMX
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
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Setting up the remote commander
Getting Started
__ = =——té‘(‘(‘(
Unpacking
Check that you have received the followmg items with the VCR
¢ 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
* Remote commander
© Size AA (R6) battenes ® Plug adaptor (SLV-6735HF PX)
<<
* Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-
phono)
If the plug supphed with your VCR does not
fit your power outlet, attach the supphed
adaptor to the plug
4, Getting Started
|
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued) *
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander 1s preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs If your
TV is sted in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code
number,
1 Set fFV)/[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 (e) to
control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset [TV//[VTRi to, VIR}.
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 Code Manufacturer Code
number number number
Sony a ve 09 RCA 04,10
Akai 4 kKMC 03 Sampo 12
AOC 04 Magnavox 03,0812 Sanyo n
Centurion 12 Marantz 04,13 Scott 12
Coronado 03 MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17 Sears 07,10,11
Curis-Mathes 12 + NEC 04,12 Sharp 03,05,18
Daytron 12 Panasonic 06,19 Sylvania 08,12
Emerson 03,04,14 Philo 03,04 Teknika 03,08,14
Fisher nl Philps 08 Toshiba 07
General Electric 06,10 Pioneer 16 Wards 93,04,12
Gold Star 03,04,17 Portland 03 Yorx 12
Hitachi 02,03 Quasar 06,18 Zemth 15
JC Penny 04,12 Radio Shack 05,14
Notes
© If the TV uses a different remote contro! system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote corhmander
© If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased
* When you replace the battenes of the remote commander, the code number
automatically resets to 01 (Sony) Reset the apprupnate code number
6! Getting Started
Manufacturer Code
This section is extracted from the SLV-
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and - on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment
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Using the remote comimander
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.
Remote sensor
Set TVi/.VTR' to
[VTR} and pornt at the remote sensor on the VCR
"Tvland point at the remote sensor on the TV
To operate
the VCR
aSony TV
Notes
© With normal use, the battenes should last about three to sx months.
* If vow do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the battenes 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
Getting Started | 5
|
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
fa)
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up To hook up a
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 a
pages to set up your VCR. z
a
2
if you have Use Refer to as
TV that has audio/video mput Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Page &
follow one of the hookups below.
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10
Cable box with scrambled Hookup 2 P. 11 and 12
many ages
No cable box or cable box with onlya 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'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,
tefer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started
* Turn off the power to all equipment.
* Donat connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
* Be sure you make connections firmly Loose connections may cause
picture distorhon
© 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 termmals of
the TV recerver should be made only as shown m the following mstructions. Failure to
do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal
Communications Commussion 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
Getting Started | 7
|
675HF/675HFPX/676HF instruction manual.

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Audio/video (A/V) hookup Page 8
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” expenence, you should connect the audio outputs
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system If sour TV doesn’t have A/V
imputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're fimshed
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
EX Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR Stereo receiver
Audio/video cable (supplied)
E} Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks
VCR Stereo receiver
ra
OJ}|
” *
Joo
auoo
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 1s provided to call the CATV system mstaller‘s attenhon to Article §20-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, :n particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the pomt of cable entry as practical
8| Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
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.
@ The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) of desired,
and press EXECUTE For details, see page 17.
J
@ 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
@ The AUTO PRESET starts
Normal display
10| Getting Sterted
Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections 1f you're using an antenna (if you don’t
have cable TV)
2
Use this hookup if you're using: 2
¢ VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and lugher) a
© UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) :
¢ Separate VHF and UHF antennas. 2
a
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
gunetetnene —~fe] A Match the type of
connector on your
ver VHF TV: A, B, or €
EE] Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only)
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF Match the type of
precewnneee <={6} A connector on your
Tv: A, B, or
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required,
VCR
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/LHF IN
connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V' band muxer (not supphed) For details, 3ee-page 41
Getting Started | 9
Hookup 2 Pages 11 and 12
Cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup 2f 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
in]
2
=
a
wn
=
8
a
2
Qo
Cable box Rear of Tv
VHF/UHF
prseenee. po) Match the type
: of connector on
te your TV: A, 8, or
A VHF OC
tel 8
: For connector
H types B and CG, no
: URF UH connection
i VHF Is required.
vcr $reennee ¢c
: UHF
continued
Getting Started | 11

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel 1s not used n your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to ether channel
For details, see page 40 If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
2 = Tumon your cable box.
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR
@ The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the
on-screen display language to Spamsh
(ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired,
and press EXECUTE For detanls, 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
© The AUTO PRESET starts
Normal display
12| Getting Started
be fete) dey oC] Pages 13 and 14
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
19)
2
=
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wn
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Db
a
©
a
VCR 2} Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
-—fe] A Match the type
of connector
E $ or on your TV A,
Y H vir 8, or
Hi For connector
types B and C, no
Connect
this
cable
UHF
connection
directly
to
your
TV
if
Is
required.
you don't have a
table box.
continued
Getting Started | 13
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel 1s not used in your ‘|
area. If both are used, set the
switch to esther channel
For details, see page 40 If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step
2 = Tumon your cable box
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR
@ The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the
on-screen display language to Spanush
(ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired,
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17
AF UNIT
CH3 CH4
Sc
—_———— "0
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE For details, see page 18
Jibsr007 we 12 oow
‘NEXT EXECUTE
CANCEL EASY SET UP
© The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19
<>
‘NEXT ‘EXECUTE
CANCEL _ EASY SETUP
@ The AUTO PRESET starts
Normat display
14, Getting Started
|
Hookup
4
Pages
15
and
16
Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using
an AJB switch
Recommended use
By using an A/B switch (not supphed), thts 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 ts set to A)
* Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
(the A/B switch 1s set to B)
a
o
st
=.
3
a
uw
+
=
a
o
a
What you can’t do
« Record one scrambled channel while watchmg another channel (the A/B
switch 1s set to B)
Cable
box
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
UHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV A,B, orc
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection 1s
required,
continued
Getting Stared 15

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
VR 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 connechons
{page 8), you can skip this
step.
2 Set the A/B switch to “A”
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
@ The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-
screen display language to Sparush (ESPANOL)
or French (FRANCAIS) 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
eage ware
Normal display
Cable box output chai
4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, neneneser
3or4) For detauls, see page 21.
© Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET
© Enter the cable box output channel
© Set MANLAL SET tu ADD and press EXECLTE
16! Getting Started
Setting the clock
Set the me and date to use the hmer
feature for recording programs. MENU
Before you start... EXECUTE
CURSOR
© Tum on the VCR and the TV. thie
© Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4) If your TV 1s
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video input
Press TV/VTR to display the VIR
indicator in the VCR's display
window.
Teme Press MENU, then press CURSOR #/$ to
C™) _ move the cursor (>) to CLOCK SET and
press EXECUTE
QS> When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
OO skip this step
* EXECUTE
em)
2 ae} Press CURSOR t/¥ to set the month. CLOCK SET
<<): cre [> Bgtv007 $A 12 COM
3 cay Press CURSOR =* to flash the day and CLOCK SET
<€)-crson [F> press CURSOR 4/+ to set the day 11881007 su 12 cow
@ The day of the week 1s set automatically.
Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.
<>) y y ¥
1» CURSOR
<>)
5 -execure Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
18° Getting Started
1-4
Selecting a
language
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
ttle
You can change the on-screen display
language.
a
co]
2
Ss
a
nw
Pi
a
a
oD
a
MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR #/$ to [Onaunse
move the cursor (>) to LANGUAGE and pEnausr
press EXECUTE. [were
<j >
OO When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step
EXECUTE
jou)
2 Press CURSOR ¢/¥ to select ENGLISH, ESPANOL, or FRANCAIS,
a > then press EXECUTE.
7)
EXECUTE
Getting Started | 17
*
Presetting
channels
This VCR 1s capable of receiving VHF MENU
channels
2
to
13,
UHF
channels
14
to
69
EXECUTE
and
unscrambled
CATV
channels
1
to
CURSOR
125
First,
we
recommend
that
you
RS
emia
preset the receivable channels in your
area using automatic presetting Then, if
there are any unwanted channels,
disable them manually. If you have
deaded which channels you wish to
preset, set them directly using manual
presetting.
Before you start...
* Tum 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/VIR to display the VTR indicator mm the VCR's display
window.
.
cy
=
=
a
=
gs
aa
3B
2
Presetting all receivable channels automatically
1
sweww
Press
MENU,
then
press
CURSOR
4/#
to
©)
move
the
cursor
(»)
to
TUNER
PRESET
and
press
EXECUTE.
<j
eS
When
using
the
EASY
SET
UP
procedure,
Co
skip
this
step
*
EXECUTE
(om)
continued
Getting Started . 19
|

Presetting channels (continued)
3
cy
<<) cues
* To preset cable TV channels
Press CURSOR @/= to set ANTENNA/
CABLE to CABLE
* To preset VHF and UHF channels
Qs
conser (> e
@ Press CURSOR €=/ = to set ANTENNA/
CABLE to ANT
ANTENNA / CABLE *ANT CABLE
4
or
«EXECUTE
Press CURSOR t/# to select AUTO
<)> PRESET, then press EXECUTE
All receivable channels are preset in
numenical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found,
presetting stops and the picture from the
lowest numbered channel 1s displayed on
the TV screen
igesaagseetaes,
20° Getting Started
Presetting channels (continued)
if the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)
function automatically tunes in channels
clearly lf, however, the picture of a
channel 1s not clear, you can also use the
manual tuning function
CURSOR
thie
Number
i buttons,
ENTER
1 «MENU
om)
+ EXECUTE
C
Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,
then press EXECUTE
‘TUNEP PRESET cH
ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTC PRESET
PMANUAL SET “ADD ERASE
AFT *ON OFF
FINE TUNING
Seo
©8608 O0GGO
Press the number buttons to select the
channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER
Selected channel
TUNER PRESET
ANTEWKA CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTC PRESET
DISANUAL SET
a
a
FINE TUNING
=)
Qh
Press CURSOR #, $ to select FINE
TUNING
The fine tuning meter appears
TUNER PRESET CHS
ANTENNA CABLE ANT+CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET «ADO ERASE
aT <ON OFF
FINE TURING
4
* EXECUTE
<=)
Use
Press CURSOR <=, = to adjust toa
clearer picture, then press EXECLIE
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF
Tut EE PRESET He
ENTENDA CABLE ANT*CABLE
4UTC PRESET
Mat UAL SET ADD ERASE
22° Getting Started
Presetting/disabling
channels manually
MENU
EXECUTE =
CURSOR cc
thie
wo
2
=
a
Number a
buttons,
ENTER
CH +/-
i
i
0
Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,
then press EXECUTE
* To preset a channel Channel to be preset
Basic Operations
OE
SEES
ESE
A
AE
REESE
Playing
a
tape
S 4 2 1 Press the number buttons to enter the
Ps , channel number, then press ENTER ANTENNA / CABLE ANT *CABLE
ORORO) i
00 2 Press CURSOR <=/=> to set MANUAL
SET to ADD
*cH * To disable a channel Channel to be disabled
1 Press CH +/- to select the channel TUNER PRESET 7)
number
ANTENNA
/CABLE
ANT
*CABLE
2 Press CURSOR @/=> to set MANUAL [ ,AMTORRESET.
SET to ERASE On anias e
3 “EXECUTE —_- Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press
F\FCL TF
continued
Getting Started | 21
@ BET
COUNTER
RESET
DISPLAY
tf PAUSE
@/® SEARCH
> PLAY
be FF
suoneedg rIseg
STOP
<4 REW
Turn on your TV and set :t to the video channel
Insert a tape
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically 1f you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed
continued
Basic Operations | 23

eT
Playing
the
tape
(continued)
Recording
TV
programs
3
Press
[>
PLAY
When
the
tape
teaches
the
end,
it
wil]
rewind
automatically
Additional tasks
rien eee
To
Press
DISPLAY
Stop play msToP
Paure play 44 PAUSE
Resume
play
after
pause
1
PAUSE
or
>>
PLAY
inbUT
SHLECr
Search
forward
b>
FF
or
&
SEARCH
dunng
playback
TAPE
SPEED
Search backward “#4 REW or & SEARCH dunng plavback
Fast-forward
the
tape
>
FF
dunng
stop
de
Rewind the tape “é@ REW dunng stop
Eject
the
tape
@
EJECT
@
REC
Hy
a
o
To use the time counter 3
At
the
point
on
the
tape
that
you
want
to
find
later,
press
COUNTER
RESET
g
The
counter
in
the
display
window
resets
to
“OHOOMO0S
”
Search
for
the
8
point
afterwards
by
refernng
to
the
counter
3
anne
fle LI hte LILIs
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 V'CR but
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed
* The counter resets to “OHOOM(0S” w henever a tape 1s remnserted
* The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording
1 Turn on your TV and set st to the video channel
To record from a cable box, turn it on
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place
continued
Basic Operations | 25
24; Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
To watch another TV program while recording
1 Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window
2 Ifthe TV 1s 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
3
Press INPLT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display
WNPUT.
SELECT
window
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
5 ote Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP © To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander
vides ding time three times as long as SP, however, SP Enter the channel number, then press ENTER
jo) EP provides recording 8 * You can select a \ ideo source from the LINE IN jacks using INPUT SELECT
roduces better picture and audio quahty ]
P P 4 Z * The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the =
information won't be recorded on the tape A
* If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV When using 9
a cable box, make sure to leave it on 2
a
=
==
=
Notes
x
6 erec * The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as s
Press @ REC to start recording T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode *
* The display doesn’t appear dunng stil] (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion
playback
¢ It mav take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining
To
stop
recording
tape
length
after
you
press
DISPLAY
Press i STOP
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY The white bar indicates the appronimate length of tape
remaming The remaining time indicator also appears in the display
window
[S- ——7w £} Remaining tape length
[o_o 22h Time counter
To check the remaining time of a T-140, T-180 or longer tape, set TAPE
SELECS in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “180” (For details, see page
xv
26 Basic Operations

Recording TV
programs using
H POWER
the timer
MENU
EXECUTE
You can preset up to eight programs ata CURSOR
time
7 a
as
title
Before you start ..
© Check that the VCR clock 1s set to the
correct time
* Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel When using a cable INPUT
box, turn it on SELECT
* Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place Make sure the tape 1s longer
than the total recording hme
1 «MENU Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ TUEE SET/CHECK 31 16 SU
Cc) CHECK, then press EXECUTE
I>
28 Basic Onerations
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 im timer recording standby after using the VCR
You can also do the following tasks hile the VCR 1s recording
* Reset the counter
* Display tape snformation 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 on the VCR until the VCR beeps The VCR turns off and
the O-» indicator appears in the display window The VCR will not work
except for timer recording
To unlock the VCR, hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps
The VCR turns on and the O-m indicator disappears from the display
window
30 Basic Operatrons
i)
Set the date, start and stop times, channel TMERSET/CHEGK 31/38 SU
START STOP CH
[> number and tape speed
1 Press CURSOR =* to flash each stem in
turn
2 Press CURSOR #/$ to set each stem
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 1s 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” mn the “CH” position
Press CURSOR = to confirm the setting
Qe (> The cursor (>) appears at the begsnning of the ine To enter another
>) setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2
A execute Press EXECUTE
C
5 * POWER Press POWER to turn off the VCR
O The TIMER indicator on the VCR hghts up and the VCR stands by
for recording When using a cable box, leave it on
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press Ill STOP
Datly/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 —+ SU-SA —» MO-SA —+ MO-FR — EVERY SA-> . —+*
EVERY MO —+ EVERY SU — 1 month later — (dates count down) —» the
current date
Tips
* To set the channel, vou can also use the CH+/- or number buttons
* To set the tape speed, vou can also use TAPE SPEED
continued
Basic Operations
Additional Operations
Playing/searching
at various speeds
4» SLOW
<i
FRAME
a>
&/@ SEARCH
[> PLAY
>> FF
44 REW
Playback options Operation
Fast-forward/rewind During stop press >> FF or 4 REW
View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, keep pressing P FF During
forward or rewind rewind Pressing <4 REW
Play at high speed Dung play back or pause, press @ SEARCH or &
SFARCH To change direction press > or <=
Play in slow motion During play back or pause, press I SLOW To change
direction, press > or <<
Play frame by frame Duming pause, press 1 FRAME or “fl FRAME Hold
the button down to play one frame each second
Play m reverse Dunng playback press <
Rewind and start play During stop, press => PLAY on the VCR while
pressing 44 REW on the VCR
To resume normal playback
Press > PLAY
Tip
* Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- buttons on the VCR af
~ Streaks appear while plaving mm slow motion
~ The picture shakes while pausing
Notes
« The sound 15 muted dung these operations
* Tapes recorded m the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this \CR but
the picture quaaty cannot be guarantevu
* The prture may have snow
~when playing al high speed in reverse:
~whoen plasing m reverse slow motion
—- when playing im reverse
suonesedg 21Seg
29
Additional Operations , 31

Recording TV
programs using
the quick timer
After starting recording in the normal
way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automahcally after a specified
duration
QUICK TIMER
1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once
ca
C3 ca
2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 munutes
Pee 00 —---- 10 30> 11 “7
The duration decreases minute by munute 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 ™@ STOP
Using the quick timer during stop mode
1 Press QUICK TIMER
2 Press CH +/-or INPUT SELECT to <elect the channel you want to
record
3 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration
The recording starts
32 | Additional Operations
Checking/
changing/
canceling timer
settings
POWER
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
thier
Before you start ..
« Tum on your TV and set it to the
video channel TIMER CLEAR
1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR
2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK
* If you want to change a setting, goontothe [Fugnesriomec ine oo
next step DATE "START STOP CH
bis17 MO? COW 6 COM 6S
* If you do not need to change the settings, WOo EAT OOM 3-00N LE
press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR to
return to recording standby
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3 Press CURSOR */# to select the settmg you want to change or cancel
* To change the setting, press CURSOR ¢*/** to flash the item you
want to change, and press CURSOR 4/$ to reset st Then, press
CoRR => repeatedly unt: the cursor (P) appears at the beginning
of the hne
* To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR
4 Press EXECUTE
If any timer settings remam, turn off the VCR to return to recording
standby
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has pnonty and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has fimshed If the programs start at
the same time, the program hsted first in the menu has prionty
Program 1 S——— >
Program 2
Will.be cut off
Additonal Operations 33
|
el
Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
Recording stereo programs
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs When a stereo
program 1s received, the STEREO indicator lights up If there 1s noise in the
stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to
OFF The sound will be recorded im monaural (on both hi-fi: and normal
audio tracks) but with less noise For detatls, see page 37
Recording bilingual programs
Normally, this VCR records only the mam sound When a SAP (Secand
Audio Program) 1s received, the SAP indicator hghts up To record only SAP
sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP For
detarls, 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 Indicator on the TV screen
Stereo STEREO ~ ;
Left channel ~ L
Right channel ~ “R
Monaural sound on the normal audio track* No indicator appears
* Usually the mixed sound of left and nght channels
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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 1s recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape
Stereo
Monaural sound
Normal audio track i
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Notes
* To play a tape m stereo, you must use the A/V connections
« When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound 1s heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting
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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the tracking indicator % flashes in the display window, then goes off),
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
NORMAL TRACKING.
==------= s----===5
Tracking meter
About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automancally improv es recording and
playback quality by adyusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads
and tape To maintain better picture quahty, we recommend that you set
APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menv (with the APC indicator in
the display window hit)
APC playback
The APC function automatically » orks on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the
tape using the APC function (the APC md.cator flashes rapidly) This
adjustment 1s retained unt] the tape 1s 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 1s 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 1s. a delay of a few seconds before the \ CR actually starts recording while the
VCR analy zes the tape To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
APC mdhcatar flashes slow lv) and press @ REC to have the VCR analy ze the tape
After the APC indicator stops flashing, pres Il PALSE to start recording
immediately If vou press fl PAUSE before the APC mdicator stops flashing, the
APC ninchon 1s canceled
36 | Additional Operations
SAA Se EES I 4 rT a 5 5, 8 Rc PTS
Changing menu options
1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED
OPTIONS
ADVANCED OPTIONS:
PAUTOSTEREO ON OFF
TUNER AUDIO. = «MAIN SAP
APC OFF
‘TAPE SELECT
AUTOTAPE SPEED *ON OFF
SHARPNESS. L-a--H
+0N
AUTO 180
Press CURSOR #/¥ to select the option to change, then press CURSOR
=/=> to change the setting
Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen
Menu choices
Inthal settings are indicated in bold pnnt
Editing with another VCR
How to hook up to record on this VCR
This VCR (Recorder) TV
LINE IN
LINE OUT
A >
=>
VMC-810 audio/video cable
oh Signal flow (not supplied)
How to hook up to a stereo system
Connect LINE IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo sy stem, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supphed)
Notes
¢ Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color
© If the other VCR 1s a monaural ts pe, use a connecting cable such as Sony VMC-
910MS
© If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OLT jacks of the other
VCR, select the nput correctly to prevent a humming nove
38 | Additional Operations
Menu option Set this option to
ALTO STEREO ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise, the >
sound changes to monaural
TUNER AUDIO MAIN to record the main sound, SAP to record the SAP
(Second Audio Program) sound
APC ON to suntch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
function and improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC
TAPE SELECT AUTO or 180 (when using a T-140, T-180 or longer tape) to
select the tape length and display the remaining time
correctly
AUTOTAPESPEED —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
SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the
picture L to turn off the sharpness control
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1
Operation
(when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
* Tum on your TV and set 3t 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
Tt pause
@ REC
1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other
(playback) VCR Search for the pomt to start playback and set it to
playback pause
2 Inserta tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Search for the point to start recording and press #1 PAUSE
3 Press @ REC on this VCR and set st to recording pause
4 Tostart ednting, press the I PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time
To stop editing
Press the li STOP buttons on both VCRs
Note
* If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won't start recording
with the APC funchon To record a tape with the APC function, press @ REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape Then when vou
start recording in step 4 press 41 PAUSE immedhately after the APC mdicator stops
flashing If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC
function ts canceled
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Additional Information
General setup information
Setting the RF unit
When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT
using only the antenna cable, you must Gas Cue
set the RF UNIT swatch on the rear of the
VCR so that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the VCR
POWER CHANNEL +/-
1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH 3 or CH 4,
whichever channel 1s not used in your area If both are used, set the
switch to either channel
Press POWER to turn on the VCR
Press TV/VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VIR indicator
in the VCR's display window
Press CHANNEL +/- to display a channel number in the display
window Select an active channel number in your area
Turn on your TV and set :t 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
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Additional information
I FS 2 a I I ES
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details
ea]
2
(3)
(4)
5)
&
[7]
SLV-LS5O/L70HF/X5
POWER switch/indicator 1 PAUSE button (23, 39)
Tape compartment CHANNEL/TRACKING +/-
buttons (26, 31, 36)
44 & REW button (23, 31)
{19 EASY SET UP button (10, 12, 14, 16)
[> PLAY button (23, 31)
ff} Remote sensor (5)
b> & FF button (23, 31)
EJECT button (23)
@ REC button (26, 39)
[fJ LINE-2 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
@
STOP
button
(23,
26)
(SLV-495
/L50/X5)
LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks
(SLV-685HF/695HF/L70HF)
(14 JOG button (SLV-L50/L70HF/X5)
{| CLICK JOG SHUTTLE ring
(SLV-L50/L70HF/ X5)
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aA
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RS
a
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
300-ohm twin
lead cable
EAC-32 Antenna
connector (not
supphed)
1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector
2
Wing
the
twin
leads
around
the
screws
on
the
antenna
connector
3 Retighten the screws
Attaching a UHF/VHF band 300-ohm twin
mixer lead cable
When using both 75-ohm coamal cable
and 300-ohm twin Jead cable for VHF/
UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/
VHF band separator/mxer (not
supphed) to connect the antenna to the
VCR
EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
t supplted)
75-ohm coaxial
cable
Loosen the screws on the mixer
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer
Retighten the screws
PWNh
Connect the 75-ohhm coaxial cable to the mixer
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Display window
(1)
TIMER
indicator
(29)
[B}
APC
indicator
(36)
[2]
REC
(recording)
indicator
[9]
Time
counter/clock/line/channel
indicator
(24,
26)
(3) VTR indicator (27)
[4] o (Child Lock) indicator (30)
(5) SAP indicator (34)
[6] Remaining time indicator (26)
(EXCEPT SLV-L40/L50/L60HF/
L70HF/X5/X6HF)
& (tracking) indicator (36)
(0 Tape speed indicator (26)
fi) Tape indicator
ff] STEREO indicator (34)
46 | Additional Information

Rear panel
ff] AC power cord
[2] LINE IN or LINE-1 IN
AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Mono model)
LINE IN or LINE-1 IN
AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks
(38) (HiFi model)
(3) VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (9,
11, 13, 15)
Remote commander
48 | Additional Information
[4] RF UNIT switch (40)
(5) LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO
jacks (8)
(6) CABLE BOX CONTROL CTRL
S OUT jack
(SLV-495 / 685HF /695HF)
continued
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
(0 TV/VIR remote control switch
(5)
[2] # EJECT button (23)
(3) Menu operation buttons (17, 37)
MENU button
CURSOR #/$/4=/=> buttons
EXECUTE button
[4] COUNTER RESET button (24)
[5] DISPLAY button (26)
(6) TIMER CLEAR button (33)
QUICK TIMER button (32)
INPUT SELECT button (27, 29, 39)
TAPE SPEED button (26)
{iG @ REC button (26, 39)
{ 4» SLOW button (31)
(3 <4 /1»FRAME</> buttons (31)
1-11E
POWER switch (29)
{4 AUDIO MONITOR button (34)
[3 TV/VTR button (27)
Channe] number/ENTER buttons
(21, 22)
fi7] CH +/- buttons (21, 26)
[8] VOL +/- buttons
( § PAUSE button (23)
20) €3/€ SEARCH buttons (23, 31)
2] > PLAY button (23, 31)
23 >> FF button (23, 31)
23} # STOP button (23, 26)
€4 REW button (23, 31)
Additional Iniormauon
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SLV-495/495PX/675HF/675HFPX/676HF/685HF/695HF/L40CS/L40MX/L40PA/L50CS/L50MX/
L50PA/L60HFCS/L60HFMX/L60HFPA/L70HFCS/L70HFMX/L70HFPA/X5MX/X6HFMX
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. CASE AND FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY
@ Tapping screws
@Claws y @ Tapping screws
@Connector
(from CN401 on MA-289 board)
@Claws
2-2. POWER BLOCK
@Screws
@Power block