Sony SLV-675HF PX User manual

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ONY.
3-856-995-12
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Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner's record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
SLV-675HF
SLV-675HF PX
SLV-676HF
©1996 by Sony Corporation

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’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.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Precautions
Safety
¢ For SLV-675HF/676HF, operate the unit only
on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-675HF PX,
alas the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60
z.
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
ersonnel before operating it any further.
(SLV-675HE/ 676HF) One lade of the plug
is wider than the other for the purpose of
safety and will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your Sony
dealer.
(SLV-675HF/676HF) Unplug the unit from
the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it
for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug,
never by the cord.
Installing
¢ Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
Do not place the unit on surtaces (rugs,
blankets,
ete.)
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 ina place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated ina
horizontal position only. ;
Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
* Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
¢ If the unit is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condense
inside the VCR and cause damage to the
video head and tape. When you first install
the
unit,
or
when
you
move
it
from
a
cold
to
a
warm
location,
wait
for
about
one
hour
before operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment. e
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur ina
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television
transmission and/or program owner.

Table of contents
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Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking =
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
Step 3: Hookups
Selecting a language
Setting the clock
Presetting channels
23
25
28
31
32
33
34
36
37
38
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Recording TV programs
Recording TV programs using the
timer
Additional Operations
Playing /searching at various
speeds
Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
Checking /changing /canceling
timer settings
Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
Adjusting the picture : -
Changing menu options
Editing with another VCR
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‘Additional Information
40 General setup information
42 Troubleshooting
44 Specifications
45 Index to parts and controls
50 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
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4/ Getting Started
Getting Started :
Unpacking
Check
that
you
have
received
the
following
items
with
the
VCR:
¢ Remote commander ¢ 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
e Size AA (R6) batteries
c
¢
Audio/video
cable
(3-phono
to
3-
If
the
plug
supplied
with
your
VCR
does
not
phono)
fit
your
power
outlet,
attach
the
supplied
adaptor
to
the
plug.

(step.
Setting up the remote commander
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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 commander
You can use this remote Remote sensor
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with
a dot (¢) can be used to operate
your Sony TV.
To operate . Set [TVI/[VTR] to
the VCR VTR| and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
a Sony TV. [TV]and pointat the remote sensor on the TV
Notes
e With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
¢ If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
¢ Do not use a new battery with an old one.
* Do not use different types of batteries.
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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 TV|/[VTR’ at the top of the remote commander to :TV |.
2 Hold down POWER, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the
number buttons. Then release POWER.
Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/-, CH +/- and TV/VTR buttons to
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (¢) to
control a Sony TV. To contrel the VCR, reset |TV |// VTR] to; VTR}.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
number number number
Sony 01 — Ivo 7 09 aa RCA 04,10
Akai (isi: s:s*=<i«é‘«KM’ 03 Sampo 12
AOC : 04 : Magnavox 03,08,12 Sanyo aie 1 =
Centurion = 12,2“ Marantz) =(04,13 Scott 12
Coronado 3 MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17 Sears 07,1011
Curis-Mathes 12 NEC 0412s Sharp,—————S—«(8,05,18
Dayton 12 Panasonic 06,19 = Sylvania 08,12
Emerson 03,04,14 Philco 03,04 Teknika 03,08,14
Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07
General Electric 06,10 Pioneer 16 Wards 7 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 different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
_ © If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
¢ When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
Getting Started

Hookups |
Selecting the best hookup option
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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 eh
pages to set up your VCR. sf
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If you have Use Refer to
TV that has audio/video iipuik. : ~ Audio/video (A/V) hookup, t hen Page 8
follow one of the hookups below.
Antenna only, no cable TV. Hookup 1 ‘ Pages 9 and 10°
Cable box with many sorambicd Hookup 2 Pages 11 and 12
channels .
No cable box 0 or wr cable box with only a Hookup 3 Pages 13 and 14
few scrambled channels
Cable box with onlya few Scvambled 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,
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. . F
¢ Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
* If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Caution
Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to
do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal -
Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna
and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
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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” experiertce, 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.
{f 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
-
Stereo
receiver
TV
AUDIO VIDEO
LINEN OOO
LINE OUT) ® @)
AUX IN
[@@)
a
AUDIO OUT
cm
Audio/video cable (supplied)
[EE] Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
VCR Stereo receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE @OO®
LINE OUT () (g) &)
AUX IN
Lg) @]
]
Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
Note
To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-
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.
Getting Started

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Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t
have cable TV). _
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Use this hookup if you're using: 2
¢ VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) B
¢ UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) 2
¢ Separate VHF and UHF antennas a
a
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
gocencceneen po] A Match the type of
. connector on your
VHF TV: A, B, or C.
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UHF
or
VHF
C
ure
UHF
[El 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
Sommieaeeese po] A connector on your
' TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B For connector types
UHE B and G no UHF
connection is
required.
vHE 4
c
UHF
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 41.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not used in your, i
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.
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
Ss
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[LJ EASY SET UP
@ The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(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 ANT and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.
© The AUTO PRESET starts.
10} Getting Started
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
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PLEASE WAIT >
SET UP
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANGAIS
NEXT : EXECUTE
CANCEL : EASY SET UP
SET uP
CLOCK SET
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NEXT EXECUTE
CANCEL EASY SET UP
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
+ ANT CABLE
SELECT : </>
NEXT : EXECUTE
CANCEL : EASY SET UP
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
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