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

Video CassetteRecorder

©1996 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

Owner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of theunit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealerregarding this product.

Model No. _________________________

Serial No. _________________________

3-856-995-11 (1)

SLV-675HFSLV-675HF PXSLV-676HF

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WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,draperies) that may block the ventilationslots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sourcessuch as radiators or air ducts, or in a placesubject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclinedposition. It is designed to be operated in ahorizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away fromequipment with strong magnets, such asmicrowave 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 condenseinside the VCR and cause damage to thevideo head and tape. When you first installthe unit, or when you move it from a cold toa warm location, wait for about one hourbefore operating the unit.

InformationFor customers in the USACAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby 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 thereceiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CautionTelevision programs, films, video tapes andother materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such material maybe contrary to the provisions of the copyrightlaws. Also, use of this recorder with cabletelevision transmission may requireauthorization from the cable televisiontransmission and/or program owner.

This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presence ofuninsulated “dangerousvoltage” within the product’senclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presence ofimportant operating andmaintenance (servicing)instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTIONTo prevent electric shock, do not use thispolarized AC plug with an extension cord,receptacle or other outlet unless the blades canbe 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,operate the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug theunit and have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating it any further.

• (SLV-675HF/676HF) One blade of the plugis wider than the other for the purpose ofsafety and will fit into the power outlet onlyone way. If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, contact your Sonydealer.

• (SLV-675HF/676HF) Unplug the unit fromthe wall outlet if you do not intend to use itfor an extended period of time. Todisconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug,never by the cord.

Installing• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

internal heat buildup.

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3Introduction

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander7 Step 3: Hookups

17 Selecting a language18 Setting the clock19 Presetting channels

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Basic Operations

23 Playing a tape25 Recording TV programs28 Recording TV programs using the

timer

Additional Operations

31 Playing/searching at variousspeeds

32 Recording TV programs using thequick timer

33 Checking/changing/cancelingtimer settings

34 Recording stereo and bilingualprograms

36 Adjusting the picture37 Changing menu options38 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

40 General setup information42 Troubleshooting44 Specifications45 Index to parts and controls50 Indexback cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

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Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono)

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-typeconnectors

• Plug adaptor (SLV-675HF PX)

If the plug supplied with your VCR does notfit your power outlet, attach the suppliedadaptor to the plug.

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Using the remote commanderYou can use this remotecommander to operate this VCRand a Sony TV. Buttons on theremote commander marked witha dot (•) can be used to operateyour Sony TV.

Inserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries bymatching the + and – on thebatteries to the diagram inside thebattery compartment.

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

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 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.

continued

To operate

the VCR

a Sony TV

Set TV / VTR to

VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Remote sensor

TV / VTR

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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

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.

Codenumber

09

03

03,08,12

04,13

04,12,13,17

04,12

06,19

03,04

08

16

03

06,18

05,14

Manufacturer

RCA

Sampo

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sharp

Sylvania

Teknika

Toshiba

Wards

Yorx

Zenith

Codenumber

04,10

12

11

12

07,10,11

03,05,18

08,12

03,08,14

07

03,04,12

12

15

Manufacturer

Sony

Akai

AOC

Centurion

Coronado

Curis-Mathes

Daytron

Emerson

Fisher

General Electric

Gold Star

Hitachi

J.C.Penny

Codenumber

01

04

04

12

03

12

12

03,04,14

11

06,10

03,04,17

02,03

04,12

Manufacturer

JVC

KMC

Magnavox

Marantz

MGA/Mitsubishi

NEC

Panasonic

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Portland

Quasar

Radio Shack

Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If yourTV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s codenumber.

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 thenumber buttons. Then release POWER.

Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VTR buttons tocontrol your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) tocontrol a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VTR to VTR .

Code numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time untilyou find the one that works with your TV.

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Hookups

Selecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook upyour VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the followingpages to set up your VCR.

Step 3

If you have

TV that has audio/video input

Antenna only, no cable TV

Cable box with many scrambledchannels

No cable box or cable box with only afew scrambled channels

Cable box with onlya few scrambledchannels, 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, pagenumbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-stepinstructions.

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 any of the examples provided, see your nearest

Sony dealer or qualified technician.

CautionConnections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals ofthe TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure todo so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the FederalCommunications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Neverconnect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antennaand VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Use

Audio/video (A/V) hookup, thenfollow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2

Hookup 3

Hookup 4

Refer to

Page 8

Pages 9 and 10

Pages 11 and 12

Pages 13 and 14

Pages 15 and 16

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If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better pictureand sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputsof your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/Vinputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finishedsetting 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 theseconnections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cablehookups.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR Stereo receiver

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

TV

VCR Stereo receiver

Audio/video cable (supplied)

TV

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

AUX IN

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN

LINE OUT

Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)

NoteTo 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 thebuilding, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV).

A 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 14 and higher)• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

Pages 9 and 10

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you getchannels 2–13 only)

Hookup 1

or

or

VHF/UHFMatch the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.

A

Rear of TV

B

VHFC

UHF

VHF

A

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

or

or

Match the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.

B For connector typesB and C, no UHFconnection isrequired.

C

UHF

VHF

VCR

UHF

VHF

UHF

VCR

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directlyIf your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an externalantenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF INconnector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use aU/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 41.

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1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.

For details, see page 40. Ifyou made A/V connections(page 8), you can skip thisstep.

2 Press EASY SET UP on theVCR.

Hookup 1: VCR setup

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1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.

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

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.


SET UP

ENGLISH

FRANÇAISESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXTCANCEL

::

EXECUTEEASY SET UP

EASY SET UP

SET UP

1

CLOCK SET

NEXTCANCEL

::

EXECUTEEASY SET UP

/ 1 / 1 9 9 7 WE 1 2 : 0 0 AM

SET UPTUNER PRESET

NEXTCANCEL

:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /EXECUTE

.Normal display

SET UPAUTO PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

EXECUTING

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

/

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Pages 11 and 12

Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21Cable 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

Hookup 2

Wall

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

or

or

A

B

C

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the typeof connector onyour TV: A, B, orC.

For connectortypes B and C, noUHF connectionis required.

Cable box

VCR

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2 Turn on your cable box.

3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

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CH4

Hookup 2: VCR setup

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.


3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 19.



EASY SET UP

SET UP

ENGLISH

FRANÇAISESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXTCANCEL

::

EXECUTEEASY SET UP

SET UPTUNER PRESET

NEXTCANCEL

:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /EXECUTE

SET UP

1

CLOCK SET

NEXTCANCEL

::

EXECUTEEASY SET UP

/ 1 / 1 9 9 7 WE 1 2 : 0 0 AM

.Normal display

SET UPAUTO PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

EXECUTING

/

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

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Hookup 3

No cable box, or cable box with only a fewscrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if yourcable system scrambles only a few channels.


• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can’t do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

A Match the typeof connectoron your TV: A,B, or C.VHF

B

C

UHF

VHF

UHF

Cable box

Connect this cabledirectly to your TV ifyou don't have acable box.

VCRWall

or

or

For connectortypes B and C, noUHF connectionis required.

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

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2 Turn on your cable box.

3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.


3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 19.


CH3RF UNIT

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Hookup 3: VCR setup

EASY SET UP

SET UP

ENGLISH

FRANÇAISESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXTCANCEL

::

EXECUTEEASY SET UP

SET UP

1

CLOCK SET

NEXTCANCEL

::

EXECUTEEASY SET UP

/ 1 / 1 9 9 7 WE 1 2 : 0 0 AM

SET UPTUNER PRESET

NEXTCANCEL

:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

.

/

Normal display

SET UPAUTO PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

EXECUTING

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Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, usingan A/B switch

Recommended use

By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to recordboth scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.


• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on theVCR (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/Bswitch is set to B)

A/B switch

A

VCR

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHFA

VHFB

UHF

VHFC

UHF

Match the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.

For connectortypes B and C, noUHF connection isrequired.

B

Wall Cable box

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

Splitter

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Hookup 4: VCR setup

CH3RF UNIT

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2 Set the A/B switch to “A”

3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL)or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 17.


3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 19.

4 The AUTO PRESETstarts.

4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2,3 or 4). For details, see page 21.1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

2 Enter the cable box output channel.

3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.

EASY SET UP

SET UP

ENGLISH

FRANÇAISESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXTCANCEL

::

EXECUTEEASY SET UP

SET UPTUNER PRESET

NEXTCANCEL

:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /EXECUTE

Cable box output channel

SET UPAUTO PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

EXECUTING /

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

.Normal display

TUNER PRESET CH3

ANTENNA / CABLEAUTO PRESETMANUAL SETAFTFINE TUNING

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

SET UP

1

CLOCK SET

NEXTCANCEL

::

EXECUTEEASY SET UP

/ 1 / 1 9 9 7 WE 1 2 : 0 0 AM

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Selecting alanguage

You can change the on-screen displaylanguage.

MENUEXECUTECURSOR>/./?//

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

FRANÇAISESPAÑOL

1 Press MENU, then press COUSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE andpress EXECUTE.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip this step.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL , or FRANÇAIS,then press EXECUTE.

• MENU

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Setting the clock

Set the time and date to use the timerfeature for recording programs.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel

(channel 3 or 4). If your TV isconnected to the VCR using A/Vconnections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VTR to display the VTRindicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET andpress EXECUTE.


2 Press CURSOR >/. to set the month.

3 Press CURSOR / to flash the day andpress CURSOR >/. to set the day.

The day of the week is set automatically.

4 Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.

5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.

MENUEXECUTE

CURSOR>/./?//

CLOCK SET

1 / 1 / 19 9 7 WE 12 : 00 AM

• EXECUTE

• MENU

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

CLOCK SET

11 / 1 / 19 9 7 SU 12 : 00 AM6

CLOCK SET

11 / 1 / 19 9 7 SA 12 : 00 AM

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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Presettingchannels

This VCR is capable of receiving VHFchannels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to125. First, we recommend that youpreset the receivable channels in yourarea using automatic presetting. Then, ifthere are any unwanted channels,disable them manually. If you havedecided which channels you wish topreset, set them directly using manualpresetting.

Before you start…

• Turn 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 videoinput.

• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

MENU

EXECUTE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

CURSOR>/./?//

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESETand press EXECUTE.


2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ANTENNA/CABLE.

• MENU

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

• CURSOR

continued

TUNER PRESET CH1


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

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3 • To preset cable TV channels:

Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:

Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.

4 Press CURSOR >/. to select AUTOPRESET, then press EXECUTE.

All receivable channels are preset innumerical sequence. When no morereceivable channels can be found,presetting stops and the picture from thelowest numbered channel is displayed onthe TV screen.

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

Presetting channels (continued)

TUNER PRESET CH1


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET CH2


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET CH2


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

PLEASE WAIT

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Numberbuttons,ENTER

Presetting/disablingchannels manually

EXECUTE

CH +/–

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press EXECUTE.

2 • To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter thechannel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUALSET to ADD.

• To disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/– to select the channelnumber.

2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUALSET to ERASE.

3 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then pressEXECUTE.

• MENU

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

• CH

Channel to be preset

TUNER PRESET CH5


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET CH5


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

Channel to be disabled

• EXECUTE

continued

CURSOR>/./?//

MENU

• EXECUTE

TUNER PRESET CH1


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

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Presetting channels (continued)

If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)function automatically tunes in channelsclearly. If, however, the picture of achannel is not clear, you can also use themanual tuning function.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press EXECUTE.

2 Press the number buttons to select thechannel you want to fine-tune, then pressENTER.

3 Press CURSOR >/. to select FINETUNING.

The fine tuning meter appears.

4 Press CURSOR ?// to adjust to aclearer picture, then press EXECUTE.

Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

Selected channel

• MENU

• EXECUTE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

TUNER PRESET CH5


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET CH5


ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET CH5


ANT

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

6 EJECT

COUNTERRESETDISPLAY

· PLAY

) FF

p STOP

0 REW

3/# SEARCHP PAUSE

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playingautomatically if you insert a tape with itssafety tab removed.

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Playing the tape (continued)

3 Press · PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To

Stop play

Pause play

Resume play after pause

Search forward

Search backward

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

Press

p STOP

P PAUSE

P PAUSE or · PLAY

) FF or # SEARCH during playback

0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback

) FF during stop

0 REW during stop

6 EJECT

PLAY

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for thepoint afterwards by referring to the counter.

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 VCR but

the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.• The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

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Recording TVprograms

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

To record from a cable box, turn it on.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

r REC

TAPE SPEED

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

CH +/–

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Recording TV programs (continued)

3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.

4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.

5 Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SPproduces better picture and audio quality.

6 Press r REC to start recording.

VTR

SP

• CH

VTR

SP

TAPESPEED

VTR

EP

REC

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of taperemaining. The remaining time indicator also appears in the displaywindow.

To check the remaining time of a T-140, T-180 or longer tape, set TAPESELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “180.” (For details, see page37.)

INPUTSELECT

Time counter

S

0 : 00 : 22

E

SP

Remaining tape length

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To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window.

2 If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TVinput; if not, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off thesafety tab as illustrated. To record on a tapeagain, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

Tips• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.

Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.• You can select a video source from the LINE IN jacks using INPUT SELECT.• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the

information won’t be recorded on the tape.• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using

a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as

T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.• The display doesn’t appear during still (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion

playback.• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining

tape length after you press DISPLAY.

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Recording TVprograms usingthe timer

You can preset up to eight programs at atime.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to thecorrect time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel. When using a cablebox, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab inplace. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK, then press EXECUTE.

• MENU

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

TIMER SET / CHECK SU1 1 / 1 6DATE

– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––

START STOP CH– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––

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2 Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber and tape speed:

1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item inturn.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item.To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? toreturn to that setting and reset.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week,press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” on this page.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN jacks, pressINPUT SELECT to display “L” in the “CH” position.

3 Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.

The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter anothersetting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.

4 Press EXECUTE.

5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands byfor recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Daily/weekly recordingIn step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each timeyou press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below.

Tips• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.• To set the tape speed, you can also use TAPE SPEED.

the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n ..... nEVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down) n thecurrent date

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• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

• POWER


– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––

START STOP CH11 / 16 – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––– / –– – : –– – : –– ––

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. TheTIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to pressPOWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter.• Display tape information 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 andthe H indicator appears in the display window. The VCR will not workexcept for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps.The VCR turns on and the H indicator disappears from the displaywindow.

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Playing/searchingat various speeds

Additional Operations

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· PLAY

) FF

Playback options

Fast-forward/rewind

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play in slow motion

Play frame by frame

Play in reverse

Rewind and start play

Operation

During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.

During fast-forward, keep pressing ) FF. Duringrewind, keep pressing 0 REW.

During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3SEARCH. To change direction, press > or <.

During playback or pause, press & SLOW. To changedirection, press > or <.

During pause, press 7 FRAME or ' FRAME. Holdthe button down to play one frame each second.

During playback, press <.

During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR whilepressing 0 REW on the VCR.

To resume normal playbackPress · PLAY.

Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if:

– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.– The picture shakes while pausing.

Notes• The sound is muted during these operations.• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but

the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.• The picture may have snow:

– when playing at high speed in reverse– when playing in reverse slow motion– when playing in reverse.

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Recording TVprograms usingthe quick timer

After starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automatically after a specifiedduration.

To extend the durationPress QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop the VCR while recordingPress p STOP.

Using the quick timer during stop mode

1 Press QUICK TIMER.

2 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want torecord.

3 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration.

The recording starts.

1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.

2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stopsrecording and turns off automatically.

QUICK TIMER

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Checking/changing/canceling timersettings

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.

1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK:

• If you want to change a setting, go on to thenext step.

• If you do not need to change the settings,press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR toreturn to recording standby.

3 Press CURSOR >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel:

• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?// to flash the item youwant to change, and press CURSOR >/. to reset it. Then, pressCURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginningof the line.

• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.

4 Press EXECUTE.

If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recordingstandby.

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program startsrecording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start atthe same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1

Program 2

Will be cut off


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Recording stereo and bilingualprograms

Recording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereoprogram is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in thestereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu toOFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normalaudio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 37.

Recording bilingual programsNormally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (SecondAudio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAPsound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. Fordetails, see page 37.

Selecting the sound while playingPress AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound. (The sound beingrecorded will not change.)

Stereo program

To listen to

Stereo

Left channel

Right channel

Monaural sound on the normal audio track*

Indicator on the TV screen

STEREO

L

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Notes• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural

regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recordedonto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded ontothe normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Stereo

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track(main track)

Stereo sound(left/right channels)

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the trackingAlthough 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 todisplay the tracking meter. The distortion shoulddisappear as you press one of the two buttons (the

indicator lights up). To resume automatictracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording andplayback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video headsand tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you setAPC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator inthe display window lit).

APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rentaltapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

APC recordingWhenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to thetape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). Thisadjustment is retained until the tape is 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 is automatically changed from the

SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in theEP mode with the APC function.

• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while theVCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (theAPC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyze the tape.After the APC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recordingimmediately. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, theAPC function is canceled.

NORMAL TRACKING

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Changing menu options

1 Press MENU and select ADVANCEDOPTIONS.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select the option to change, then press CURSOR?// to change the setting.

3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

ADVANCED OPTIONS

AUTO STEREOTUNER AUDIOAPC

ONMAIN

••

OFFSAP

ON• OFF

SHARPNESS

TAPE SELECTAUTO TAPE SPEED

L H

AUTO• 1ON• OFF

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Menu option

AUTO STEREO

TUNER AUDIO

APC

TAPE SELECT

AUTO TAPE SPEED

SHARPNESS

Set this option to

ON to receive stereo programs. OFF to reduce noise; thesound changes to monaural.

MAIN to record the main sound, SAP to record the SAP(Second Audio Program) sound.

ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)function and improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC.

AUTO or 180 (when using a T-140, T-180 or longer tape) toselect the tape length and display the remaining timecorrectly.

ON to change the timer recording tape speed automaticallyto the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorterthan the recording time, OFF to keep the set tape speed.

L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of thepicture. L to turn off the sharpness control.


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Editing with another VCR

How to hook up to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder) TV

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

: Signal flow

LINE IN

How to hook up to a stereo systemConnect LINE IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on thestereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).

Notes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.• If the other VCR is a monaural type, use a connecting cable such as Sony VMC-

910MS.• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other

VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

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Operation(when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the

video channel.• Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

commander to display “L” in thedisplay window.

• Press TAPE SPEED on the remotecommander to select the tape speed,SP or EP.

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it toplayback pause.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.

3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.

4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the sametime.

To stop editingPress the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Note• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording

with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC againduring recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when youstart recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stopsflashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APCfunction is canceled.

P PAUSE

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Additional Information

General setup information

Setting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TVusing only the antenna cable, you mustset the RF UNIT switch on the rear of theVCR so that the TV can receive thecorrect signal from the VCR.

TV

POWER CHANNEL +/–

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH 3 or CH 4,whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.

2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

3 Press TV/VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VTR indicatorin the VCR’s display window.

4 Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the displaywindow. Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1(channel 3 or 4).

The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If thechannels change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made thecorrect setting.

Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

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EAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)

Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cablefor VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32antenna connector (not supplied) toconnect the antenna to the VCR.

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

3 Retighten the screws.

300-ohm twinlead cable

EAC-66UHF/VHFbandseparator/mixer (notsupplied)

Attaching a UHF/VHF bandmixerWhen using both 75-ohm coaxial cableand 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (notsupplied) to connect the antenna to theVCR.

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.

2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

3 Retighten the screws.

4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

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TroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult yournearest Sony dealer.

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Symptom

The POWER switch does notfunction.

The power is turned on but theVCR does not operate.

The clock has stopped and“–:– –” lights in the displaywindow.

The playback picture does notappear on the TV screen.

The picture isn’t clear.

The picture rolls verticallyduring picture search.

The picture has no sound.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold

down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps andthe H indicator disappears.

• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dryfor over an hour.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from thewall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock(and timer).

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. Ifyou are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video

heads using the Sony T-25CL video head cleaningcassette. If this cleaning cassette isn’t available in yourarea, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sonyservice facility (a standard service charge will berequired). Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the videoheads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consultyour local Sony dealer for more information.

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (orblack & whitescreen appears)

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Symptom

A TV program doesn’t appearon the TV screen.

TV reception is poor.

The tape starts playing as soonas it is inserted.

The tape ejects when you pressr REC.

Nothing happens when youpress r REC.

The timer doesn’t operate.

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander doesnot function.

The tracking indicator doesn’tappear on the screen.

You cannot control other TVs.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

Remedy

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. Ifyou are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Adjust the TV antenna.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on thistape, cover the tab hole.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape isn’t at its end.• Select the correct source. Select a channel number with

the CH +/– buttons when recording TV programs;select “L” with the INPUT SELECT button whenrecording from other equipment.

• Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.• Make sure the tape isn’t at its end.• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed

the current time.• Check that the cable box is turned on.• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

wall outlet for more one hour. Reset the clock andtimer.

• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tapecompartment.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander atthe remote sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander withnew ones if they are weak.

• Make sure the TV / VTR remote control switch is setcorrectly.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor andtracking cannot be adjusted.

• Set your TV’s code number. The code number resets to01 when you replace the batteries of the remotecommander.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, softcloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a milddetergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,such as alcohol or benzine.

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Specifications

SystemFormat

VHS NTSC standardVideo recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo heads

Double azimuth four headsVideo signal

NTSC color, EIA standardsTape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s)EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/16 inches/s)LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s),playback only

Maximum recording/playback time8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind timeApprox. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

Tuner sectionChannel coverage

VHF 2 to 13UHF 14 to 69CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputsLINE IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO IN, phono jack (2)Input level: 327 mVrmsInput impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUTVIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)Standard output: 327 mVrmsLoad impedance: 47 kilohmsOutput impedance: less than 10 kilohms

Timer sectionClock

Quartz lockedTimer indication

12-hour cycleTimer setting

8 programs per month (max.)Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitorBack-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

GeneralPower requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-675HF/676HF)110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (SLV-675HFPX)

Power consumption24 W (max.)

Operating temperature5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

DimensionsApprox. 355 × 102 × 280 mm (w/h/d)(Approx. 14 × 4 1/8 × 111/8 inches) includingprojecting parts and controls

MassApprox. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz)

Supplied accessoriesRemote 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)Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-675HF PX)

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.


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Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

1 POWER switch/indicator

2 Tape compartment

3 0 3 REW button (23, 31)

4 · PLAY button (23, 31)

5 ) # FF button (23, 31)

6 r REC button (26, 39)

7 p STOP button (23, 26)

8 P PAUSE button (23, 39)

9 CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–buttons (26, 31, 36)

0 EASY SET UP button (10, 12, 14, 16)

!¡ Remote sensor (5)

!™ 6 EJECT button (23)


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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

TIMERSTEREO

LP

APC

M S

SAPVTR

EPSP

AMPM

H

8 APC indicator (36)

9 Time counter/clock/line/channelindicator (24, 26)

0 Tape speed indicator (26)

!¡ Tape indicator

!™ STEREO indicator (34)

1 TIMER indicator (29)

2 REC (recording) indicator

3 VTR indicator (27)

4 H (Child Lock) indicator (30)

5 SAP indicator (34)

6 Remaining time indicator (26)

7 (tracking) indicator (36)


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Rear panel

1 AC power cord

2 LINE IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks(38)

3 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (9,11, 13, 15)

4 RF UNIT switch (40)

5 LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEOjacks (8)

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1 TV / VTR remote control switch(5)

2 6 EJECT button (23)

3 Menu operation buttons (17, 37)

MENU buttonCURSOR >/./?// buttonsEXECUTE button

4 COUNTER RESET button (24)

5 DISPLAY button (26)

6 TIMER CLEAR button (33)

7 QUICK TIMER button (32)

8 INPUT SELECT button (27, 29, 39)

9 TAPE SPEED button (26)

!º r REC button (26, 39)

!¡ & SLOW button (31)

!™ '/7FRAME</> buttons (31)

Remote commander

Index to parts and controls (continued)

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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!£ POWER switch (29)

!¢ AUDIO MONITOR button (34)

!∞ TV/VTR button (27)

!§ Channel number/ENTER buttons(21, 22)

!¶ CH +/– buttons (21, 26)

!• VOL +/– buttons

!ª P PAUSE button (23)

@º 3/# SEARCH buttons (23, 31)

@¡ · PLAY button (23, 31)

@™ ) FF button (23, 31)

@£ p STOP button (23, 26)

@¢ 0 REW button (23, 31)

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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E, F, GEasy Set Up 10, 12, 14, 16Editing 38EP mode 26

H, I, J, KHi-fi audio track 35

LLanguage selecting 17Locking the VCR 30LP mode 24, 31

MMonitoring audio 34

N, ONormal audio track 35

PPicture adjustment. SeeAdjusting.Playback 23

at various speeds 31frame-by-frame 31slow motion 31

Presetting channels 19

QQuick timer 32

Index

A, BAccessories supplied 4Adjusting

picture 22, 31, 36tracking 31, 36

AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 22Antenna hookup 9APC (Adaptive PictureControl) 36Audio track 35Audio/video (A/V)hookup 8

CCable hookup 11Canceling timer settings 33Changing timer settings 33Child Lock 30Cleaning the videoheads 42Clock setting 18Connecting

cable TV 11external antennaconnector 41UHF/VHF bandmixer 41

Counter 24

DDisabling channels 21Dubbing. See Editing.

RRecording 25

bilingual programs 34SAP broadcasts 34saving 27stereo broadcasts 34while watching anotherprogram 27

SSafety tab 27SAP (Second AudioProgram) 34Searching at variousspeeds 31SP mode 26

T, U, V, W, X, Y, ZTimer recording 28

canceling timersettings 33changing timersettings 33checking timersettings 33daily/weeklyrecording 29overlapping timerrecordings 33

Tracking adjustment. SeeAdjusting.

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uick reference to using the VCR

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QHookup 3

To play a tape1 If you made A/V

connections, set the TV tovideo input.If you didn’t use A/Vhookup:

• Turn on the cable box.• Set the cable box to

channel 3 or 4.• Set the TV to the output

channel of the cable box(usually 2, 3 or 4).

2 Insert a tape and pressPLAY.

To record a program1 Press MENU and select

TIMER SET/CHECK.2 Set the date, time, and tape

speed.3 Press EXECUTE.4 Insert a tape.5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR’s TV/VTRbutton until the VTRindicator in the displaywindow goes off.

2 Select the channel withyour cable box (if you haveone) or with your TV.

Hookup 1To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and pressPLAY. If there’s no pictureon your TV, press theVCR’s TV/VTR buttonuntil the VTR indicatorcomes on in the displaywindow.

To record a program1 Press MENU and select

TIMER SET/CHECK.2 Set the date, time, and tape

speed.3 Press EXECUTE.4 Insert a tape.5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV1 Turn off the VCR, or press

the VCR’s TV/VTR buttonuntil the VTR indicator inthe display window goesoff.

2 Set the TV to the channelyou want to watch.

Hookup 2To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and pressPLAY. If there’s no pictureon your TV, press theVCR’s TV/VTR buttonuntil the VTR indicatorcomes on in the displaywindow.

To record a program1 Turn on the cable box.2 Set the cable box to the

channel you want torecord.

3 Press MENU and selectTIMER SET/CHECK.

4 Set the date, time, and tapespeed.

5 Press EXECUTE.6 Insert a tape.7 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR’s TV/VTRbutton until the VTRindicator in the displaywindow goes off.

2 Turn on your cable box.3 Set the TV to the cable box

output channel (usually 2,3, or 4).

4 Set the cable box to thechannel you want towatch.


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