3-856-995-11 (1)
Vid e o Ca sse t t e
Re co rd e r
Operating Instructions
Ow ner’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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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
4
5
7
Step 1: Unpacking
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
Step 3: Hookups
17 Selecting a language
18 Setting the clock
19 Presetting channels
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
23 Playing a tape
40 General setup information
42 Troubleshooting
44 Specifications
25 Recording TV programs
28 Recording TV programs using the
timer
45 Index to parts and controls
50 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s
31 Playing/ searching at various
speeds
32 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
33 Checking/ changing/ canceling
timer settings
34 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
36 Adjusting the picture
37 Changing menu options
38 Editing with another VCR
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Un p a ckin g
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
• Remote commander
• Plug adaptor (SLV-675HF PX)
• Size AA (R6) batteries
• Audio/ video cable (3-phono to 3-
phono)
If the plug supplied with your VCR does not
fit your power outlet, attach the supplied
adaptor to the plug.
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Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r
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.
TV / VTR
To operate
the VCR
Set TV / VTR to
VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
a Sony TV
Notes
•
•
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of 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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St e p 2: Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r (co n t in u e d )
Co n t ro llin g o t h e r TVs w it h t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r
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
2
Set TV / VTR at the top of the remote commander to TV .
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 control 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
JVC
09
RCA
04,10
12
Akai
04
KMC
03
Sampo
Sanyo
Scott
AOC
04
Magnavox
Marantz
03,08,12
04,13
11
Centurion
Coronado
Curis-Mathes
Daytron
Emerson
Fisher
12
12
03
MGA/ Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17
Sears
07,10,11
03,05,18
08,12
03,08,14
07
12
NEC
04,12
06,19
03,04
08
Sharp
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Yorx
12
Panasonic
Philco
03,04,14
11
Philips
General Electric 06,10
Pioneer
Portland
Quasar
16
03,04,12
12
Gold Star
Hitachi
03,04,17
03
02,03
04,12
06,18
05,14
Zenith
15
J.C.Penny
Radio Shack
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.
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Ho o ku p s
Se le ct in g t h e b e st h o o ku p o p t io n
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following
pages to set up your VCR.
If you have
Use
Refer to
Page 8
TV that has audio/ video input
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Antenna only, no cable TV
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Pages 9 and 10
Pages 11 and 12
Cable box with many scrambled
channels
No cable box or cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
Pages 13 and 14
Pages 15 and 16
Cable box with onlya few scrambled
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.
• 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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Au d io /vid e o (A/V) h o o ku p
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” experience, you should connect the audio outputs
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/ V
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished
setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page.
If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
Stereo receiver
TV
AUDIO VIDEO
AUX IN
LINE IN
IN
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
Audio/video cable (supplied)
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
VCR
Stereo receiver
TV
AUDIO VIDEO
AUX IN
LINE IN
LINE OUT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
Video cable (not supplied)
Note
Audio cable (not supplied)
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.
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Ho o ku p 1
An t e n n a h o o ku p
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t
have 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
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
or
or
VHF
VCR
B
VHF/UHF
IN
UHF
VHF
OUT
C
UHF
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2–13 only)
Rear of TV
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF/UHF
A
or
or
VHF
B
VCR
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
VHF/UHF
IN
UHF
OUT
required.
VHF
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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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.
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
For details, see page 40. If
you made A/ V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
EASY SET UP
2
Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
SET UP
LANGUAGE
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
SET UP
CLOCK SET
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00
AM
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
• ANT
CABLE
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SET UP
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
SET UP IS DONE
EXECUTING
/
PLEASE WAIT
.
Normal display
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Ho o ku p 2
Ho o ku p 4
Ca b le b o x w it h m a n y scra m b le d ch a n n e ls
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do w ith 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
Rear of TV
Cable box
Wall
VHF/UHF
IN
A
Match the type
of connector on
your TV: A, B, or
C.
OUT
or
or
VHF
B
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
UHF
VHF
C
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
UHF
OUT
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Ho o ku p 2: VCR se t u p
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.
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
For details, see page 40. If
you made A/ V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
EASY SET UP
2
3
Turn on your cable box.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
SET UP
LANGUAGE
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
SET UP
CLOCK SET
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00
AM
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.
• ANT
CABLE
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SET UP
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
SET UP IS DONE
EXECUTING
/
PLEASE WAIT
.
Normal display
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Ho o ku p 3
No ca b le b o x, o r ca b le b o x w it h o n ly a fe w
scra m b le d ch a n n e ls
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 w ith 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
VCR
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Wall
VHF/UHF
IN
A Match the type
OUT
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
or
or
VHF
B
C
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
UHF
VHF
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have a
cable box.
Cable box
IN
OUT
UHF
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Ho o ku p 3: VCR se t u p
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.
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
For details, see page 40. If
you made A/ V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
EASY SET UP
2
3
Turn on your cable box.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
SET UP
LANGUAGE
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 17.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
SET UP
CLOCK SET
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00
AM
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
• CABLE
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SET UP
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
SET UP IS DONE
EXECUTING
/
PLEASE WAIT
.
Normal display
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Ho o ku p 4
Ca b le b o x w it h o n ly a fe w scra m b le d ch a n n e ls, u sin g
a n A/B sw it ch
Recommended use
By using an A/ B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record
both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.
What you can do w ith this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the
VCR (the A/ B switch is set to A)
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
(the A/ B switch is set to B)
What you can’t do
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/ B
switch is set to B)
Rear of TV
Cable box
Wall
Splitter
VHF/UHF
A
IN
OUT
or
or
VHF
B
A/B sw itch
A
B
UHF
VHF
C
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
UHF
OUT
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection is
required.
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Ho o ku p 4: VCR se t u p
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.
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
For details, see page 40. If
you made A/ V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
EASY SET UP
2
3
Set the A/ B switch to “A”
SET UP
LANGUAGE
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.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
SET UP
CLOCK SET
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 18.
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00
AM
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 19.
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
• CABLE
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
4 The AUTO PRESET
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
SET UP
starts.
SET UP IS DONE
EXECUTING
/
PLEASE WAIT
.
Normal display
Cable box output channel
4
Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2,
3 or 4). For details, see page 21.
TUNER PRESET
CH3
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
2 Enter the cable box output channel.
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
FINE TUNING
3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.
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Se le ct in g a
la n g u a g e
You can change the on-screen display
language.
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• MENU
1
2
Press MENU, then press COUSOR >/ . to
move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and
press EXECUTE.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
•
CURSOR
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
• EXECUTE
Press CURSOR >/ . to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL , or FRANÇAIS,
then press EXECUTE.
•
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
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Se t t in g t h e clo ck
Set the time and date to use the timer
feature for recording programs.
MENU
EXECUTE
Before you start…
CURSOR
>/./ ?/ /
• 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 video input.
• Press TV/ VTR to display the VTR
indicator in the VCR’s display
window.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
• MENU
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to
move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and
press EXECUTE.
CLOCK SET
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00
AM
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
•
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
2
3
Press CURSOR >/ . to set the month.
CLOCK SET
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•
CURSOR
AM
CLOCK SET
11 / 16 / 1997 SU 12 : 00
Press CURSOR / to flash the day and
press CURSOR >/ . to set the day.
AM
•
CURSOR
The day of the week is set automatically.
4
5
Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.
Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
•
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
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Pre se t t in g
ch a n n e ls
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69
and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to
125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your
area using automatic presetting. Then, if
there are any unwanted channels,
disable them manually. If you have
decided which channels you wish to
preset, set them directly using manual
presetting.
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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 video
input.
• Press TV/ VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display
window.
Pre se t t in g a ll re ce iva b le ch a n n e ls a u t o m a t ica lly
• MENU
1
2
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to
move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET
and press EXECUTE.
TUNER PRESET
CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
FINE TUNING
•
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
Press CURSOR >/ . to select ANTENNA/ CABLE.
•
CURSOR
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )
3
• To preset cable TV channels:
TUNER PRESET
CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
Press CURSOR ?/ / to set ANTENNA/
CABLE to CABLE.
•
CURSOR
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
FINE TUNING
TUNER PRESET
CH2
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
•
CURSOR
ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
Press CURSOR ?/ / to set ANTENNA/
CABLE to ANT.
MANUAL SET
AFT
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
FINE TUNING
4
Press CURSOR >/ . to select AUTO
PRESET, then press EXECUTE.
TUNER PRESET
CH2
•
CURSOR
ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found,
presetting stops and the picture from the
lowest numbered channel is displayed on
the TV screen.
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
• EXECUTE
PLEASE WAIT
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Pre se t t in g /d isa b lin g
ch a n n e ls m a n u a lly
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons,
ENTER
CH +/–
TUNER PRESET
CH1
1
2
• MENU
Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,
then press EXECUTE.
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
• EXECUTE
FINE TUNING
Channel to be preset
• To preset a channel:
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TUNER PRESET
CH5
1 Press the number buttons to enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
2 Press CURSOR ?/ / to set MANUAL
SET to ADD.
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
FINE TUNING
• To disable a channel:
Channel to be disabled
• CH
1 Press CH +/ – to select the channel
TUNER PRESET
CH5
number.
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
2 Press CURSOR ?/ / to set MANUAL
SET to ERASE.
MANUAL SET
AFT
ADD• ERASE
• ON OFF
FINE TUNING
• EXECUTE
3
Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press
EXECUTE.
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )
If t h e p ict u re is n o t cle a r
MENU
EXECUTE
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)
function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. If, however, the picture of a
channel is not clear, you can also use the
manual tuning function.
CURSOR
>/ ./ ?/ /
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons,
ENTER
• MENU
1
2
Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,
then press EXECUTE.
TUNER PRESET
CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
• EXECUTE
FINE TUNING
Press the number buttons to select the
channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER.
Selected channel
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TUNER PRESET
CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
FINE TUNING
TUNER PRESET
CH5
3
4
Press CURSOR >/ . to select FINE
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
TUNING.
•
CURSOR
• ADD ERASE
• ON OFF
The fine tuning meter appears.
FINE TUNING
Press CURSOR ?/ / to adjust to a
clearer picture, then press EXECUTE.
TUNER PRESET
CH5
•
CURSOR
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
• ADD ERASE
ON • OFF
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.
• EXECUTE
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Basic Operations
Pla yin g a t a p e
6 EJECT
COUNTER
RESET
DISPLAY
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
P PAUSE
3/# SEARCH
· PLAY
) FF
p STOP
0 REW
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
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Pla yin g t h e t a p e (co n t in u e d )
3
Press · PLAY.
PLAY
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop play
Pause play
p STOP
P PAUSE
Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY
Search forward
) FF or # SEARCH during playback
Search backward
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback
) FF during stop
0 REW during stop
6 EJECT
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 the
point afterwards by referring to the counter.
H
M
S
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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p ro g ra m s
DISPLAY
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT SELECT
TAPE SPEED
CH +/–
r REC
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a cable box, turn it on.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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INPUT
SELECT
3
Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display
window.
VTR
SP
• CH
4
5
Press CH +/ – to select the channel you want to record.
VTR
SP
TAPE
SPEED
Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP
produces better picture and audio quality.
VTR
EP
REC
6
Press r REC to start recording.
To stop recording
Press p STOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape
remaining. The remaining time indicator also appears in the display
window.
S
E
Remaining tape length
Time counter
0 : 00 : 22
SP
To check the remaining time of a T-140, T-180 or longer tape, set TAPE
SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “180.” (For details, see page
37.)
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To w atch another TV program w hile recording
1
2
Press TV/ VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window.
If the TV is 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.
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
•
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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p ro g ra m s u sin g
t h e t im e r
POWER
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
You can preset up to eight programs at a
time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel. When using a cable
box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT
SELECT
1
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/
CHECK, then press EXECUTE.
• MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 SU
DATE
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
START STOP CH
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
•
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
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3
Set the date, start and stop times, channel
number and tape speed:
TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 SU
DATE START STOP CH
11 / 16 SU – : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
––SP
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
•
CURSOR
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item in
turn.
2 Press CURSOR >/ . to set each item.
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 is 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” in the “CH” position.
Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.
•
CURSOR
The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.
• EXECUTE
• POWER
4
5
Press EXECUTE.
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights 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 p STOP.
Daily/w eekly 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 n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n ..... n
EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count dow n) n the
current date
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.
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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 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 and
the H 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 H indicator disappears from the display
window.
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Additional Operations
Pla yin g /se a rch in g
a t va rio u s sp e e d s
& SLOW
'/7
FRAME
</ >
3/ #SEARCH
· PLAY
) FF
0 REW
Playback options
Operation
During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.
Fast-forward/ rewind
View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, keep pressing ) FF. During
forward or rewind
rewind, keep pressing 0 REW.
Play at high speed
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3
SEARCH. To change direction, press > or <.
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
During playback or pause, press & SLOW. To change
direction, press > or <.
During pause, press 7 FRAME or ' FRAME. Hold
the button down to play one frame each second.
Play in reverse
During playback, press <.
Rewind and start play
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while
pressing 0 REW on the VCR.
To resume normal playback
Press · 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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p ro g ra m s u sin g
t h e q u ick t im e r
After starting recording in the normal
way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified
duration.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
QUICK TIMER
1
2
While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
0:00
0:30
1:00
10:30
11:00
The duration decreases minute by minute 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 w hile recording
Press p STOP.
Usin g t h e q u ick t im e r d u rin g st o p m o d e
1
2
Press QUICK TIMER.
Press CH +/ – or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to
record.
3
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration.
The recording starts.
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Ch e ckin g /
ch a n g in g /
ca n ce lin g t im e r
se t t in g s
POWER
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1
4
2
5
3
6
TIMER CLEAR
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ CHECK:
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the
next step.
TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 SU
DATE START STOP CH
11 / 17 MO 7 : 00
AM
8 : 00
AM
6
SP
11 / 25 TU 10 : 30PM 11 : 15PM 50EP
• If you do not need to change the settings,
press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR to
return to recording standby.
MO – SA 1 : 00
PM
3 : 00
PM
L
EP
EVERYSU 11 : 55AM 1 : 30PM 42SP
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
––
––
––
––
3
4
Press CURSOR >/ . to select the setting you want to change or cancel:
• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?/ / to flash the item you
want to change, and press CURSOR >/ . to reset it. Then, press
CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginning
of the line.
• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.
Press EXECUTE.
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
Program 1
Program 2
Will be cut off
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Re co rd in g st e re o a n d b ilin g u a l
p ro g ra m s
Re co rd in g st e re o p ro g ra m s
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo
program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the
stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to
OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal
audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 37.
Re co rd in g b ilin g u a l p ro g ra m s
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second
Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP
sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For
details, see page 37.
Se le ct in g t h e so u n d w h ile p la yin g
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound. (The sound being
recorded will not change.)
Stereo program
To listen to
Stereo
Indicator on the TV screen
STEREO
Left channel
Right channel
L
R
Monaural sound on the normal audio track* No indicator appears
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
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The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Stereo
Monaural sound
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
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.
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Ad ju st in g t h e p ict u re
Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g
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
NORMAL TRACKING
indicator lights up). To resume automatic
tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.
Tracking meter
Ab o u t Ad a p t ive Pict u re Co n t ro l (APC)
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and
playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads
and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set
APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in
the display window lit).
APC playback
The APC function automatically works 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 indicator flashes rapidly). This
adjustment 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 the
EP mode with the APC function.
•
There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
APC 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 recording
immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the
APC function is canceled.
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Ch a n g in g m e n u o p t io n s
1
Press MENU and select ADVANCED
OPTIONS.
ADVANCED OPTIONS
AUTO STEREO
TUNER AUDIO
APC
• ON
• MAIN SAP
• ON OFF
• AUTO 180
OFF
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON OFF
SHARPNESS L– –– H
2
3
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
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
Set this option to
AUTO STEREO
ON to receive stereo programs. OFF to reduce noise; the
sound changes to monaural.
TUNER AUDIO
APC
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.
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.
AUTO TAPE SPEED
SHARPNESS
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.
L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the
picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.
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Ed it in g w it h a n o t h e r VCR
Ho w t o h o o k u p t o re co rd o n t h is VCR
This VCR (Recorder)
TV
LINE IN
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
VMC-810 audio/video cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
Ho w t o h o o k u p t o a st e re o syst e m
Connect LINE IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo 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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Op e ra t io n
(w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is 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 the
display window.
• Press TAPE SPEED on the remote
commander to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
P PAUSE
r REC
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 to
playback 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
4
Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time.
To stop editing
Press 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 again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you
start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops
flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC
function is canceled.
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TV
Se t t in g t h e RF u n it
When connecting the VCR to the TV
using only the antenna cable, you must
set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the
VCR so that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the VCR.
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
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 the
switch to either channel.
2
3
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
Press TV/ VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VTR indicator
in the VCR’s display window.
4
5
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 it 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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a n t e n n a co n n e ct o r
300-ohm tw in
lead cable
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.
EAC-32 Antenna
connector (not
supplied)
1
2
3
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
Retighten the screws.
300-ohm tw in
lead cable
At t a ch in g a UHF/VHF b a n d
m ixe r
When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable
and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/
UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/
VHF band separator/ mixer (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the
VCR.
EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
75-ohm coaxial
cable
1
2
3
4
Loosen the screws on the mixer.
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
Retighten the screws.
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
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If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom
Remedy
The POWER switch does not
function.
•
•
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 and
the H indicator disappears.
The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.
•
•
•
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over an hour.
The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” lights in the display
window.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock
(and timer).
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture isn’t clear.
•
•
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 cleaning
cassette. If this cleaning cassette isn’t available in your
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service charge will be
required). Do not use a commercially available wet-
type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video
heads.
•
•
•
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony dealer for more information.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound.
The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & w hite
screen appears)
initial
terminal
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Remedy
A TV program doesn’t appear
on the TV screen.
•
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
TV reception is poor.
•
•
Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
The tape ejects when you press
•
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
•
•
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 when
recording from other equipment.
The timer doesn’t operate.
•
•
•
•
•
•
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 and
timer.
•
Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape
compartment.
A tape cannot be inserted.
•
•
•
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
Make sure the TV / VTR remote control switch is set
correctly.
The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking indicator doesn’t
appear on the screen.
•
•
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other TVs.
Set your TV’s code number. The code number resets to
01 when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
•
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
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Sp e cifica t io n s
Syst e m
Tim e r se ct io n
Format
Clock
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
8 programs per month (max.)
Power back-up
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time
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
Ge n e ra l
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-675HF/ 676HF)
110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz (SLV-675HF
PX)
Power consumption
Maximum recording/ playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
24 W (max.)
Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
Tu n e r se ct io n
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Antenna
Approx. 355 × 102 × 280 mm (w/ h/ d)
(Approx. 14 × 4 1/ 8 × 111/ 8 inches) including
projecting parts and controls
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/ UHF
Mass
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s
Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz)
LINE IN
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Remote commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Audio/ video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)
Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-675HF PX)
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
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Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Fro n t p a n e l
8 P PAUSE button (23, 39)
1 POWER switch/ indicator
2 Tape compartment
9 CHANNEL/ TRACKING +/ –
buttons (26, 31, 36)
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)
0 EASY SET UP button (10, 12, 14, 16)
!¡ Remote sensor (5)
!™ 6 EJECT button (23)
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )
Disp la y w in d o w
VTR
APC
M
AMPM
S
STEREO SAP
SP
EP
LP
H
8 APC indicator (36)
1 TIMER indicator (29)
2 REC (recording) indicator
3 VTR indicator (27)
9 Time counter/ clock/ line/ channel
indicator (24, 26)
0 Tape speed indicator (26)
!¡ Tape indicator
4 H (Child Lock) indicator (30)
5 SAP indicator (34)
!™ STEREO indicator (34)
6 Remaining time indicator (26)
7
(tracking) indicator (36)
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Re a r p a n e l
1 AC power cord
4 RF UNIT switch (40)
2 LINE IN AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO jacks
5 LINE OUT AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO
(38)
jacks (8)
3 VHF/ UHF IN/ OUT connectors (9,
11, 13, 15)
continued
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Re m o t e co m m a n d e r
1 TV / VTR remote control switch
(5)
2 6 EJECT button (23)
3 Menu operation buttons (17, 37)
MENU button
CURSOR >/ ./ ?/ / buttons
EXECUTE button
4 COUNTER RESET button (24)
5 DISPLAY button (26)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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)
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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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
!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)
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In d e x
A, B
Accessories supplied
E, F, G
Easy Set Up 10, 12, 14, 16
R
4
Recording 25
Adjusting
Editing 38
bilingual programs 34
picture 22, 31, 36
tracking 31, 36
EP mode 26
SAP broadcasts 34
saving 27
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 22
Antenna hookup
H, I, J, K
Hi-fi audio track 35
stereo broadcasts 34
9
while watching another
program 27
APC (Adaptive Picture
Control) 36
Audio track 35
L
S
Language selecting 17
Locking the VCR 30
LP mode 24, 31
Audio/ video (A/ V)
Safety tab 27
hookup
8
SAP (Second Audio
Program) 34
C
Searching at various
speeds 31
M
Cable hookup 11
Monitoring audio 34
SP mode 26
Canceling timer settings 33
Changing timer settings 33
Child Lock 30
N, O
Normal audio track 35
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Timer recording 28
Cleaning the video
heads 42
canceling timer
settings 33
P
Clock setting 18
Connecting
Picture adjustment. See
Adjusting.
changing timer
settings 33
cable TV 11
external antenna
connector 41
Playback 23
checking timer
settings 33
at various speeds 31
frame-by-frame 31
slow motion 31
daily/ weekly
recording 29
UHF/ VHF band
mixer 41
overlapping timer
recordings 33
Presetting channels 19
Counter 24
Tracking adjustment. See
Adjusting.
Q
D
Quick timer 32
Disabling channels 21
Dubbing. See Editing.
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u ick re fe re n ce t o u sin g t h e VCR
Q
Ho o ku p 1
Ho o ku p 2
Ho o ku p 3
To p la y a t a p e
To p la y a t a p e
To p la y a t a p e
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or
4 (or to video input, if you
made A/ V connections.)
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or
4 (or to video input, if you
made A/ V connections.)
1 If you made A/ V
connections, set the TV to
video input.
If you didn’t use A/ V
hookup:
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 press
PLAY. If there’s no picture
on your TV, press the
VCR’s TV/ VTR button
until the VTR indicator
comes on in the display
window.
2 Insert a tape and press
PLAY. If there’s no picture
on your TV, press the
VCR’s TV/ VTR button
until the VTR indicator
comes on in the display
window.
•
•
•
To re co rd a p ro g ra m
To re co rd a p ro g ra m
2 Insert a tape and press
PLAY.
1 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.
1 Turn on the cable box.
2 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to
record.
3 Press MENU and select
TIMER SET/ CHECK.
4 Set the date, time, and tape
speed.
5 Press EXECUTE.
6 Insert a tape.
7 Press POWER to turn off
the VCR.
To re co rd a p ro g ra m
1 Press MENU and select
TIMER SET/ CHECK.
2 Set the date, time, and tape
speed.
3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Insert a tape.
To w a t ch TV
5 Press POWER to turn off
the VCR.
1 Turn off the VCR, or press
the VCR’s TV/ VTR button
until the VTR indicator in
the display window goes
off.
To w a t ch TV
Leave the cable box on.
1 Turn off your VCR, or
press the VCR’s TV/ VTR
button until the VTR
indicator in the display
window goes off.
2 Select the channel with
your cable box (if you have
one) or with your TV.
To w a t ch TV
2 Set the TV to the channel
you want to watch.
1 Turn off your VCR, or
press the VCR’s TV/ VTR
button until the VTR
indicator in the display
window 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 the
channel you want to
watch.
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