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3-856-995-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________
Serial No. _________________________
SLV-675HF
SLV-675HF PX
SLV-676HF
©1996 by Sony Corporation
SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1)
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• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, WARNING blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation To prevent fire or shock hazard, do slots. not expose the unit to rain or • Do not install the unit near heat sources moisture. such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
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Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 7 Step 3: Hookups 17 Selecting a language 18 Setting the clock 19 Presetting channels Basic Operations Additional Information 23 Playing a tape 40 General setup information 25 Recording TV programs 42 Troubleshooting 28 Recording TV programs using the 44 Specifications timer 45 Index to parts and controls 50 Index back cover Quick reference to using the VCR Additional Operations 31 Pla
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Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type • Remote commander connectors • Plug adaptor (SLV-675HF PX) • Size AA (R6) batteries • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3- If the plug supplied with your VCR does not phono) fit your power outlet, attach the supplied adaptor to the plug. 4 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1)
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Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. TV / VTR To operate Set TV / VTR to the VCR VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Son
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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued) Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. 1 Set TV / VTR at the top of the remote commander to TV . 2 Hold down POWER, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number buttons. Then release POWER. Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VTR buttons to control your TV. You can
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Getting Started Step 3 Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR. If you have Use Refer to TV that has audio/video input Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Page 8 follow one of the hookups below. Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10 Cable box with many scra
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Audio/video (A/V) hookup Page 8 If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition, for a true “home theater” 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
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Getting Started Pages 9 and 10 Hookup 1 Antenna hookup 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 or TV: A, B, or C. VHF VCR B VHF/UHF IN UHF or OUT VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenn
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever CH3 CH4 channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections EASY SET UP (page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, ENGLISH ESPAÑOL and press
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Getting Started Pages 11 and 12 Hookup 2 Pages 19 to 21 Pages 19 to 21 Hookup 4 Hookup 4 Cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can’t do • Record one channel while watching another channel Rear of TV Cable box Wall VHF/UHF IN A Match the type OUT of connector on your TV: A, B, or or C. VHF B For connector typ
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH3 CH4 CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If EASY SET UP you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
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Getting Started Pages 13 and 14 Hookup 3 No cable box, or cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels. What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can’t do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Rear of TV Wall VHF/UHF VHF/UHF IN A Match the type OUT of connector on your TV: A,
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 3: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever CH3 CH4 channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If EASY SET UP you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
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Getting Started Pages 15 and 16 Hookup 4 Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to B) What you
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 4: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH3 CH4 CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If EASY SET UP you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Set the A/B switch to “A” SET UP 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. LANGUAGE 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on- ENGLISH ESPAÑOL screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) FRANÇAIS or Fr
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Getting Started Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display MENU language. EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// 123 456 789 0 1 • MENU Press MENU, then press COUSOR >/. to LANGUAGE move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and ENGLISH ESPAÑOL press EXECUTE. FRANÇAIS • CURSOR When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. • EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL , or FRANÇAIS, then press EXECUTE. • CURSOR • EXECUTE Getting Started 17 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995-11 (1)
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Setting the clock 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 123 connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VTR to display the VTR 456 indicator in the VCR’s display window. 789 • MENU 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to CLOCK SET move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and 1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 0
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Getting Started Presetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving VHF MENU channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 EXECUTE and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to CURSOR 125. First, we recommend that you >/./?// preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, 123 disable them manually. If you have decided which channels you wish to 456 preset, set them directly using manual 789 presetting. 0 Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and t
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Presetting channels (continued) 3 • To preset cable TV channels: TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/ • CURSOR AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET • ADD ERASE CABLE to CABLE. AFT • ON OFF FINE TUNING • To preset VHF and UHF channels: TUNER PRESET CH2 • CURSOR ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT CABLE Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/ AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET • ADD ERASE CABLE to ANT. AFT • ON OFF FINE TUNING 4 Press CURSOR >/. to select AUTO TUNER PRESET CH2 PRESET, then press EXECUTE
