Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SLV-675HF Sony
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SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Video Cassette Recor der ©1996 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Owner’ s record The model and serial numbers ar e located at the r ear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below .
SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Introduction 2 W ARNING T o prevent fir e or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (r ugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) 3 Introduction T able of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the r emote commander 7 Step 3: Hookups 17 Selecting a language 18.
Getting Started 4 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batte.
5 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started Using the r emote commander Y ou can use this r emote 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 .
Getting Started 6 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued) Notes • If the TV uses a dif ferent r emote control system fr om the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot contr ol your TV with the remote commander.
7 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. T o hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan thr ough the table below .
Getting Started 8 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) 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 ster eo system.
9 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV).
Getting Started 10 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.
11 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started Pages 11 and 12 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 Cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
Getting Started 12 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.
13 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started 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.
Getting Started 14 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 40. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.
15 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started 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 .
Getting Started 16 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Hookup 4: VCR setup CH3 RF UNIT CH4 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both ar e used, set the switch to either channel.
17 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started Selecting a language Y ou can change the on-screen display language. MENU EXECUTE CURSOR > / . / ? / / 123 456 789 0 • CURSOR • EXECUTE • CURSOR • EXECUTE LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 1 Pr ess MENU, then press COUSOR > / .
Getting Started 18 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Setting the clock Set the time and date to use the timer featur e for r ecording programs. Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).
19 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started Pr esetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CA TV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the r eceivable channels in your area using automatic pr esetting.
Getting Started 20 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) 3 • T o pr eset cable TV channels: Pr ess CURSOR ? / / to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE. • T o pr eset VHF and UHF channels: Pr ess CURSOR ? / / to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT . 4 Pr ess CURSOR > / .
21 Getting Started SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Getting Started Number buttons, ENTER Presetting/disabling channels manually EXECUTE CH +/– 1 Pr ess MENU and select TUNER PRESET , then pr ess EXECUTE. 2 • T o preset a channel: 1 Pr ess the number buttons to enter the channel number , then press ENTER.
Getting Started 22 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Presetting channels (continued) If the pictur e is not clear Normally , the Auto Fine T uning (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.
23 Basic Operations Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT COUNTER RESET DISPLA Y · PLA Y ) FF p STOP 0 REW 3/# SEARCH P P AUSE 1 T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape.
Basic Operations 24 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Playing the tape (continued) 3 Pr ess · PLA Y . When the tape reaches the end, it will r ewind automatically .
25 Basic Operations Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Recording TV pr ograms 1 T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Basic Operations 26 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Recor ding TV programs (continued) 3 Pr ess INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window . 4 Pr ess CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. 5 Pr ess T APE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP .
27 Basic Operations Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) T o watch another TV pr ogram while recording 1 Press TV/VTR to turn of f the VTR indicator in the display window . 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step.
Basic Operations 28 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Recording TV programs using the timer Y ou can preset up to eight pr ograms at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
29 Basic Operations Basic Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) 2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed: 1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item in turn. 2 Press CURSOR > / . to set each item. T o correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to return to that setting and reset.
Basic Operations 30 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) T o use the VCR after setting the timer T o use the VCR before a timer r ecor ding begins, just pr ess POWER. The TIMER indicator turns of f and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to r eset the VCR in timer r ecording standby after using the VCR.
31 Additional Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Playing/sear ching at various speeds Additional Operations & SLOW ' / 7 FRAME < / > 3 / # SEARCH · PLA Y ) FF Playba.
Additional Operations 32 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Recor ding TV pr ograms using the quick timer After starting r ecor ding in the normal way , you can have the VCR stop recor ding automatically after a specified duration. T o extend the duration Pr ess QUICK TIMER r epeatedly to set to the new duration.
33 Additional Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settings Before you start… • T urn on your TV and set it to the video 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 the next step.
Additional Operations 34 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Recor ding stereo and bilingual pr ograms Recor ding ster eo programs This VCR automatically r eceives and r ecords ster eo programs. When a stereo pr ogram is r eceived, the STEREO indicator lights up.
35 Additional Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Notes • T o play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape r ecorded in monaural, the sound is hear d in monaural regar dless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
Additional Operations 36 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the tracking indicator flashes in the display window , then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was r ecorded in poor condition.
37 Additional Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Changing menu options 1 Press MENU and select ADV ANCED OPTIONS. 2 Press CURSOR > / . to select the option to change, then pr ess CURSOR ? / / to change the setting. 3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.
Additional Operations 38 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Editing with another VCR How to hook up to r ecor d on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) TV Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT : Signal flow LIN.
39 Additional Operations SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Operation (when r ecording on this VCR) Before you start editing • T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT on the r emote commander to display “L” in the display window .
Additional Information 40 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit 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 fr om the VCR.
41 Additional Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) EAC-32 Antenna connector (not supplied) Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.
Additional Information 42 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) T roubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not cover ed below , please consult your nearest Sony dealer . Power Symptom The POWER switch does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.
43 Additional Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Recording Symptom A TV pr ogram doesn’t appear on the TV screen. TV r eception is poor . The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape ejects when you press r REC. Nothing happens when you press r REC.
Additional Information 44 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard V ideo recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system V ideo heads Double azimuth four heads V ideo signal NTSC color, EIA standards T ape speed SP: 33.
45 Additional Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Index to parts and contr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Additional Information 46 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window TIMER STEREO LP APC MS SAP VTR EP SP AM PM H 8 APC indicator (36) 9 T ime co.
47 Additional Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) Rear panel 1 AC power cord 2 LINE IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (38) 3 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (9, 1 1, 13, 15) 4 RF UNIT switch (40) .
Additional Information 48 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) 1 TV / VTR remote contr ol switch (5) 2 6 EJECT button (23) 3 Menu operation buttons (17, 37) MENU button CURSOR > / .
49 Additional Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) !£ POWER switch (29) !¢ AUDIO MONITOR button (34) !∞ TV/VTR button (27) !§ Channel number/ENTER buttons (21, 22) !¶ CH +/– .
Additional Information 50 SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) E, F , G Easy Set Up 10, 12, 14, 16 Editing 38 EP mode 26 H, I, J, K Hi-fi audio track 35 L Language selecting 17 Locking the VCR 30 LP mode 24, 31 M Monitoring audio 34 N, O Normal audio track 35 P Pictur e adjustment.
SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1) uick refer ence to using the VCR Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Infor mation .
51 Additional Information SONY SLV-675HF/676HF (E) 3-856-995- 11 (1).
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