Sony SLV-677HF Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 The model and seri'al 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'678HF ' •...
Page 2 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a one way. If you are unable to insert the plug circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / •...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups Selecting a language Setting the clock 20 Presetting channels Additional Information Basic Operations Playing a tape General setup information Recording TV programs Troubleshooting Recording TV programs...
Page 4: Getting Started
Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Plug adaptor (SLV-678HF PX) • Size AA (R6) batteries If the plug supplied with },our VC_,R'doesnot fit your power outlet, attach the supplied adaptor to the plug.
Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
Using remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commandermarked wit_ a dot (o) can be used to operate your Sony TV. set_-]/r_T_o]to To operate the VCR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR.
Page 6 • If you enter a new code numbel; the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code numbe'_- automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number. 6 1 Getting Started...
Page 7 • Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV doesn't match anyof the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. Caution " " • C_onnections between the VCR/s VHF/UHF connector and theantenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions.
Page 8 Step 3: Hookups (continued) If your TV has audio / video (A / V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound when you hook up your VCR using these connections. addition, for a true "home theater" experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system.
Page 9 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV). Usethis hookup if you're using: • "VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-on]y antenna (you get channels 14 and ]_er) Separate _ and _ antennas...
Page 10: Step 3: Hookups
Step 3: Hookups (continued) setup RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever OH3 CH4 channel is not used in your -"1 r--- area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 44. If •...
Page 11 Cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended 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 •...
Page 12 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup RFU T Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 CH4 CH 3 or CH 4, whichever "-I r--- channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details_ see page 44.
Page 13 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 •...
Page 14 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup s_t the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever CH3 CH4 -'---I [--- channel is not used in your rffl area.' If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 44.
Page 15 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 •...
Page 16 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch CH3 CH4 CH 3 or CH 4, whichever ""11"'- channel is not used i n your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 44. If •...
Page 17: Selecting A Language
Selecting language You can change the on-screen display "QO language. (2DC3 MENU • MENU Press MENU, then press t1'/ _, to move the LANGUAGE cursor (,) to LANGUAGE and press OK. I.ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN(_AIS skip this step. When using the EASY SET UP procedure, Press i1'/_, to select ENGLISH, ESPAI_OL, or FRAN_AIS, then press OK.
Page 18: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock. -®®_ Set the time and date to use the timer -Q'®_ feature for recording programs. .®_ Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. " • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).
Page 19 Press'_ to flash the day and press _/_, CLOCK to set the day. 11,_)'6"_1998 MO 12:00_ The day of the week is set automatically. Set the year, hou_ and minutes in the same way as the day.. Press OK to start the clock. Getting Started...
Page 20: Presetting Channels
Presetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels I to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting. Then, if there are unwanted...
Page 21 • To preset cable TV cl(annels: TUNER PRESET Press _/"_ to Set ANTENNA / CABLE to" ,ANTENNA I CABLE ANT-CABLE AUTO PRESET CABLE. MANUAL • ADO ERASE FINE TUNING • To preset VHF, and UI-IF channels: Press a,,,/,,_ to set ANTENNA/CABLE ,ANTENNA/CABLE-ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET...
Page 22 Presetting channels (continued) Presetting/disabling channels manually Number buttons, ENTER -- CH +/- MENU -- OK • MENU Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, TUNERPRESET CH1 I then press OK. ANTENNA I CABLE ANT-CABLE AUTO PRESET I_MANUAL ,ADD -ERASE 221 Getting Started...
Page 23 Channel to be preset channel: • To preset a • 1 Press the number buttons to enter the TUNER PRiEr channel number, then press ENTER. ANTENNA/CABLE ANT-CABLE AUTO PRESET E) Q 2 Press 41-/,,_ to set MANUAL SET to ,MANUALSET -ADD ERASE ADD.
Page 24 Presetting channels (continued) If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels "C3 (U_'(U3 clearly. If, however, the picture of a "cD_ channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. ®...
Page 25 Press # / _, to select FINE TUNING. TUNER PRESET CH5 I The fine tuning meter appears. ANTENNA I CABLE ANT-CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL "ADD ERASE • ON ,FINE TUNING Press'/'t°a ustt° I cHs then press OK. ANTENNA I CABLE ANT"...
Page 26: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape _--EJECT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET _®.® -® .® .® ® ® 0 SMART CUE II PAUSE I_> pLAy IH_ _ FF • STOP _ REW Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape.
Page 27 Press _ PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Press Stop play • STOP Pause play il PAUSE Resume play after pause in PAUSE or _ PLAY Fast-forward the tape _ FF during stop Rewind the tape _ REW during stop Eject the tape...
Page 28: Recording Tv Programs
Recording programs TV/VIDEO DISPLAy • REC m CH +/- INPUT SELECT SP/EP " • STOP Tum on your TV and set it to the video channel. To zecord from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 281 Basic Operations...
Page 29 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel ndmber appears in the display INPUT SELECT window. I--II I_ I-/ I_.__ VIDEO • CH Press CH +/- to select the channel you want to record. I--I I.--I /_ I-/ VIDEO SP I EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
Page 30 Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the appro×imate length of tape remaining. EpIS-l_ R;::i:iungte_rrPe length To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
Page 31: Recording Tv Programs Using The Timer
Recording programs using -- POWER the timer You can preset up to eight programs a't a time. Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct t ime. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Page 32 Recording TV programs using the timer (continued) Set the date, start and stop times, channel I TIMER SET/CHECK 11116 MO ] number and tape speed: • I_A'r_=tA, START STOP -11/16 _'.-:-- -: ..*.zy_j_.,v*_:__ _: ..] " 1 Press ,,_ to flash each item in turn. -/-- -:-- ..
Page 33 Touse theVCR aftersetting thetimer Touse theVCR before a timer recording begins, just press, P OWER, The 0 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: •...
Page 34: 34 ! Additional O Perations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds |_ SLOW I_,- @ FF C_> PLAY _ REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold _ _ FF down. During forward or rewind rewind, hold _ _ REW down. Play at high speed •...
Page 35: Recording Tv Programs Using The Quick Timer
Recording programs using the quick timer "C3 C3"C33 'CD Q After starting recording in the normal wa)_ you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. • Q "Q_) QUICK TIMER While recording, press QLlICK TIMER once. display window.
Page 36: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings
Checking/ changing/ m POWER canceling timer settings CLEAR "CZ3 C 'CZ3 "C3 CU) Before you Start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. CZ)C3 MENU -- OK 1/,!,/_/..,_ Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: •...
Page 37 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 I Program 2 _>...
Page 38: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs
Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs 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.
Page 39 How sound is recorded on a video tape 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.
Page 40: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture 'Adjusting tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the _ 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.
Page 41: Changing Menu Options
" Changing menu options Press MENU and select ADVANCED I ADVANCED OPTIONS OPTIONS. I_AUTO STEREO TUNERAUDIO -MAIN SAP I TAPESELECT "AUTO AUTO TAPE SPEED "ON OFF I SHARPNESS L-Ill-- Press t / _, to select the option to change, then press _-/,,_ to change the setting.
Page 42: 42 ,Editing With Another Vcr
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 connecte_ this VCR to bo_ the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, se!ect the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
Page 43 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 the display window. • Press SP/EP on the remote •...
Page 44: Additional Information
Additional Information" General setup information Settingthe RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT using only the antenna cable, you must r----"" set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.
Page 45 Attaching external 300-ohm twin antenna connector lead cable When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC- EAC-32 Antenna 32 antenna cc_nnector (not supplied) connector (not connect the antenna to the VCR. supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
Page 46: Troubleshooting
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T- 25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads...
Page 47 Remedy Symptom • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If A TV program does notappear on the TV screen. you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • Adjust the TV antenna. TV reception is poor.
Page 48: Specifications
Specifications Timer section Sy_em Format Clock VHS NTSC standard Quartz locked Timer indication Video recording system 12-hour cycle Rotary head helical scanningFM system Video heads • Timer setting Double azimuth four heads 8 programs per month (max.) Power back-up Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards .
Page 49: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel • STOP button (27) POWER switch/indicator (32) II PAUSE button (27) Tape compartment CHANNEL / TRACKING + l- _1_ _ REW (rewind) button (27, 34) buttons (29, 40)
Page 50 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window Timer indicator (32) Child Lock indicator (33) SAP (Second Audio Program) Tracking indicator (40) indicator (38) Time counter/dock/line / channel STEREO indicator (38) indicator (27, 29, 43) Tape speed indicat°r (29) Tape / recording indicator (29) VIDEO indicator (30, 44) APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
Page 51 Rear panel ]go000000 ooooooooooooooooo nolll]l]l]l]nnl]l " [] (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch AC power cord (7) (44) LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (42) jacks (8) VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors 11, 13, 15) continued Additional Information...
Page 52 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander [] [-_---_/_ remote control switch • --_EJECT button (27) TV/VIDEO button (30, 44) •"co_'co DISPLAY button (30) "_ cjo COUNTER RESETbutton (27) _'®'® QUICK TIMER button (35) • ® .®-® • REC (record) button (29) •...
Page 53 POWER switch (32) CLEAR button (36) AUDIO MONITOR button (38) Number buttons and ENTER button (23) CH (channel) buttons (29) VOL (volume)+/-buttons SMART CUE button (27) Additional Information I 53...
Page 54: Index
Index A, B • H, I, J, K Hi-fi audio track Safety tab AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) SAP (Second Audio Antenna hookup Program) APC (Adaptive Picture Searching at various Control) Language.selecting speeds Audio/video (A/V) Locking the VCR SP mode hookup LP mode •...
Page 56 (usually 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel _ou want to watch. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1":11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656...

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