Sony SLV-679HF Video Cassette Recorder User Manual

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. _________________________

3-865-038-11 (1)

SLV-662HF

SLV-679HF

SLV-679HF PX

Introduction

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

The power cord must be changed only at a

qualified service shop.

CAUTION (SLV-662HF/679HF)

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized

AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or

other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted

to prevent blade exposure.

Precautions

Safety

• For SLV-662HF/679HF, operate the unit

only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For

SLV-679HF PX, operate the unit on 110 to

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug

the unit and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any further.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the

unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you

do not intend to use it for an extended

period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull

it out by the plug, never by the cord.

• (SLV-662HF/679HF) One blade of the plug

is wider than the other for the purpose of

safety and will fit into the power outlet

only one way. If you are unable to insert

the plug fully into the outlet, contact your

Sony dealer.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,

blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,

draperies) that may block the ventilation

slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources 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.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from

equipment with strong magnets, such as

microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, moisture may condense inside

the VCR and cause damage to the video head

and tape. When you first install the unit, or

when you move it from a cold to a warm

location, wait for about three hours before

operating the unit.

Information

For customers in the USA

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and

other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such material may

be contrary to the provisions of the copyright

laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable

television transmission may require

authorization from the cable television

transmission and/or program owner.

3Introduction

Getting Started

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

7 Step 3: Hookups

25 Selecting a language

26 Setting the clock

34 Presetting channels

40 Setting up the VCR Plus+* system

Additional Information

68 General setup information

70 Troubleshooting

72 Specifications

73 Index to parts and controls

78 Index

back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Basic Operations

44 Playing a tape

47 Recording TV programs

50 Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+ system

53 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

56 Playing/searching at various

speeds

58 Setting the recording

duration time

59 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings

61 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

63 Adjusting the picture

64 Changing menu options

66 Editing with another VCR

* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Getting Started4

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-

phono)

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type

connectors

• Plug adaptor (SLV-679HF PX only)

If the plug supplied with your VCR does not

fit your power outlet, attach the supplied

adaptor to the plug.

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: SLV-662HF, 679HF

and 679HF PX. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of

your VCR. The SLV-662HF is the model used for illustration purposes.

Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“SLV-679HF only.”

5Getting Started

Getting Started

continued

Remote sensor

TV / VIDEO

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.

Insert the negative (–) end first,

then push in and down until the

positive (+) end clicks into

position.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote

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.

To operate Set TV / VIDEO to

the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the 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.

123

1/u

Getting Started6

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 / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .

2 Hold down 1/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number

buttons. Then release 1/u.

Now you can use the 1/u, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VIDEO 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 / VIDEO to VIDEO .

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.

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 may

change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

Manufacturer

RCA

Sampo

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sharp

Sylvania

Teknika

Toshiba

Wa r d s

Yorx

Zenith

Manufacturer

Sony

Akai

AOC

Centurion

Coronado

Curis-Mathes

Daytron

Emerson

Fisher

General Electric

Gold Star

Hitachi

J.C.Penny

Code

number

03, 04, 14

06, 10

03, 04, 17

02, 03

04, 12

Manufacturer

JVC

KMC

Magnavox

Marantz

MGA/Mitsubishi

NEC

Panasonic

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Portland

Quasar

Radio Shack

Code

number

03, 08, 12

04, 13

04, 12, 13, 17

04, 12

06, 19

03, 04

06, 18

05, 14

Code

number

04, 10

07, 10, 11

03, 05, 18

08, 12

03, 08, 14

03, 04, 12

7Getting Started

Getting Started

If you have

TV that has audio/video input

Antenna only, no cable TV

Cable box with many scrambled

channels

No cable box or cable box with only a

few scrambled channels

Cable box with onlya few scrambled

channels, using an A/B switch

Use

Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2

Hookup 3

Hookup 4

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.

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.

continued

Refer to

Pages 8 and 9

Pages 10 to 12

Pages 13 to 16

Pages 17 to 19

Pages 20 to 24

Getting Started8

VCR Stereo receiver

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 8 and 9

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

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

Note

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUX IN

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

9Getting Started

Getting Started

A/V hookup: VCR setup

After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,

use the following procedure to set up the VCR.

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.

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.

continued

Press MENU and select

ADVANCED OPTIONS.

Set AUTO ANT SELECT

to OFF and press OK.

For details, see page 64.

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET/CHECK

SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

O K

SELECT

SET

QUIT

ADVANCED OPTIONS

O K

NRETURN

AUTO ANT SELECT

AUTO STEREO

TUNER AUDIO

TAPE SELECT

AUTO TAPE SPEED

SHARPNESS

APC

OFF

AUTO

L H

Getting Started10

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

Rear of TV

VHF

UHF

VHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types

B and C, no UHF

connection is

required.

UHF

VHF

VCR

UHF

VHF

UHF

VCR

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

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 69.

Pages 10 to 12

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2–13 only)

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

11Getting Started

Getting Started

Normal display

continued

Hookup 1: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever

channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set the

switch to either channel.

For details, see page 68. If

you made A/V connections

(page 8), you can skip this

step.

2 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 OK. For details, see page 25.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

• When the date setting menu appears, set the

date and time, then press OK. For details, see

page 27.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL selection menu

appears, select AUTO and press OK. For

details, see page 30.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For

details, see page 35.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SELECT

CANCEL

SET UP

LANGUAGE

O K

EASY SET UP

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

CH3

RF UNIT

CH4

1/u

EASY SET UP

SET UP

TUNER PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

SELECT

CANCEL

SET UP

TUNER PRESET

O K

EASY SET UP

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT

CABLE

Getting Started12

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Program guide channel

Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 40.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels

that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as

follows. For details, see page 41.

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

4 Press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you

turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the

time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the

clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your

area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see

page 26.

Your actual TV channel

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET/CHECK

SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

O K

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

SET TV CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 58–

0 - 9

O K

ENTER

13Getting Started

Getting Started

Hookup 4

Pages 19 to 21

Hookup 4

Pages 19 to 21

Wall

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type

of connector on

your TV: A, B, or

For connector

types B and C, no

UHF connection

is required.

Cable box

VCR

Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 16

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 with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

continued

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

Getting Started14

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever

channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set the

switch to either channel.

For details, see page 68. If

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

on-screen display language to Spanish

(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 25.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

• When the date setting menu appears, set the

date and time, then press OK. For details, see

page 27.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL selection menu

appears, select MANUAL and press OK.

Then set the clock manually and press OK.

For details, see page 27.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For

details, see page 35.

SELECT

CANCEL

SET UP

LANGUAGE

O K

EASY SET UP

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

CH3

RF UNIT

CH4

1/u

EASY SET UP

SELECT

CANCEL

SET UP

TUNER PRESET

O K

EASY SET UP

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT

CABLE

15Getting Started

Getting Started

Hookup 2: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 40.

2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output

channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 41.

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

4 Press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

continued

Normal display

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET/CHECK

SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

O K

SET UP

TUNER PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

SET TV CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 3–

0 - 9

O K

ENTER

Getting Started16

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually

select a channel that carries a time signal:

1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.

2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set

feature.

3 Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for

Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your

area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see

page 26.

Note

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

17Getting Started

Getting Started

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

A Match the type

of connector

on your TV: A,

B, or C.

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Cable box

Connect this cable

directly to your TV if

you don't have a

cable box.

VCR

Wall

For connector

types B and C,

no UHF

connection is

required.

Hookup 3 Pages 17 to 19

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

continued

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

Getting Started18

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever

channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set the

switch to either channel.

For details, see page 68. If

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

on-screen display language to Spanish

(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 25.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

• When the date setting menu appears, set the

date and time, then press OK. For details, see

page 27.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL selection menu

appears, select AUTO and press OK. For

details, see page 30.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.

For details, see page 35.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

Normal display

SELECT

CANCEL

SET UP

LANGUAGE

O K

EASY SET UP

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

SET UP

TUNER PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

CH3

RF UNIT

CH4

1/u

EASY SET UP

SELECT

CANCEL

SET UP

TUNER PRESET

O K

EASY SET UP

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT

CABLE

19Getting Started

Getting Started

Hookup 3: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 40.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels

that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as

follows. For details, see page 41.

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

4 Press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you

turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the

time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the

clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your

area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see

page 26.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

continued

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET/CHECK

SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

O K

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

SET TV CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 58–

0 - 9

O K

ENTER

Getting Started20

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

A/B switch

VCR

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type

of connector

on your TV: A,

B, or C.

For connector

types B and C,

no UHF

connection is

required.

Wall

Cable box

Splitter

Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 24

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 can’t do

• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B

switch is set to B)

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

21Getting Started

Getting Started

Hookup 4: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever

channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set the

switch to either channel.

For details, see page 68. If

you made A/V connections

(page 8), you can skip this

step.

2 Set the A/B switch to “A.”

3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish

(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 25.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.

• When the date setting menu appears, set the

date and time, then press OK. For details, see

page 27.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL selection menu

appears, select AUTO and press OK. For

details, see page 30.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.

For details, see page 35.

continued

SELECT

CANCEL

SET UP

LANGUAGE

O K

EASY SET UP

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

CH3

RF UNIT

CH4

1/u

EASY SET UP

SELECT

CANCEL

SET UP

TUNER PRESET

O K

EASY SET UP

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT

CABLE

Getting Started22

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Cable box output channel

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see

page 36.

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.

3 Enter the cable box output channel.

4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Normal display

SET UP

TUNER PRESET

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PRESET

PROCESSING

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

ERASE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH123

O K

23Getting Started

Getting Started

Hookup 4: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 40.

2 To set the program guide channels for unscrambled channels, if the

channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you

actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows.

For details, see page 41.

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

4 Press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

continued

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET/CHECK

SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

O K

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

SET TV CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 58–

0 - 9

O K

ENTER

Getting Started24

3 To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all the

scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output

channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 41.

1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

4 Press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Automatic clock setting (SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you

turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the

time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the

clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your

area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see

page 26.

Note

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A.”

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET/CHECK

SETTINGS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

O K

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

SET TV CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 3–

0 - 9

O K

ENTER

25Getting Started

Getting Started

Selecting a

language

You can change the on-screen display

language.

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip steps 1 and 2.

2 Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE, then

press OK.

3 Press >/. to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then

press OK.

4 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

>/.

SELECT

SET

QUIT

LANGUAGE

O K

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

PLAY

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

Getting Started26

>/./?//

Setting the clock

Set the time and date to use the timer

feature for recording programs.

SLV-679HF/679HF PX only

You can set the clock automatically

(page 29).

Using Manual Clock Set

Set the time and date manually.

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/VIDEO to display the

VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display

window.

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip steps 1 and 2.

–

PLAY

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

27Getting Started

Getting Started

2 Press >/. to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.

3 SLV-662HF:

The date setting menu appears. Go to

step 4.

SLV-679HF/679HF PX:

The AUTO/MANUAL selection menu

appears. Press >/. to highlight

MANUAL, then press OK.

4 Press >/. to set the month.

5 Press / to highlight the day and press

>/. to set the day.

The day of the week is set automatically.

continued

SELECT

SET

END

QUIT

O K

CLOCK SET

N n

1/ 1/1999 FR 12: 00AM

SELECT

SET

QUIT

CLOCK SET

O K

AUTO

MANUAL

PLAY

SELECT

SET

END

QUIT

O K

CLOCK SET

N n

/1999

12: 00AM

SELECT

SET

END

QUIT

O K

CLOCK SET

N n

9/28/1999 TU 12: 00AM

Getting Started28

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

7 Press OK to start the clock.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Setting the clock (continued)

PLAY

29Getting Started

Getting Started

Using the Auto Clock Set

feature

(SLV-679HF/679HF PX

only)

Some TV and cable channels transmit

time signals with their broadcasts. Your

VCR can pick up this time signal to

automatically set the clock.

The Auto Clock Set feature works only if

a channel in your area is broadcasting a

time signal. If broadcasters in your area

are not yet sending time signals, set the

time manually (page 26).

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/VIDEO to display the

VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display

window.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that a

channel number appears in the VCR’s

display window.

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip steps 1 and 2.

2 Press >/. to highlight CLOCK SET, then

press OK.

>/.

continued

SELECT

SET

QUIT

CLOCK SET

O K

AUTO

MANUAL

PLAY

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

Getting Started30

Setting the clock (continued)

3 Press >/. to highlight AUTO, then press

OK.

4 Press >/. to highlight FULL AUTO, then

press OK.

5 Press >/. to highlight YES, then press OK.

6 Press MENU to exit the menu.

7 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.

The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that

carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving

Time (if applicable).

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time,

you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set

feature (page 31).

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don’t receive a channel that carries a

time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually.

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock

automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you

wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.

SELECT

SET

QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

YES

O K

NRETURN

FULL AUTO

CLOCK SET CH

TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING

SELECT

SET

QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

YES

O K

NRETURN

FULL AUTO

CLOCK SET CH

TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING

PLAY

31Getting Started

Getting Started

If the clock is not activated

(SLV-679HF/679HF PX only)

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto

Clock Set feature.”

The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is

displayed.

Number

buttons

>/.

continued

SELECT

SET

QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

YES

O K

NRETURN

FULL AUTO

CLOCK SET CH

TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING

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2 Press >/. to highlight NO for FULL

AUTO and press OK.

3 Press >/. to highlight the item you want

to set and press OK. Then press >/. to

make the setting and press OK.

• For CLOCK SET CH

Leave the setting to “– – –” to have the

VCR automatically search for a channel

that carries a time signal.

Press the number buttons to select a

channel that carries a time signal.

Use this option if you know of a channel

that carries a time signal. Most PBS

member stations broadcast a time

signal. For the fastest response, select

your local PBS station.

• For TIME ZONE

Select the time zone of your area, or

select AUTO to have the VCR

automatically set your time zone.

The options are:

AUTO ˜ ATLANTIC ˜

EASTERN ˜ CENTRAL ˜

MOUNTAIN ˜ PACIFIC ˜

ALASKA ˜ HAWAII ˜ AUTO

• For DAYLIGHT SAVING

Select ON or OFF (standard time), or

AUTO to have the VCR automatically

set the daylight saving time.

Setting the clock (continued)

SELECT

SET

QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

NRETURN

O K

FULL AUTO

CLOCK SET CH

TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING

– – –

AUTO

USE

SET

QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

NRETURN

O K

FULL AUTO

CLOCK SET CH

TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING

123

AUTO

0 - 9

SELECT

SET

QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

NRETURN

FULL AUTO

CLOCK SET CH

TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING

123

AUTO

OFF

O K

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456

PLAY

SELECT

SET

QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

NRETURN

FULL AUTO

CLOCK SET CH

TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING

ATLANTIC

EASTERN

CENTRAL

PACIFIC

ALASKA

HAWAII

MOUNTAIN

AUTO

O K

33Getting Started

Getting Started

4 Press MENU to exit the menu.

5 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Getting Started34

Presetting

channels

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.

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/VIDEO to display the

VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display

window.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip steps 1 and 2.

2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET,

then press OK.

>/.

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 1

O K

PLAY

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

35Getting Started

Getting Started

continued

3 Press >/. to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK.

4 • To preset cable TV channels:

Press >/. to set ANTENNA/CABLE to

CABLE, then press OK.

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:

Press >/. to set ANTENNA/CABLE to

ANT, then press OK.

5 Press >/. to highlight AUTO PRESET,

then press OK.

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.

Tips

• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each

time you press DISPLAY.

Channel number

Remaining tape length, and time counter

No display

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 1

O K

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

ANT

ADD

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 2

O K

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

TUNER PRESET

CH 1

PLEASE WAIT

PLAY

Getting Started36

Number

buttons,

ENTER

CH +/–

Presetting/disabling

channels manually

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

>/.

Presetting channels (continued)

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456

–

PLAY

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

37Getting Started

Getting Started

Channel to be disabled

Channel to be preset

continued

2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET,

then press OK.

3 • To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press OK.

3 Press >/. to set MANUAL SET to

ADD, then press OK.

• To disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/– to select the channel

number.

2 Press OK.

3 Press >/. to set MANUAL SET to

ERASE, then press OK.

4 Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press

MENU.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

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456

–

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 5

O K

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 1

O K

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ERASE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 5

O K

PLAY

Getting Started38

Presetting channels (continued)

Number

buttons,

ENTER

>/./?//

If the picture is not clear

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.

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

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456

–

PLAY

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

39Getting Started

Getting Started

Selected channel

2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET,

then press OK.

3 Press the number buttons to select the

channel you want to fine-tune, then press

ENTER.

4 Press >/. to highlight FINE TUNING,

then press OK.

The fine tuning meter appears.

5 Press ?// to adjust to a clearer picture,

then press OK.

Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

6 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• To select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this

case, you don’t need to press ENTER.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to

interference from the picture being received.

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789

456

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 1

O K

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

O K

PLAY

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 5

O K

N n

NRETURN

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

MANUAL SET

CABLE

ADD

OFF

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TUNER PRESET

CH 5

O K

N n

Getting Started40

Example of “PlusCode”

Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”

Setting up the VCR Plus+ system

How the VCR Plus+ system works

Whenever you want to record a TV

program, all you need to do is look up

the “PlusCode” number, a number

assigned to each program published in

the TV section of most newspapers,

cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE

magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode

number of the program you want and

the VCR is automatically programmed

to record that show. It’s that simple.

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves

coordinating the TV channel number

(the number you turn to on your TV or

VCR to watch a program) with the guide

channel (the number that’s assigned to

that channel in your program guide).

To find the guide channel numbers, look

at the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the

program guide for your area that

features VCR PlusCodes. It usually

looks like the example to the right.

To set the guide channels, use the

Channel Line-up Chart to check that the

guide channel numbers match the TV

channel your VCR receives. For

example, if HBO is listed in the Channel

Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your

VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you

need to coordinate these numbers using

the following procedure. If the guide

and TV channel numbers are the same,

you can skip this procedure.

5:30

6:30

PlusCode

CNN

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(1hr. 15min.) 73457

DRAMA

WS 9974

SPORT

MOVIE Musical (2hrs.)

33044

Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060

Comedy (2hrs.) 17390

SAMPLE

CABLE TV

AMC

BRV

CNN

CSP

DIS

DSC

ESN

FAM

HBO

LIF

MAX

MTV

NIK

SCA

SHO

TBS

TMC

TNN

TNT

USA

VCR Plus+

GUIDE CH

American Movie Classics

Bravo (program grid only)

Cable News Network

C-SPAN

The Disney Channel

The Discovery Channel

ESPN

The Family Channel

Home Box Office

Lifetime

Cinemax

Music Television

Nickelodeon

Sports Channel

Sports Channel America

Showtime

TBS SuperStation

The Movie Channel

The Nashville Network

Turner Network Television

USA Network

CABLE

41Getting Started

Getting Started

>/./?//

Number

buttons,

ENTER

continued

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight

SETTINGS and press OK.

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PLAY

NRETURN

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SELECT

SET

QUIT

SETTINGS

O K

Getting Started42

Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (continued)

2 Press >/. to highlight SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS, then press OK.

3 Enter the guide channel number assigned

in the program guide and press ENTER.

4 • If you made Hookup 1 or 3: Enter the

actual number on your TV (and VCR)

and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 2: Enter the cable

box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4)

and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 4: Enter the actual

number on your TV (and VCR) for an

unscrambled channel and press ENTER.

For a scrambled channel, enter the cable

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

and press ENTER.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each channel number that does not match.

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456

PLAY

SET GUIDE CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

–– –––

0 - 9

O K

SET TV CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 5–

0 - 9

O K

ENTER

SET TV CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 3–

0 - 9

O K

ENTER

SET TV CH

LIST

QUIT

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 58–

0 - 9

O K

ENTER

43Getting Started

Getting Started

6 When you have set all channels, press OK

to confirm your channel settings.

To return to the previous page, press ?.

To go to the next page, press /.

7 After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

PLAY

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

GUIDE TV GUIDE TV

273 6648––

525 6859––

7 5 71 63––

558 7423––

4311

5796––

968 8200––3

34 7 85 98––

95639387––

25559130––

84218852––

PAGE

QUIT

N n

PAGE1

Basic Operations44

6 EJECT

SMART CUE

CLEAR

DISPLAY

p STOP

· PLAY

P PAUSE

) # FF

0 3 REW

Playing a tape

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

Basic Operations

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45Basic Operations

Basic Operations

2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with its

safety tab removed.

3 Press · PLAY.

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

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play p STOP

Pause play P PAUSE

Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY

Fast-forward the tape ) # FF during stop

Rewind the tape 0 3 REW during stop

Eject the tape 6 EJECT

To skip playback

You can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as a

commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.

1 Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. The

VCR starts searching.

2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch.

The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal

playback.

If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR

will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE.

continued

PLAY

1/u

Basic Operations46

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The

counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point

afterwards by referring to the counter.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but

the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

• While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use · PLAY, P PAUSE,

)# FF, 0 3 REW, or p STOP buttons.

• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

Playing a tape (continued)

VIDEO

APC

47Basic Operations

Basic Operations

r REC

CH +/–

DISPLAY

SP/EP

TV/VIDEO

p STOP

Recording TV

programs

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

To record from a cable box, turn it on.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

COUNTER/

REMAIN

Number

buttons,

ENTER

continued

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INPUT

SELECT

Basic Operations48

Recording indicator

3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display

window.

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

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

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as

SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio

quality.

6 Press r REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

Recording TV programs (continued)

–

INPUT

SELECT

VIDEO

APC

VIDEO

APC

SP / EP

VIDEO

APC

REC

VIDEO

APC

49Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Safety tab

Time counter

Remaining tape length

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear on

the TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter

and remaining tape length with the

indicator appear alternately in the

display window.

To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in

the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 65.)

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO 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.

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.

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-1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT

button.

• 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 does not appear during still (pause) 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.

SP 22:0

83:1

0:0

Basic Operations50

Recording TV

programs using

the VCR Plus+

system

Just enter the PlusCode number listed in

the TV program guide. The date, time

and channel number of that program are

set automatically. 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 Press VCR Plus+.

1/u

Number

buttons,

ENTER

SP/EP

VCR Plus+

CLEAR

>/.

p STOP

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456

–

VCR Plus+

USE

SP/EP

QUIT

VCR Plus+

PlusCode

SP / EP

--------

0 - 9

SP/EP

VCR Plus+

51Basic Operations

Basic Operations

2 Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and

re-enter the correct number.

3 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or

EP.

4 Press >/. to highlight ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press ENTER:

To record Select

Only once ONCE

Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY

Once a week WEEKLY

The date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed

appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press

CLEAR to cancel the setting.

5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.

6 Press 1/u to turn off the VCR.

The

indicator appears in the display window 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.

continued

123

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456

ENTER

1/u

CLEAR

SP / EP

PLAY

CLEAR

CONFIRM

CANCEL

QUIT

ENTER

CLEAR

VCR Plus+

PlusCode

SP / EP

12345 -

USE

ONCE

DAILY

WEEKLY

CONFIRM

CANCEL

QUIT

ENTER

CLEAR

VCR Plus+

PlusCode

SP / EP

12345 - - -

USE

ONCE

DAILY

WEEKLY

SET TIMER

VCR Plus+

PlusCode

SP / EP

12345 - - -

POWER

CANCEL

CLEAR

RECORDING TIME

DATE START STOP CH

9 / 30 TH 8 00:

900:

35 SP

Basic Operations52

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press 1/u. The

indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.

Remember to press 1/u to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby

mode 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)

While the VCR turns on, hold down 1/u POWER

on the VCR until the H

indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the H

indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/u POWER

on the VCR until the H

indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and

turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. The

recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Tips

• To cancel the VCR Plus+ system recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressing ENTER

in step 4 above.

• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes

shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP

mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is

changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the

ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 65).

Notes

• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:

– the PlusCode number is incorrect.

– ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or

WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

• The VCR will be unlocked when:

– you stop timer recording by pressing p STOP

– you insert a tape

– the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (continued)

53Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Setting the timer

manually

If the VCR Plus+ system is not available

in your area, follow the instructions

below to set the timer to record

programs.

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 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight

TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.

CH +/–

>/./?//

p STOP

1/u

INPUT

SELECT

SP/EP

continued

NRETURN

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET / CHECK

9/28 TU

O K

CANCEL

CLEAR

DATE START STOP CH

–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––

–– ––

–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––

–/––

–:–– –:––

–/––

––:–––:––––––

:––– –:––

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–

Number

buttons

PLAY

Basic Operations54

Setting the timer manually (continued)

2 Press >/. to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.

3 Set the date, start and stop time, channel

number and tape speed:

1 Press >/. to set each item.

2 Press / to highlight and set each item

in turn.

To correct a setting, press ? to return to

that setting and reset.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week,

press . while the date is highlighting. For details, see “Daily/

weekly recording” below.

To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press

INPUT SELECT to display “L1” in the “CH” position.

4 Press OK to confirm the setting.

To enter another setting, highlight the next line and repeat step 3.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

6 Press 1/u to turn off the VCR.

The

indicator appears in the display window 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.

1/u

PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

PLAY

NRETURN

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET / CHECK

9/28 TU

END

O K

DATE START STOP CH

TH SP

9/30 8:00

9:00 35

– /–– –:–– –: –– –– ––

N n

55Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Daily/weekly recording

In step 3 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press

., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication

in reverse order.

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 down) n the

current date

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press 1/u. The

indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.

Remember to press 1/u to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby

mode 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)

While the VCR turns on, hold down 1/u POWER

on the VCR until the H

indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the H

indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/u POWER

on the VCR until the H

indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and

turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. The

recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Tips

• To set the channel, you can also use the CH +/– or number buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.

• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes

shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP

mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is

changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the

ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 65).

• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after

setting the timer, press . to highlight RETURN, then press OK.

The display returns to the MENU screen.

If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before the timer recording

starts.

Additional Operations56

Playing/searching

at various speeds

& SLOW

) # FF

0 3 REW

· PLAY

0 3 REW

Playback options

View the picture during fast-

forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play at twice the normal

speed

Play in slow motion

Play frame by frame

Rewind and start play

To resume normal playback

Press · PLAY.

Operation

During fast-forward, hold down ) # FF. During rewind,

hold down 0 3 REW.

• During playback, press ) # FF or 0 3 REW on the

remote commander.

• During playback, hold down ) # FF or 03REW. When

you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback, press x2.

During playback or pause, press & SLOW.

During pause, press ) # FF or 0 3 REW on the remote

commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each

second.

During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down

0 3 REW on the VCR.

Additional Operations

) # FF

57Additional Operations

Tip

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

– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

– The picture shakes while pausing.

To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

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.

Additional Operations58

r REC

Setting the

recording

duration time

After starting recording in the normal

way, you can have the VCR stop

recording automatically after a specified

duration.

1 While recording, press r REC.

The

indicator appears in the display window.

2 Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR

stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press r REC repeatedly to set a new duration.

To cancel the duration

Press r REC repeatedly until

indicator disappears and the VCR returns

to normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press p STOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the

recording duration.

VIDEO

APC

Normal recording0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00

59Additional Operations

CLEAR

Checking/

changing/

canceling timer

settings

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to the

video channel.

1 Press 1/u to turn on the VCR.

2 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and

press OK.

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

• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off

the VCR to return to recording standby.

1/u

continued

>/./?//

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456

–

Additional Operations60

Program 1

Program 2

Will be cut off

3 Press >/. to highlight the setting you want

to change or cancel.

• To change the setting, press OK and press

?// to highlight the item you want to

change, then press >/. to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

4 Press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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.

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued)

NRETURN

SELECT

SET

QUIT

TIMER SET / CHECK

9/28 TU

CANCEL CLEAR

O K

DATE START STOP CH

TH SP

9/30 8:00

9:00 35

– ––/–– –:–– –:–– ––

SA EP

/2 01:00

1:30

FR EP

MO – 2 :00

:00 6 0

SU EP

EVERY :360

7:00

61Additional Operations

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. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and

normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 64.

Recording bilingual programs

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 64.

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being

recorded will not change.)

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Left channel L STEREO

Right channel R STEREO

Monaural sound on the normal No indicator No indicator

audio track

continued

Additional Operations62

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track

(main track)

Stereo sound

(left/right channels)

Monaural sound

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.

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.

Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)

63Additional Operations

Tracking meter

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the 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.

Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking

meter. The distortion should disappear as you

press one of the two buttons (the

indicator

lights up). To resume automatic tracking

adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function

The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function 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). For details, see page 64.

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

• Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in LP

mode on other VCRs.

• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from

the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON

in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP

mode with the APC function.

• There is a delay of about ten 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 (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing,

press P PAUSE to start recording immediately.

If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the

VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to

start recording.

NORMAL TRACKING

Additional Operations64

Changing menu options

1 Press MENU, then select ADVANCED

OPTIONS and press OK.

2 Press >/. to highlight the option to change, then press OK.

3 Press >/. to change the setting, then press OK.

To adjust the sharpness, press ?// and press OK.

4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option Set this option to

AUTO ANT SELECT • ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on

the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel

(channel 3 or 4).

• OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and

LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the

VCR input.

AUTO STEREO • ON to receive stereo programs.

• OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.

TUNER AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal

audio tracks.

• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on

both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.

APC • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off APC.

SELECT

SET

QUIT

ADVANCED OPTIONS

O K

NRETURN

AUTO ANT SELECT

AUTO STEREO

TUNER AUDIO

TAPE SELECT

AUTO TAPE SPEED

SHARPNESS

APC

MAIN

AUTO

L H

65Additional Operations

Menu option Set this option to

TAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter

than a T-140 length tape.

• 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.

For details, see page 49.

AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON to change the timer recording tape speed

automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape

length becomes shorter than the recording time. To

operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set TAPE SELECT correctly.

• OFF to keep the tape speed.

SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the

picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.

Additional Operations66

Editing with another VCR

How to hook up to record on this VCR

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

• 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.

• You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the

sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To

record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L

jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).

This VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

: Signal flow

VMC-810HG audio/video cable

(not supplied)

LINE-1 IN

67Additional Operations

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video

channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” in the

display window.

• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or

EP.

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other

(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to

playback pause.

2 Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start

recording and press P PAUSE.

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

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

time.

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an

unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording.

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.

P PAUSE

r REC

1/u

Additional Information68

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 from the VCR.

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the

switch to either channel.

2 Press 1/u POWER to turn on the VCR.

3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display

window.

4 Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the display

window. Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1

(channel 3 or 4).

The channel you selected in step 4 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.

1/u POWER CHANNEL +/–

1/u

CH3

RF UNIT

CH4

69Additional Information

EAC-32 Antenna

connector (not

supplied)

300-ohm twin

lead cable

EAC-66

UHF/VHF

band

separator/

mixer (not

supplied)

300-ohm twin

lead cable

75-ohm coaxial

cable

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.

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

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

3 Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHF/VHF band

mixer

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.

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.

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

3 Retighten the screws.

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

Additional Information70

• Normal picture

• Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or

black & white

screen appears)

PowerClock

Playback

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Symptom

The 1/u switch does not

function.

The power is turned on but the

VCR does not operate.

The clock has stopped and

“–:– –” lights in the display

window.

The playback picture does not

appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear.

The picture rolls vertically

during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold

down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the H indicator

disappears.

• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,

unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry

for over three hours.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock

(and the timer).

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If

you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.

• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video

heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or

T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these

cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have

the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility

(a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a

commercially available liquid-type cleaning cassette

other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult

your local Sony dealer for more information.

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

• The tape is defective.

• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable

connection.

initial

contamination

terminal

71Additional Information

Recording

Timer recording

Others

Symptom

A TV program does not appear

on the TV screen.

TV reception 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.

The timer does not operate.

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does

not function.

The tracking meter does not

appear on the screen.

You cannot control other TVs.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

Remedy

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If

you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT

button. Select a channel number when recording TV

programs; select “L1” when recording from other

equipment.

• Adjust the TV antenna.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this

tape, cover the tab hole.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• 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 is not 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 than one hour. Reset the clock and

timer.

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

compartment.

• 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 / VIDEO switch is set correctly.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may

change when you replace the batteries of the remote

commander.

• 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.

Additional Information72

Specifications

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1

/8 inches/s)

EP: 11.11 mm/s (

/16 inches/s)

LP: 16.67 mm/s (

/16 inches/s),

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13

UHF 14 to 69

CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs per month (max.)

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor

Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-662HF/679HF)

110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (SLV-679HF

PX)

Power consumption

24 W (SLV-662HF/679HF)

19 W (SLV-679HF PX)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (w/h/d)

(Approx. 14 × 3

8 × 11

4 inches) including

projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)

Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)

Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-679HF PX only)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

As an

ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation

has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

(SLV-662HF/679HF only)

73Additional Information

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

1 1/u POWER switch/indicator (51)

2 Tape compartment

3 0 3 REW (rewind) button (45, 56)

4 · PLAY button (45, 56)

5 ) # FF (fast-forward) button

(45, 56)

6 p STOP button (45, 67)

7 P PAUSE button (45, 67)

8 r REC (record) button (48, 58, 67)

9 Remote sensor (5)

0 EASY SET UP button (11, 14, 18, 21)

!¡ CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–

buttons (48, 63)

!™ 6 EJECT button (45)

continued

1/u

Additional Information74

Index to parts and controls (continued)

1 Timer indicator (51, 54)

2 SAP (Second Audio Program)

indicator (61)

3 STEREO indicator (61)

4 Tape speed indicator (48)

5 VIDEO indicator (49, 68)

6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator (63)

7 Child Lock indicator (52)

8 Tracking indicator (63)

9 Time counter/clock/line/channel

indicator (46, 48, 67)

0 Remaining time indicator (49)

!¡ Tape/recording indicator (48)

Display window

STEREO

SAP LPSP

VIDEO

APC

75Additional Information

Rear panel

1 AC power cord (7)

2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (66)

3 VHF/UHF IN connector (10, 13, 17,

20)

4 VHF/UHF OUT connector (10, 13,

17, 20)

5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch

(68)

6 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (8)

continued

Additional Information76

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

1 TV / VIDEO switch (5)

2 6 EJECT button (45)

3 TV/VIDEO button (6, 49)

4 DISPLAY button (49)

5 CLEAR button (46, 51, 60)

6 INPUT SELECT button (48, 49, 67)

7 r REC (record) button (48, 58)

8 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended

Play) button (48)

9 MENU button (25, 53, 59)

0 P PAUSE/> button (25, 45)

p STOP/. button (25, 45)

0 3 REW (rewind)/? button

(45, 56)

) # FF (fast-forward)// button

(45, 56)

· PLAY/OK button (25, 45)

123

789

456

–

77Additional Information

!¡ 1/u (power) switch (6, 51)

!™ COUNTER/REMAIN button (49)

!£ AUDIO MONITOR button (61)

!¢ VCR Plus+ button (50)

!∞ Number buttons (51)

!§ ENTER button (51)

!¶ CH (channel) +/– buttons (6, 48)

!• VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6)

!ª & SLOW button (56)

@º x2 button (56)

@¡ SMART CUE button (45)

Additional Information78

Index

A, B

Adjusting

picture 63

tracking 63

Advanced option 64

AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 38

Antenna hookup 10

APC (Adaptive Picture

Control) 63

Audio track 62

Audio/video (A/V)

hookup 8

Auto Clock Set 29

Auto Tape Speed 65

Cable hookup 7

Channel line-up chart 40

Child Lock 52

Cleaning the video

heads 70

Clock setting 26

Connecting

cable TV 7

external antenna

connector 69

UHF/VHF band

mixer 69

Counter 46

Disabling channels 36

Dubbing See Editing

E, F, G

Easy Set Up 11, 14, 18, 21

Editing 66

EP mode 48

H, I, J, K

Hi-fi audio track 62

Language selecting 25

Locking the VCR 52

LP mode 49

Monaural 61

Monitoring audio during

playback 61

N, O

Normal audio track 62

P, Q

Picture adjustment See

Adjusting

Playback 44

at various speeds 56

frame-by-frame 56

selecting the sound 61

skip 45

slow motion 56

Presetting channels 34

Recording 47

bilingual programs 61

SAP broadcasts 61

saving 49

stereo broadcasts 61

timer setting 53

using VCR Plus + 50

while watching another

program 49

RF channel 68

Safety tab 49

SAP (Second Audio

Program) 61

Searching at various

speeds 56

SP mode 48

Stereo 61

T, U

Timer setting 53

canceling 59

changing 59

checking 59

daily/weekly

recording 55

using VCR Plus+ 50

Tracking adjustment See

Adjusting

Tuner presetting 34

V, W, X, Y, Z

VCR Plus+

channel setup 40

recording 50

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

uick reference to using the VCR

Hookup 1

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if you

made A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and press

· PLAY. If there’s no

picture on your TV, press

the VCR’s TV/VIDEO

button until the VIDEO

indicator comes on in the

display window.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

2 Enter the PlusCode

number.

3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press

ENTER.

4 Insert a tape.

5 Press 1/u to turn off the

VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or press

the VCR’s TV/VIDEO

button until the VIDEO

indicator in the display

window goes off.

2 Set the TV to the channel

you want to watch.

Hookup 2

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if you

made A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and press

· PLAY.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box.

2 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to

record.

3 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

4 Enter the PlusCode

number.

5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press

ENTER.

6 Insert a tape.

7 Press 1/u to turn off the

VCR.

8 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR’s TV/

VIDEO button until the

VIDEO 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.

Hookup 3

To play a tape

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.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

2 Enter the PlusCode

number.

3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press

ENTER.

4 Insert a tape.

5 Press 1/u to turn off the

VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR’s TV/

VIDEO button until the

VIDEO indicator in the

display window goes off.

2 Select the channel with

your cable box (if you

have one) or with your TV.

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