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1. e If the other VCR is a monaural type use a connecting cable such as Sony VMC 910M5 e 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 Additional Operations Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to display L in the display window e Press SP EP on the remote commander 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 with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Il PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Il PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the W STOP buttons on both VCRs Note e 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 REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape Then when you start recording in step 4 press Ill PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press Ill PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the A2. jo A connector on your TV A B or C or j VHF wobec eee eeeee B For connector types i 2 B and C no UHF i UHF AN or connection is i required i VHF E c UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna connector not supplied so you can connect the cable to the VHF UHF IN connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied For details see page 45 continued Getting Started 11 Step 3 Hookups continued CELTE vcr setup T Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever ainil channel is not used in your DOOUOCODOOOOO COLD area If both are used set the RF UNIT switch to either channel For details see page 44 If you made A V connections page 8 you can skip this step 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 17 The CLOCK SET menu appears Set the clock and press OK For details see page 18 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK For details see page 20 The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP AUTO PRESET PROCESSING AAAAAAAAAAAAA PLEASE WAIT 12 Getting Started LANGUAGE
3. PENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS NEXT CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET vig pe 1998 TH 12 00M NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT lt gt NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display Dns Hookup 2 Pages 11 and 12 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 e Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do e Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box nearer VHF UHF JIN Qor p1 A Match the type of connector on j t your TV A B or i VHF c eee o B i al For connector i UHF types B and C no or UHF connection i is required VHF VCR benteeee RO VHF UHF UHF continued Getting Started 13 Step 3 Hookups continued EERIE vcr setup T Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever monn channel is not used in your DODO CNOOOOOO COLD c RF UNIT area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 44 If you made A V connections page 8 you can skip this step Turn on your cable box Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if d
4. Press gt to flash each item in turn 2 Press to set each item 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 flashing For details see Daily weekly recording on this page To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L in the CH position Press gt to confirm the setting The cursor gt appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 Press OK 5 POWER Press POWER 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 li STOP Daily w eekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press tto change the indication in reverse order the current date SU SA MO SA MO FR EVERY SA EVERY MO EVERY SU 1 month later dates count down the current date Basic Operations To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press POWER The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standb
5. amp REW during stop Eject the tape 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 Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip The VCR starts searching suo edo s1seg 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 To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press COUNTER RESET The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e While setting the menu on the TV screen you cannot use the gt PLAY H PAUSE PP amp FE lt lt amp REW or E STOP buttons e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording Basic Operations 29 30 Recording TV programs TV VIDEO DISPLAY REC CH INPUT SELECT SP EP E STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on Basic Operations Insert a tape with its safety tab in place IN
6. and unscrambled channels conveniently What you can do with this hookup e Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR the A B switch is set to A e 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 e Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel the A B switch is set to B Splitter Cable box Rear of TV op an VHF UHF co gt or o Poo o A Match the type i of connector i i j r on your TV A i VHF B orcC A B switch 44 EA For connector A B types B and C 4 i UHF no UHF i connection is i VHF required VCR b he C VHF UHF g UHF OUT continued Getting Started 17 18 Step 3 Hookups continued rele qvjee t VCR setup 1 Getting Started oo ee DO000 OIODOOCDOCOODODICI PEUN i CH3 CH4 CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel c _ For details see page 44 If you made A V connections page 8 you can skip this step Set the A B switch to A Press EASY SET UP on the VCR SETUP The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the ENGLISH on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired FRANGAIS and press OK For details see page 17 NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP The CLOCK
7. in the display window lit APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording at the first time 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 e The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs With the Auto Tape Speed function on the APC function doesn t work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function For details see page 41 e There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyze the tape After the APC indicator stops flashing press Il PAUSE to start recording immediately If you press Ill PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled 42 Additional Operations Changing menu options 1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS ADVANCED OPTIONS gt AUTO STEREO ON OFF TUNER AUDIO MAIN SAP APC ON OFF TAPE SELECT AUTO 180 AUTO TAPE SPEED ON OFF SHARPNESS L m H 2
8. of the connections are completed e Be sure you make connections firmly Loose connections may cause picture distortion e If your TV doesn t match any of the examples provided see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician Caution Connections between the VCR s VHF UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous parallel antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver Getting Started 9 10 Step 3 Hookups continued Audio video AN hookup Page 8 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 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 cabl
9. window To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record 3 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK 4 Set the date time channel and tape speed 5 Press OK 6 Insert a tape 7 Press POWER to turn off the VCR 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 uick reference to using the VCR 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 e Turn on the cable box Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4 e 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 MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK 2 Set the date time channel and tape speed 3 Press OK 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER 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 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 Informati
10. IMER button 35 REC record button 29 SP Standard Play EP Extra Play button 29 INPUT SELECT button 29 30 B gt SLOW button 34 Tape menu operation buttons MENU button 17 41 Il PAUSE button 27 E STOP button 27 lt lt amp REW rewind button 27 34 gt gt amp FF fast forward gt button 27 34 gt PLAY OK button 27 12 POWER switch 32 13 CLEAR button 36 14 AUDIO MONITOR button 38 15 Number buttons and ENTER button 23 16 CH channel buttons 29 17 VOL volume buttons 6 18 SMART CUE button 27 k E k Additional Information 55 Index A B AFT Auto Fine Tuning 24 Antenna hookup 9 APC Adaptive Picture Control 40 Audio video A V hookup 8 C Cable hookup 11 13 15 Canceling timer settings 36 Changing timer settings 36 Checking timer settings 36 Child Lock 33 Cleaning the video heads 46 Clock setting 18 Connecting cable TV 11 13 15 external antenna connector 45 UHF VHF band mixer 45 Counter 27 D Disabling channels 22 Dubbing See Editing E F G Easy Set Up 10 12 14 16 Editing 42 EP mode 29 Additional Information H I J K Hi fi audio track 39 L Language selecting 17 Locking the VCR 33 LPmode 27 M Monitoring audio 38 N O Normal audio track 39 P Picture adjustment 24 34 40 Pl
11. Index to parts and controls continued Display window 10 9 1 Timer indicator 32 7 Child Lock indicator 33 2 SAP Second Audio Program 8 Tracking indicator 40 indicator 38 9 Time counter clock line channel STEREO indicator 38 indicator 27 29 43 Tape speed indicator 29 10 Tape recording indicator 29 VIDEO indicator 30 44 jo B APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 40 52 Additional Information Rear panel DIODNOCNTOODIDODI 1 AC power cord 7 4 RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 44 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO 43 jacks 42 5 LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 8 3 VHF UHF IN OUT connectors 9 11 13 15 continued Additional Information 53 54 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander Oj IN 11 Additional Information TV VIDEO remote control switch l IN jo eA A N 10 11 5 amp EJECT button 27 TV VIDEO button 30 44 DISPLAY button 30 COUNTER RESET button 27 QUICK T
12. PC function is canceled Additional Operations 45 46 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 POWER CHANNEL Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press TV VIDEO on the remote commander to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area uF WN Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen If the channels change when you press CHANNEL you have made the correct setting Whenever you use the VCR set the TV to the channel selected in step 1 Additional Information Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 300 ohm twin lead cable EAC 32 Antenna connector not supplied 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector 2 Wind the twin leads around the sc
13. PUT SELECT C4 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window OO 5 SP EP Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP EP Extra Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play however SP produces better picture and audio quality 6 REC suo edo sIseg Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP continued Basic Operations 31 32 Recording TV programs continued To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining Remaining tape length Time counter 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 OLON dq p safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape J again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Ma O Safety tab S Tips e To select a channel you can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER e You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button The display appea
14. Press 4 to select the option to change then press to change the setting 3 Press OK to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to AUTO STEREO ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise the sound changes to monaural TUNER AUDIO MAIN to record the main sound SAP to record the SAP Second Audio Program sound APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC TAPE SELECT AUTO or 180 when using a T 140 or T 180 tape to operate AUTO TAPE SPEED correctly AUTO TAPE SPEED ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time OFF to keep the set tape speed SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture L to turn off the sharpness control Additional Operations 43 44 Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder in DOOOOOOOODCONOOCODDI F e cl e LINE 1 IN VMC 810 audio video cable N signal flow not supplied How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE 1 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510KS audio cable not supplied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color
15. R does not fit your power outlet attach the supplied e Audio video cable 3 phono to 3 adaptor to the plug phono 6 Getting Started step 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 Remote sensor your Sony TV VIDEO 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 e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries continued Getting Started 7 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 appr
16. S O NY 3 861 447 11 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No VHS hi Fi SLV 678HF SLV 678HF PX SLV 677HF 1998 by Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 CAUTION 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 e For SLV 678HF 677HE operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz F
17. SET menu appears Set the clock SETUP gt CLOCK SET and press OK For details see page 18 Siy J144 1998 TH 12 00M NEXT CANCEL EASY SET UP The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set SET UP ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press OK MONEE EEE ie For details see page 20 ANT CABLE SELECT lt gt NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP SET UP AUTO PRESET SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING AAAAAAAAAAAAL PLEASE WAIT Normal display Cable box output channel Preset the cable box output channel usually 2 TUNER PRESET 3 or 4 For details see page 22 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF Enter the cable box output channel FINE TUNING Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK Selecting a language OOo CCOO OG GOO You can change the on screen display language papes Bu MENU OK the Press MENU then press to move the Fianauace cursor P to LANGUAGE and press OK E ESPA OL FRAN AIS When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step Press to select ENGLISH ESPANOL or FRANCAIS then press OK Getting Started 19 Setting the clock Set the time and date to use the timer feature for recording programs OKOLO g EE O O KOLOLO Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the VCR ch
18. To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop the VCR while recording Press W STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by pressing QUICK TIMER To set the channel you can use the CH or INPUT SELECT buttons Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration The recording will start automatically Additional Operations 37 Checking changing canceling timer settings POWER CLEAR Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel MENU OK tpe 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK e If you want to change a setting go on to the TIMER SET CHECK 11 16 MO DATE START STOP CH next step pit 17 TU 7 00AM 8 00Ml 6S s 11 25 WE 10 30PM 11 15PM SOEP e If you do not need to change the settings MO SA 1 00PM 3 004 LEP EVERYSU 11 55AM 1 30PM 429P press OK then turn off the VCR to return to SJES pee an oe aj re sa recording standby Za een f 3 s 3 Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel e To change the setting press to flash the item you want to change and press 4 4 to reset it Then press gt repeatedly until the cursor P appears at the beginning of the line e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 4 Press OK If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return t
19. annel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window MENU OK t4 e Press MENU then press to move the oes cursor P to CLOCK SET and press OK aie vie 1 41 1998 TH 12 00AM by When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step Press to set the month LOKET yir 11 1 1998 SU 12 00A Dya 20 Getting Started Press gt to flash the day and press 4 CLOCK SET to set the day yig 11416 1998 MO 12 00AM Pys The day of the week is set automatically Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day popes Bunya Press OK to start the clock Getting Started 21 Presetting channels GOO CCOO OG GOO 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 MENU presetting Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV oK e Set the TV to the VCR channel tie channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO
20. ayback 26 at various speeds 34 frame by frame 34 skip 27 slow motion 34 Presetting channels 20 Q Quick timer 35 R Recording 28 bilingual programs 38 SAP broadcasts 38 saving 30 stereo broadcasts 38 while watching another program 30 S Safety tab 30 SAP Second Audio Program 38 Searching at various speeds 34 SPmode 29 T U V W X Y Z Timer recording 31 canceling timer settings 36 changing timer settings 36 checking timer settings 36 daily weekly recording 32 overlapping timer recordings 37 Tracking adjustment 34 40 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 MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK 2 Set the date time channel and tape speed 3 Press OK 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER 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 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
21. ctly 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 one hour 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Cons
22. d Nothing happens when you press REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Select the correct source Select a channel number with the CH buttons when recording TV programs select L with the INPUT SELECT button when recording from other equipment Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape 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 Others A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function 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 remote control switch is set correctly The tracking meter does not appear on the screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number resets to 01 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander Th
23. e hookups Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 IN AUX IN oro Audio video cable supplied Audio cable not supplied E Use this hookup if your TV doesn t have stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 IN O AUX IN PA Video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Note To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connection Note to CATV system installer in USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Getting Started Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you re using an antenna if you don t have cable TV Use this hookup if you re using e VHF UHF antenna you get channels 2 13 and channels 14 and higher e UHF only antenna you get channels 14 and higher e Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF UHF goytee sare f A Match the type of connector on your or i VHF TV A B or C Samick m UHF TE E tot VHF zR EJ Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rear of TV VHF UHF Match the type of don deeeseee
24. e VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine 49 Additional Information 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 3 s inches s EP 11 11 mm s 7 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 Additional Information Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month max Power back up Built in self chargin
25. esired and press OK For details see page 17 WN The CLOCK SET menu appears Set the clock and press OK For details see page 18 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK For details see page 20 The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP AUTO PRESET PROCESSING AAAAAAAAAAAAA PLEASE WAIT 14 Getting Started SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET St41 1998 TH 12 00AM 314 1998 00 NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT lt gt NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display Hookup 3 Pages 13 and 14 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 e Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do e Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Rear of TV Ky VHF UHF zak A Match the type OUT pocccee gt p te of connector i or on your TV A VHF Borc B T g For connector types B and C no Connect this cable l or UHF UHF connection directly to your TV if is required you don t have a cable box Cable box Doussa i ool UHF lt gt co
26. g capacitor Back up duration up to 1 hour at a time General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz SLV 678HF 677HF 110 V AC to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz SLV 678HF PX Power consumption 24 W SLV 678HF 677HF 19 W SLV 678HF 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 x 96 x 285 mm w h d Approx 14 x 3 9 4 x 11 s inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 7 kg 8 Ib 3 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 678HF PX only Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 1 POWER switch indicator 32 7 E STOP button 27 2 Tape compartment 8 Ii PAUSE button 27 3 lt lt amp REW rewind button 27 34 9 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 29 40 4 C PLAY button 27 MO EASY SET UP button 10 12 14 16 5 gt gt amp FF fast forward button 27 34 11 Remote sensor 5 6 REC record button 29 12 amp EJECT button 27 continued Additional Information 51
27. is not clear e Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons e 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 charge will be required Do not use a liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information Playback The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor during picture search The picture has no sound e The tape is defective Use a new tape Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads e Normal picture e Rough picture e Unclear picture e No picture or black amp white screen appears terminal initial contamination 48 Additional Information Symptom Remedy Recording ATV program does not appear on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input TV reception is poor Adjust the TV antenna The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole The tape ejects when you press REC Check that the safety tab has not been remove
28. ly entered will be erased e When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number automatically resets to 01 Sony Reset the appropriate code number 8 Getting Started step Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you first scan through the table below Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR If you have Use Refer to TV that has audio video input Audio video A V hookup then Page 8 follow one of the hookups below Antenna only no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10 Cable box with many scrambled Hookup 2 Pages 11 and 12 channels No cable box or cable box with onlya Hookup 3 Pages 13 and 14 few scrambled channels Cable box with onlya few scrambled Hookup 4 Pages 15 and 16 channels using an A B switch After you ve completed the connections follow the instructions for setup During setup if you need more details on the procedure described page numbers are provided where you can find complete step by step instructions After you ve completed the setup you re ready to use your VCR Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used For an overview refer to Quick reference to using the VCR on the back cover Before you get started e Turn off the power to all equipment e Do not connect the AC power cords until all
29. nel you want to fine tune then press ENTER Selected channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Press to select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears TUNER PRESET CH5 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE ON OFF gt FINE TUNING Press gt to adjust to a clearer picture then press OK Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF TUNER PRESET CH5 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF gt FINE TUNING papes Bun Tip e To select the channel in step 2 above you can also use the CH buttons In this case you don t need to press ENTER Getting Started 27 28 Basic Operations Playing a tape amp EJECT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SMART CUE H PAUSE gt PLAY gt gt FF E STOP lt lt a REW Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Basic Operations Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press E gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause H PAUSE or E gt PLAY Fast forward the tape PP FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt
30. ntinued Getting Started 15 Step 3 Hookups continued CELME vcr setup 1 WN 16 Getting Started Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever Doug channel is not used in your DOONOOOOODOOOOOOO O _ RF UNIT area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 44 If you made A V connections page 8 you can skip this step Turn on your cable box Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 17 The CLOCK SET menu appears Set the clock and press OK For details see page 18 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press OK For details see page 20 The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP AUTO PRESET PROCESSING AAAAAAAAAAAAA PLEASE WAIT gt SET UP LANGUAGE PENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET vig i pile 1998 TH 12 00AM NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT lt gt NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display Hookup 4 Pages 15 and 16 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
31. o recording standby 38 Additional Operations When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Program 1 Program 2 E Will be cut off Additional Operations 39 40 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 41 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 41 Selecting the sound while playing Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound The sound being recorded will not change Stereo program To listen to Indicator on the TV screen Stereo STEREO Left channel L Right channel R Monaural sound on the normal audio track No indicator appears Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels Additional Operation
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33. on During playback or pause press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press PP amp FF or lt lt amp REW Hold the button down to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press E gt PLAY on the VCR while holding Aa amp REW down on the VCR To resume normal playback Press E gt PLAY Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons on the VCR 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 e The sound is muted during these operations e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse Additional Operations Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration QUICK TIMER 1 While recording press QUICK TIMER once The indicator appears in the VIDEO display window i LI O LI 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 00 gt 0 30 gt 1 00 gt 10 30 gt 11 00 The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically
34. opriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set TV VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold POWER down and enter your TV s code number s using the number buttons Then release POWER Now you can use the POWER VOL CH and TV 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 Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code number number number Sony 01 JVC 09 RCA 04 10 Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12 AOC 04 Magnavox 03 08 12 Sanyo 11 Centurion 12 Marantz 04 13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA Mitsubishi 04 12 13 17 Sears 07 10 11 Curis Mathes 12 NEC 04 12 Sharp 03 05 18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06 19 Sylvania 08 12 Emerson 03 04 14 Philco 03 04 Teknika 03 08 14 Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07 General Electric 06 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03 04 12 Gold Star 03 04 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12 Hitachi 02 03 Quasar 06 18 Zenith 15 J C Penny 04 12 Radio Shack 05 14 Notes e 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 e If you enter a new code number the code number previous
35. or SLV 678HF 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 SLV 678HF 677HF 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 SLV 678HF 677HF 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 e The 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 Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e 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 e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e If the unit is brought dire
36. rews on the antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws Attaching a UHF VHF band 300 ohm twin mixer lead cable When using both a 75 ohm coaxial cable and a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a EAC 66 VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF UHF VHF band separator mixer not band supplied to connect the antenna to the separator VCR mixer not supplied 75 ohm a cable Loosen the screws on the mixer Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer Retighten the screws A UNPA Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the mixer Additional Information 47 Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not e Connect the AC power cord securely function e Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold 5 POWER down on the VCR until the indicator 3 disappears The power is turned on but the Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off VCR does not operate unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour The clock has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the 5 lights in the display wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock window and timer The playback picture does not e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If appear on the TV screen you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture
37. rs on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e 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 e 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 e The display doesn t appear during still pause mode search mode or slow motion playback e It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY Basic Operations Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time POWER INPUT SELECT MENU OK tpe E STOP Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK then press OK DATE p i ales ajas sjes sjes ajes TIMER SET CHECK 11 16 MO START STOP CH continued Basic Operations suo edo 2seg 33 34 Recording TV programs using the timer continued 2 Set the date start and stop times channel TIMER SETICHECK IFAENO number and tape speed Ma SANT STOP CH Om SEP aayan y 1
38. s 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 Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound left right channels Notes e To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Additional Operations 41 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then goes off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking Press the TRACKING buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adaptive Picture Control APC automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu with the APC indicator
39. ss MENU and select TUNER PRESET then press OK Getting Started TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUALSET ADD ERASE N OFF AFT FINE TUNING OOO OLOLLO OOOO e To preset a channel 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number then press ENTER 2 Press gt to set MANUAL SET to ADD e To disable a channel 1 Press CH to select the channel number 2 Press lt gt to set MANUAL SET to ERASE Channel to be preset TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Channel to be disabled TUNER PRESET papes Bun ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required then press OK continued Getting Started 25 26 Presetting channels continued 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 Number buttons ENTER MENU OK tpe Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET then press OK TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Getting Started Press the number buttons to select the chan
40. to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Presetting all receivable channels automatically Press MENU then press 4 to move the cursor P to TUNER PRESET and press ANTENA CABLE ANTSCABLE OK AUTO PRESET PMANUALSET ADD ERASE When using the EASY SET UP procedure RETUNING n F skip this step TUNER PRESET CH1 Press to select ANTENNA CABLE 22 Getting Started e To preset cable TV channels Press gt to set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE e To preset VHF and UHF channels Press gt to set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT TUNER PRESET CH1 gt ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING TUNER PRESET CH2 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Press to select 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 TUNER PRESET CH2 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING IVVUVUVYV YUL PLEASE WAIT gt continued Getting Started popes Bunya 23 24 Presetting channels continued Presetting disabling channels manually Number buttons ENTER CH MENU OK tpe Pre
41. ult 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 Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unpacking ul Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 7 Step 3 Hookups 17 Selecting a language 18 Setting the clock 20 Presetting channels Basic Operations Additional Information 26 Playing a tape 44 General setup information 28 Recording TV programs 46 Troubleshooting 31 Recording TV programs using the 48 Specifications timer 49 Index to parts and controls 54 Index back cover Additional Operations Quick reference to using the VCR 34 Playing searching at various speeds 35 Recording TV programs using the quick timer 36 Checking changing canceling timer settings 38 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 40 Adjusting the picture 41 Changing menu options 42 Editing with another VCR Introduction 5 Getting Started ae ne Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors e Size AA R6 batteries e Plug adaptor SLV 678HF PX c If the plug supplied with your VC
42. y after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV program To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock While the VCR turns on hold POWER down on the VCR until LOC and the o indicator appear in the display window The VCR turns off and the o indicator remains lit The VCR will not work except for timer recording To unlock the VCR hold POWER down on the VCR until the O indicator disappears from the display window The VCR is unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press W STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked Tips e To set the channel you can also use the CH or number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP EP button suo edo sIseg Basic Operations 35 36 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds p gt SLOW PP e FF gt PLAY lt lt REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast forward hold gt gt amp FF down During forward or rewind rewind hold lt lt amp REW down Play at high speed e During playback press PP amp FF or 4q amp REW e During playback hold gt amp FF or lt lt amp REW down When you release the button normal playback resumes Play in slow moti
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