Sony SLV-685HF manual Hookup 3 VCR Plus+ channel setup, Channels

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 39.

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 40.

1Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

CHANNELS.

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

2Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV.

3Press EXECUTE.

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE	CH	TV CH
2 5	–	1 5

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM TV CH

THEN PUSH ENTER

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Getting Started

SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Owner’s recordInstalling PrecautionsSafety InformationTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedInserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander You can use this remoteControlling other TVs with the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVsManufacturer Code Number Hookups Selecting the best hookup optionBefore you get started Strereo receiver Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksUse this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks Audio/video cable suppliedGetting Started What you can do with this hookup Using cable box controlRecommended use What you can’t doSet the RF Unit switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whicheverCursor Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setup ChannelsProgram guide channel Your actual TV channel You dont have a Cable box For connectorRecord scrambled channels that require a cable box UHF connectionHookup 2 VCR setup Normal displayHookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup TV A, B, or C Use this hookup if you’re usingAntenna hookup Match the typeHookup 3 VCR setup Hookup 3 VCR Plus+ channel setup Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Wall Cable boxHookup 4 VCR setup Hookup 4 VCR Plus+ channel setup Program guide channel Cable box output channelNo UHF DSS Digital Satellite System receiver∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+ DSS receiver Side viewHookup 5 VCR setup Wall Splitter Switch Cable box For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is requiredHookup 6 VCR setup Tuner Preset CH3 Hookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setup Press Cursor /.to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or Français Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language Then press ExecuteSetting the clock Before you start…Press Cursor ?//to select ON, then Setting up cable box controlSkip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or Press CursorCable box/DSS receiver code number, then Number from the chart belowPress the number buttons to enter Find your cable box/DSS receiver codeSetting up cable box control DSS receiver Code numbers BrandTo check the cable box control setting Signal flowTo ensure correct operation Setting up cable box control Turn on the VCR and the TV Presetting channelsPresetting all receivable channels automatically Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLEPresetting channels Channel to be disabled Presetting/disabling channels manuallyChannel to be preset CH +If the picture is not clear Example of Channel Line-up Chart Setting up VCR Plus+How to set up your VCR How VCR Plus+ worksSetting up VCR Plus+ When you’ve finished, press Menu to exit Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channelWhose numbers don’t match Basic Operations Playing a tapeTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel StopTo use the time counter Additional tasksTo skip playback Basic OperationsTo record from a cable box, turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programs RECTo check the remaining time BasicTo stop recording OperationsSafety tab Tips To watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recording Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+Number buttons To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to Using Cursor ?//, then press SETTimer Clear to cancel the setting Press Tape Speed to select SP or EPTo use the VCR after setting the timer To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child LockTip Setting the timer manually Press Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press ExecuteNumber and tape speed Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepSet the date, start and stop times, channel Press ExecutePlaying/searching At various speeds To resume normal playbackPress áPLAY Press Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration Recording TV programs using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode To extend the durationWhen the timer settings overlap Checking Changing Canceling timerSettings Turn on your TV and set it toRecording bilingual programs Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programs Selecting the sound while playingHow sound is recorded on a video tape About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking APC playbackPress Menu and select Advanced Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choicesVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow How to hook up to record on this VCRHow to hook up to a stereo system Editing with another VCRTo stop editing Operation When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRsGeneral setup information Setting the RF unitAdditional Information Attaching the external antenna connector Ohm twin lead cable EAC-32 Antenna connector not suppliedAttaching a UHF/VHF band mixer Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsSymptom Remedy OthersSpecifications Index to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Rear panelRemote commander Index J, KX, Y, Z To record a program Quick reference to using the VCRTo play a tape To watch TVSony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11