Sony SLV-685HF manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1: Unpacking

5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

7Step 3: Hookups

28Selecting a language

29Setting the clock

30Setting up cable box control

35Presetting channels

39Setting up VCR Plus+*

Getting Started

Basic Operations

42Playing a tape

44Recording TV programs

47Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+

50Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

52Playing/searching at various speeds

53Recording TV programs using the quick timer

54Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

55Recording stereo and bilingual programs

57Adjusting the picture

58Changing menu options

59Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

61General setup information

63Troubleshooting

65Specifications

66Index to parts and controls

69Index

back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Contents Owner’s record Video Cassette RecorderInformation PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingYou can use this remote Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesControlling other TVs with the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVsManufacturer Code Number Hookups Selecting the best hookup optionBefore you get started Audio/video cable supplied Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksUse this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks Strereo receiverGetting Started What you can’t do Using cable box controlRecommended use What you can do with this hookupSet the RF Unit switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whicheverCursor Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setup ChannelsProgram guide channel Your actual TV channel UHF connection For connectorRecord scrambled channels that require a cable box You dont have a Cable boxNormal display Hookup 2 VCR setupHookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Match the type Use this hookup if you’re usingAntenna hookup TV A, B, or CHookup 3 VCR setup Hookup 3 VCR Plus+ channel setup Wall Cable box Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channelsHookup 4 VCR setup Program guide channel Cable box output channel Hookup 4 VCR Plus+ channel setupDSS receiver Side view DSS Digital Satellite System receiver∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+ No UHFHookup 5 VCR setup For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required Wall Splitter Switch Cable boxHookup 6 VCR setup Tuner Preset CH3 Hookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setup Then press Execute Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language Press Cursor /.to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FrançaisBefore you start… Setting the clockPress Cursor Setting up cable box controlSkip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or Press Cursor ?//to select ON, thenFind your cable box/DSS receiver code Number from the chart belowPress the number buttons to enter Cable box/DSS receiver code number, thenDSS receiver Code numbers Brand Setting up cable box controlTo check the cable box control setting Signal flowTo ensure correct operation Setting up cable box control Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLE Presetting channelsPresetting all receivable channels automatically Turn on the VCR and the TVPresetting channels CH + Presetting/disabling channels manuallyChannel to be preset Channel to be disabledIf the picture is not clear How VCR Plus+ works Setting up VCR Plus+How to set up your VCR Example of Channel Line-up ChartSetting up VCR Plus+ When you’ve finished, press Menu to exit Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channelWhose numbers don’t match Stop Playing a tapeTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Basic OperationsBasic Operations Additional tasksTo skip playback To use the time counterREC Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programs To record from a cable box, turn it onOperations BasicTo stop recording To check the remaining timeSafety tab Tips To watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recording Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+Number buttons Press Tape Speed to select SP or EP Using Cursor ?//, then press SETTimer Clear to cancel the setting To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 toTo use the VCR after setting the timer To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child LockTip Press Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press Execute Setting the timer manuallyPress Execute Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepSet the date, start and stop times, channel Number and tape speedPlaying/searching At various speeds To resume normal playbackPress áPLAY To extend the duration Recording TV programs using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode Press Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new durationTurn on your TV and set it to Checking Changing Canceling timerSettings When the timer settings overlapSelecting the sound while playing Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programs Recording bilingual programsHow sound is recorded on a video tape APC playback Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About Adaptive Picture Control APCMenu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Press Menu and select Advanced OptionsEditing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCRHow to hook up to a stereo system VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowPress the p Stop buttons on both VCRs Operation When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingGeneral 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 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingOthers Symptom RemedySpecifications Index to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Rear panel Display windowRemote commander Index J, KX, Y, Z To watch TV Quick reference to using the VCRTo play a tape To record a programSony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11