Sony SLV-685HF manual Press the number buttons to enter, Cable box/DSS receiver code number, then

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	3 1	2	3	Press the number buttons to enter the
	4	5	6	cable box/DSS receiver code number, then
	4	5	6	press CURSOR ..
	7	8	9	press CURSOR ..
	7	8	9
		0		Find your cable box/DSS receiver code
				number from the chart below.

• CURSOR

CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE	• ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.	0 1 8
BOX OUTPUT CH	CH3

USE / TO SELECT CABLE BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE

Getting

4	If you want to control a cable box, press CURSOR ?//to select
• CURSOR	the output channel for the cable box, then press EXECUTE.
• EXECUTE	If you want to control a DSS receiver, select LINE, then press

	EXECUTE.

Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

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Cable box	Code numbers
brand

ABC	018, 022, 024, 028, 217

Antronix	218

Archer	033, 050, 164, 218

BBT	278

Cable Star	067

Cabletenna	033

Cable time	172, 282, 388, 459

Century	164

Citizen	164, 326, 327

Clyde Cablevision	097

Colour Voice	036, 042

Comband	243, 244

Comtronics	051, 071

Decsat	434

Diamond	046

Eagle Comtronics	051

Cable box	Code numbers
brand

Eastern	013, 285

Electricord	089

Electus	055

Filmnet	454

Focus	411

Garrard	164

GC Electronics	027, 067, 341

GE	243, 244

GEC	097

Gemini	026, 068, 081, 253

General Instrument	022, 287, 487

Hamlin	020, 031, 045, 270, 284

Hitachi	022

Jasco	164, 326

Jerrold	014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037,
	058, 109, 287, 487

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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 batteriesCode numbers of controllable TVs Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code Number Selecting the best hookup option HookupsBefore 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 hookupCH 3 or CH 4, whichever Set the RF Unit switch toCursor Channels Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setupProgram 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 language You 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 controlSignal flow To check the cable box control settingTo 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+ Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel When you’ve finished, press Menu to exitWhose 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 timeTo watch another TV program while recording Safety tab TipsTo save a recording Press VCR Plus+ Recording TV programs using 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 lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock To use the VCR after setting the timerTip 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 speedTo resume normal playback Playing/searching At various speedsPress 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 editingSetting the RF unit General setup informationAdditional Information Ohm twin lead cable EAC-32 Antenna connector not supplied Attaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a UHF/VHF band mixer Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingOthers Symptom RemedySpecifications Front panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Rear panel Display windowRemote commander J, K IndexX, 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