Sony SLV-685HF manual Presetting channels

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Presetting channels (continued)

• CURSOR

• To preset cable TV channels:

Press CURSOR ?//to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE.

TUNER PRESET		CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE	ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET	• ADD	ERASE
AFT	• ON	OFF
FINE TUNING

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:

•CURSOR Press CURSOR ?//to set ANTENNA/

CABLE to ANT.

TUNER PRESET		CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT		CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET	• ADD	ERASE
AFT	• ON	OFF
FINE TUNING

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

Press CURSOR >/.to select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

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

PLEASE WAIT

Getting Started

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Owner’s recordPrecautions SafetyInstalling InformationTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedSetting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries 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 Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacksStrereo receiver Audio/video cable suppliedGetting Started Using cable box control Recommended useWhat you can do with this hookup 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 For connector Record scrambled channels that require a cable boxYou dont have a Cable box UHF connectionHookup 2 VCR setup Normal displayHookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Use this hookup if you’re using Antenna hookupTV A, B, or C 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 channelDSS Digital Satellite System receiver ∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+No UHF 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 Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display languagePress Cursor /.to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or Français Then press ExecuteSetting the clock Before you start…Setting up cable box control Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 orPress Cursor ?//to select ON, then Press CursorNumber from the chart below Press the number buttons to enterCable box/DSS receiver code number, then 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 Presetting channels Presetting all receivable channels automaticallyTurn on the VCR and the TV Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLEPresetting channels Presetting/disabling channels manually Channel to be presetChannel to be disabled CH +If the picture is not clear Setting up VCR Plus+ How to set up your VCRExample of Channel Line-up Chart 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 Playing a tape Turn on your TV and set it to the video channelBasic Operations StopAdditional tasks To skip playbackTo use the time counter Basic OperationsInsert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programsTo record from a cable box, turn it on RECBasic To stop recordingTo check the remaining time OperationsSafety tab Tips To watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recording Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+Number buttons Using Cursor ?//, then press SET Timer Clear to cancel the settingTo enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 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 ExecuteSetting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step Set the date, start and stop times, channelNumber and tape speed Press ExecutePlaying/searching At various speeds To resume normal playbackPress áPLAY Recording TV programs using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modePress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationChecking Changing Canceling timer SettingsWhen the timer settings overlap Turn on your TV and set it toRecording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programsRecording bilingual programs Selecting the sound while playingHow sound is recorded on a video tape Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Adaptive Picture Control APC APC playbackInitial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu optionsPress Menu and select Advanced Options Menu choicesHow to hook up to record on this VCR How to hook up to a stereo systemVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow Editing with another VCROperation When recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop 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 Quick reference to using the VCR To play a tapeTo record a program To watch TVSony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11