Sony SLV-685HF manual Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+, Press VCR Plus+, Number buttons

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Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+

Just enter the program’s PlusCode listed in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs at a time.

Before you start…

Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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POWER

CURSOR ?//

TIMER CLEAR VCR Plus+

Number buttons

SET

TAPE SPEED

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VCR Plus+

Press VCR Plus+.

 

 

VCR PLUS+

 

 

 

PLUSCODE

TAPE SPEED

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SP

 

 

 

ENTER PROGRAM’S PLUSCODE

 

 

 

USING 0–9 KEYS

 

 

 

 

TO CHANGE TAPE SPEED

 

 

 

PUSH TAPE SPEED

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 batteriesManufacturer Code Number Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVs Before you get started HookupsSelecting the best hookup option 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 hookupCursor Set the RF Unit switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whichever Program guide channel Your actual TV channel Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setupChannels 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 ensure correct operation To check the cable box control settingSignal flow 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+ Whose numbers don’t match When you’ve finished, press Menu to exitRepeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel 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 save a recording Safety tab TipsTo watch another TV program while recording Number buttons Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+Press VCR Plus+ 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 toTip To use the VCR after setting the timerTo lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock 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 speedPress áPLAY Playing/searching At various speedsTo resume normal playback 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 editingAdditional Information General setup informationSetting the RF unit Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer Attaching the external antenna connectorOhm twin lead cable EAC-32 Antenna connector not supplied Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingOthers Symptom RemedySpecifications Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Rear panel Display windowRemote commander X, Y, Z IndexJ, K To watch TV Quick reference to using the VCRTo play a tape To record a programSony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11