Sony SLV-685HF Setting up the remote commander, Inserting the batteries, You can use this remote

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Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote

Remote sensor

commander to operate this VCR

 

and a Sony TV. Buttons on the

 

remote commander marked with

 

a dot (•) can be used to operate

 

your Sony TV.

 

TV / VTR

To operate

Set TV /

VTR

to

 

 

 

 

 

 

the VCR

 

 

 

 

 

VTR

and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

a Sony TV

 

 

 

 

 

TV

and point at the remote sensor on the TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

•With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

•If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

•Do not use a new battery with an old one.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

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Contents Owner’s record Video Cassette RecorderSafety PrecautionsInstalling InformationTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingUsing the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteManufacturer Code Number Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVs Before you get started HookupsSelecting the best hookup option Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksStrereo receiver Audio/video cable suppliedGetting Started Recommended use Using cable box controlWhat you can do with this hookup What you can’t doCursor Set the RF Unit switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whichever Program guide channel Your actual TV channel Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setupChannels Record scrambled channels that require a cable box For connectorYou dont have a Cable box UHF connectionNormal display Hookup 2 VCR setupHookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Antenna hookup Use this hookup if you’re usingTV A, B, or C Match the typeHookup 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 setup∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+ DSS Digital Satellite System receiverNo UHF DSS receiver Side viewHookup 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 You can change the on-screen display language Selecting a languagePress Cursor /.to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or Français Then press ExecuteBefore you start… Setting the clockSkip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or Setting up cable box controlPress Cursor ?//to select ON, then Press CursorPress the number buttons to enter Number from the chart belowCable box/DSS receiver code number, then Find your cable box/DSS receiver codeDSS 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 Presetting all receivable channels automatically Presetting channelsTurn on the VCR and the TV Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLEPresetting channels Channel to be preset Presetting/disabling channels manuallyChannel to be disabled CH +If the picture is not clear How to set up your VCR Setting up VCR Plus+Example of Channel Line-up Chart How VCR Plus+ worksSetting up VCR Plus+ Whose numbers don’t match When you’ve finished, press Menu to exitRepeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Playing a tapeBasic Operations StopTo skip playback Additional tasksTo use the time counter Basic OperationsRecording TV programs Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeTo record from a cable box, turn it on RECTo stop recording BasicTo check the remaining time OperationsTo save a recording Safety tab TipsTo watch another TV program while recording Number buttons Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+Press VCR Plus+ Timer Clear to cancel the setting Using Cursor ?//, then press SETTo enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to Press Tape Speed to select SP or EPTip 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 manuallySet the date, start and stop times, channel Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepNumber and tape speed Press ExecutePress áPLAY Playing/searching At various speedsTo resume normal playback Using the quick timer during stop mode Recording TV programs using the quick timerPress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationSettings Checking Changing Canceling timerWhen the timer settings overlap Turn on your TV and set it toRecording stereo programs Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording bilingual programs Selecting the sound while playingHow sound is recorded on a video tape Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Adaptive Picture Control APC APC playbackChanging menu options Initial settings are indicated in bold printPress Menu and select Advanced Options Menu choicesHow to hook up to a stereo system How to hook up to record on this VCRVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow Editing with another VCRBefore you start editing Operation When recording on this VCRTo stop editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRsAdditional 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 play a tape Quick reference to using the VCRTo record a program To watch TVSony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11
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