Sony SLV-685HF manual General setup information, Setting the RF unit, Additional Information

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Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

Additional Information

General setup information

Setting the RF unit

When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

TV

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

POWER

CHANNEL +/–

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

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3 Press TV/VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display window.

4 Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the display window. Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (channel 3 or 4).

The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the correct setting.

Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

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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 remoteCode numbers of controllable TVs Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code Number Selecting the best hookup option HookupsBefore you get started 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 doCH 3 or CH 4, whichever Set the RF Unit switch toCursor Channels Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setupProgram guide channel Your actual TV channel 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 controlSignal flow To check the cable box control settingTo ensure correct operation 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+ Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel When you’ve finished, press Menu to exitWhose numbers don’t match 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 watch another TV program while recording Safety tab TipsTo save a recording Press VCR Plus+ Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+Number buttons 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 EPTo 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 manuallySet the date, start and stop times, channel Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepNumber and tape speed Press ExecuteTo resume normal playback Playing/searching At various speedsPress áPLAY 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 VCRsSetting 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 play a tape Quick reference to using the VCRTo record a program To watch TVSony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11