Sony SLV-685HF manual Attaching the external antenna connector, Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

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General setup information (continued)

Attaching the external antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-32 Antenna connector (not supplied)

Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/ UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/ VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-66

UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

Loosen the screws on the mixer.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

Retighten the screws.

Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

Additional Information

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Owner’s recordInstalling PrecautionsSafety InformationTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedInserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander 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 Strereo receiver Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksUse this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks Audio/video cable suppliedGetting Started What you can do with this hookup Using cable box controlRecommended use 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 You dont have a Cable box For connectorRecord scrambled channels that require a cable box UHF connectionHookup 2 VCR setup Normal displayHookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup TV A, B, or C Use this hookup if you’re usingAntenna hookup 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 channelNo UHF DSS Digital Satellite System receiver∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+ 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 Press Cursor /.to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or Français Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language Then press ExecuteSetting the clock Before you start…Press Cursor ?//to select ON, then Setting up cable box controlSkip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or Press CursorCable box/DSS receiver code number, then Number from the chart belowPress the number buttons to enter Find your cable box/DSS receiver codeSetting up cable box control DSS receiver Code numbers BrandTo ensure correct operation To check the cable box control settingSignal flow Setting up cable box control Turn on the VCR and the TV Presetting channelsPresetting all receivable channels automatically Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLEPresetting channels Channel to be disabled Presetting/disabling channels manuallyChannel to be preset CH +If the picture is not clear Example of Channel Line-up Chart Setting up VCR Plus+How to set up your VCR 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 Basic Operations Playing a tapeTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel StopTo use the time counter Additional tasksTo skip playback Basic OperationsTo record from a cable box, turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programs RECTo check the remaining time BasicTo stop recording OperationsTo save a recording Safety tab TipsTo watch another TV program while recording Number buttons Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+Press VCR Plus+ To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to Using Cursor ?//, then press SETTimer Clear to cancel the setting 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 Setting the timer manually Press Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press ExecuteNumber and tape speed Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepSet the date, start and stop times, channel Press ExecutePress áPLAY Playing/searching At various speedsTo resume normal playback Press Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration Recording TV programs using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode To extend the durationWhen the timer settings overlap Checking Changing Canceling timerSettings Turn on your TV and set it toRecording bilingual programs Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programs Selecting the sound while playingHow sound is recorded on a video tape About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking APC playbackPress Menu and select Advanced Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choicesVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow How to hook up to record on this VCRHow to hook up to a stereo system Editing with another VCRTo stop editing Operation When recording on this VCRBefore you start 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 Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsSymptom Remedy OthersSpecifications Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Rear panelRemote commander X, Y, Z IndexJ, K To record a program Quick reference to using the VCRTo play a tape To watch TVSony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11