Using cable box control, Recommended use | Sony SLV-685HF manual

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Using cable box control

Recommended use

You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 31.

What you can do with this hookup

•Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box

What you can’t do

•Record with the cable box turned off

•Record one channel while watching another channel

RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied)

Wall

Cable box

IN

OUT

or

or

VCR

VHF/UHF

CABLE BOX

CONTROLIN

CTRL S

OUT

(PLUG IN)	OUT
POWER

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

AMatch the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

	VHF	B For connector types
		B For connector types
		B and C, no UHF
	UHF	connection is
	UHF	required.
		required.

VHF

C

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front.

Side view

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Getting Started

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Sony SLV-685HF manual Using cable box control, Recommended use, What you can do with this hookup, What you can’t do

Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Owner’s record Installing PrecautionsSafety Information Table of contents Unpacking Getting Started Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander You can use this remote Code numbers of controllable TVs Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code Number Selecting the best hookup option HookupsBefore you get started Strereo receiver Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksUse this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks Audio/video cable supplied Getting Started What you can do with this hookup Using cable box controlRecommended use What you can’t do CH 3 or CH 4, whichever Set the RF Unit switch toCursor Channels Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setupProgram guide channel Your actual TV channel You dont have a Cable box For connectorRecord scrambled channels that require a cable box UHF connection Hookup 2 VCR setup Normal display Hookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup TV A, B, or C Use this hookup if you’re usingAntenna hookup Match the type Hookup 3 VCR setup Hookup 3 VCR Plus+ channel setup Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Wall Cable box Hookup 4 VCR setup Hookup 4 VCR Plus+ channel setup Program guide channel Cable box output channel No UHF DSS Digital Satellite System receiver∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+ DSS receiver Side view Hookup 5 VCR setup Wall Splitter Switch Cable box For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required Hookup 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 Execute Setting 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 Cursor Cable box/DSS receiver code number, then Number from the chart belowPress the number buttons to enter Find your cable box/DSS receiver code Setting up cable box control DSS receiver Code numbers Brand Signal flow To check the cable box control settingTo ensure correct operation Setting up cable box control Turn on the VCR and the TV Presetting channelsPresetting all receivable channels automatically Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLE Presetting 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+ works Setting up VCR Plus+ Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel When you’ve finished, press Menu to exitWhose numbers don’t match Basic Operations Playing a tapeTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Stop To use the time counter Additional tasksTo skip playback Basic Operations To record from a cable box, turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programs REC To check the remaining time BasicTo stop recording Operations To watch another TV program while recording Safety tab TipsTo save a recording Press VCR Plus+ Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+Number buttons 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 EP To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock To use the VCR after setting the timerTip Setting the timer manually Press Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press Execute Number and tape speed Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepSet the date, start and stop times, channel Press Execute To resume normal playback Playing/searching At various speedsPress áPLAY 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 duration When the timer settings overlap Checking Changing Canceling timerSettings Turn on your TV and set it to Recording bilingual programs Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programs Selecting the sound while playing How sound is recorded on a video tape About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking APC playback Press Menu and select Advanced Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choices VMC-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 VCR To stop editing Operation When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRs Setting 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 Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Symptom Remedy Others Specifications Front panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Rear panel Remote commander J, K IndexX, Y, Z To record a program Quick reference to using the VCRTo play a tape To watch TV Sony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11