Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

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No cable box, or compatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can’t do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Getting Started

Wall	VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Connect this cable
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have a					Cable box
cable box.
cable box.
					IN
					OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

AMatch the type of connector on

	or	your TV: A, B, or
	or	VHF C.
		VHF C.

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

UHF

continued

Getting Started

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Contents

Owner’s record Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Information Table of contents Getting Started Unpacking Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries 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 Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksStrereo receiver Audio/video cable supplied Getting Started Recommended use Using cable box controlWhat you can do with this hookup 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 Record scrambled channels that require a cable box For connectorYou dont have a Cable box UHF connection Normal display Hookup 2 VCR setup Hookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Antenna hookup Use this hookup if you’re usingTV A, B, or C Match the type Hookup 3 VCR setup Hookup 3 VCR Plus+ channel setup Wall Cable box Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 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 view Hookup 5 VCR setup For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required Wall Splitter Switch Cable box Hookup 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 Execute Before you start… Setting the clock Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or Setting up cable box controlPress Cursor ?//to select ON, then Press Cursor Press the number buttons to enter Number from the chart belowCable box/DSS receiver code number, then Find your cable box/DSS receiver code DSS receiver Code numbers Brand Setting up cable box control Signal 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/CABLE Presetting 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+ 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 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Playing a tapeBasic Operations Stop To skip playback Additional tasksTo use the time counter Basic Operations Recording TV programs Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeTo record from a cable box, turn it on REC To stop recording BasicTo check the remaining time 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 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 EP To 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 manually Set the date, start and stop times, channel Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepNumber and tape speed Press Execute To 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 duration Settings Checking Changing Canceling timerWhen the timer settings overlap Turn on your TV and set it to Recording stereo programs Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording bilingual programs Selecting the sound while playing How sound is recorded on a video tape Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Adaptive Picture Control APC APC playback Changing menu options Initial settings are indicated in bold printPress Menu and select Advanced Options Menu choices How 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 VCR Before you start editing Operation When recording on this VCRTo stop 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 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Troubleshooting Others Symptom Remedy Specifications Front panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Rear panel Display window Remote commander J, K IndexX, Y, Z To play a tape Quick reference to using the VCRTo record a program To watch TV Sony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11

Hookup 2

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can’t do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Getting Started

you don't have a

Cable box

For connector

UHF connection

is required.