Hookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setup, Channels | Sony SLV-685HF specification

Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 39.

2 For unscrambled channels, if the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 40.

1Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

CHANNELS.

MENU

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

Getting Started

	2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
	2 Enter the program guide channel, then the		SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
	channel you use on your TV.		SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
	channel you use on your TV.			GUIDE CH	TV	CH
				GUIDE CH	TV	CH
			2 5		–	1 5
	3 Press EXECUTE.		PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET
	3 Press EXECUTE.		PROGRAM TV CH
			THEN PUSH ENTER

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

3 For scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 40.

1Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

	CHANNELS.	MENU
	CHANNELS.	TIMER SET / CHECK
		TIMER SET / CHECK
		TUNER PRESET
		SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
		CABLE BOX CONTROL
		CLOCK SET
		LANGUAGE
		ADVANCED OPTIONS

2Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.	SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
		GUIDE CH	TV	CH

	2 5		–	3
3 Press EXECUTE.	PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET
	PROGRAM TV CH

	THEN PUSH ENTER

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

Getting Started

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Sony SLV-685HF manual Hookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setup, Channels

Contents

Owner’s record Video Cassette Recorder Information PrecautionsSafety Installing Table of contents Getting Started Unpacking You can use this remote Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteries Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVsManufacturer Code Number Hookups Selecting the best hookup optionBefore you get started Audio/video cable supplied Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksUse this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks Strereo receiver Getting Started What you can’t do Using cable box controlRecommended use What you can do with this hookup Set the RF Unit switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whicheverCursor Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setup ChannelsProgram guide channel Your actual TV channel UHF connection For connectorRecord scrambled channels that require a cable box You dont have a Cable box Normal display Hookup 2 VCR setup Hookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Match the type Use this hookup if you’re usingAntenna hookup TV A, B, or C 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 DSS receiver Side view DSS Digital Satellite System receiver∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+ No UHF 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 Then press Execute Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language Press Cursor /.to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or Français Before you start… Setting the clock Press Cursor Setting up cable box controlSkip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or Press Cursor ?//to select ON, then Find your cable box/DSS receiver code Number from the chart belowPress the number buttons to enter Cable box/DSS receiver code number, then DSS receiver Code numbers Brand Setting up cable box control To check the cable box control setting Signal flowTo ensure correct operation Setting up cable box control Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLE Presetting channelsPresetting all receivable channels automatically Turn on the VCR and the TV Presetting channels CH + Presetting/disabling channels manuallyChannel to be preset Channel to be disabled If the picture is not clear How VCR Plus+ works Setting up VCR Plus+How to set up your VCR Example of Channel Line-up Chart Setting up VCR Plus+ When you’ve finished, press Menu to exit Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channelWhose numbers don’t match Stop Playing a tapeTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Basic Operations Basic Operations Additional tasksTo skip playback To use the time counter REC Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programs To record from a cable box, turn it on Operations BasicTo stop recording To check the remaining time Safety tab Tips To watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recording Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+Number buttons Press Tape Speed to select SP or EP Using Cursor ?//, then press SETTimer Clear to cancel the setting To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to To use the VCR after setting the timer To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child LockTip Press Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press Execute Setting the timer manually Press Execute Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepSet the date, start and stop times, channel Number and tape speed Playing/searching At various speeds To resume normal playbackPress áPLAY To extend the duration Recording TV programs using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode Press Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration Turn on your TV and set it to Checking Changing Canceling timerSettings When the timer settings overlap Selecting the sound while playing Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programs Recording bilingual programs How sound is recorded on a video tape APC playback Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About Adaptive Picture Control APC Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Press Menu and select Advanced Options Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCRHow to hook up to a stereo system VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRs Operation When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editing General setup information Setting the RF unitAdditional Information Attaching the external antenna connector Ohm twin lead cable EAC-32 Antenna connector not suppliedAttaching a UHF/VHF band mixer Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Troubleshooting Others Symptom Remedy Specifications Index to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Rear panel Display window Remote commander Index J, KX, Y, Z To watch TV Quick reference to using the VCRTo play a tape To record a program Sony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11