If the picture is not clear | Sony SLV-685HF specs

Presetting channels (continued)

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function.

				MENU
				EXECUTE
				CURSOR
				>/./?//
	1	2	3	Number
	4	5	6	Number
	4	5	6	buttons,
				ENTER

7 8 9

0

1 • MENU

• EXECUTE

Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET		CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE	ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET	• ADD	ERASE
AFT	• ON	OFF
FINE TUNING

2

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine-tune, then press

ENTER.

Selected channel

TUNER PRESET		CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE	ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET	• ADD	ERASE
AFT	• ON	OFF
FINE TUNING

3	Press CURSOR >/.to select FINE
	TUNING.
	• CURSOR

The fine tuning meter appears.

TUNER PRESET		CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE	ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET	• ADD	ERASE
AFT	• ON	OFF
FINE TUNING

4	Press CURSOR ?//to adjust to a
• CURSOR	clearer picture, then press EXECUTE.
	Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.
• EXECUTE

TUNER PRESET	CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE	ANT • CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET	• ADD ERASE
AFT	ON • OFF
FINE TUNING

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Getting Started

SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)

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Sony SLV-685HF manual If the picture is not clear

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 Manufacturer 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 supplied Getting Started What you can do with this hookup Using cable box controlRecommended use What you can’t do Cursor 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 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 To 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/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+ 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 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 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 EP Tip 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 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 Press 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 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 Additional 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 heads Symptom Remedy Others Specifications Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Rear panel Remote commander X, Y, Z IndexJ, K To record a program Quick reference to using the VCRTo play a tape To watch TV Sony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11