Recording TV programs

			COUNTER/
			REMAIN
			DISPLAY
1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9	INPUT SELECT
	0		TAPE SPEED
			CH +/–
			r REC

1	Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
	To record from a cable box, turn it on.

2	Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Basic Operations

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

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Sony SLV-685HF Recording TV programs, To record from a cable box, turn it on, Insert a tape with its safety tab in place

Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Owner’s record Precautions SafetyInstalling Information Table of contents Unpacking Getting Started Setting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries 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 Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacksStrereo receiver Audio/video cable supplied Getting Started Using cable box control Recommended useWhat you can do with this hookup 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 For connector Record scrambled channels that require a cable boxYou dont have a Cable box UHF connection Hookup 2 VCR setup Normal display Hookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Use this hookup if you’re using Antenna hookupTV A, B, or C 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 DSS Digital Satellite System receiver ∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+No UHF 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 Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display languagePress Cursor /.to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or Français Then press Execute Setting the clock Before you start… Setting up cable box control Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 orPress Cursor ?//to select ON, then Press Cursor Number from the chart below Press the number buttons to enterCable box/DSS receiver code number, then 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 Presetting channels Presetting all receivable channels automaticallyTurn on the VCR and the TV Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLE Presetting channels Presetting/disabling channels manually Channel to be presetChannel to be disabled CH + If the picture is not clear Setting up VCR Plus+ How to set up your VCRExample of Channel Line-up Chart 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 Playing a tape Turn on your TV and set it to the video channelBasic Operations Stop Additional tasks To skip playbackTo use the time counter Basic Operations Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programsTo record from a cable box, turn it on REC Basic To stop recordingTo check the remaining time 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+ Using Cursor ?//, then press SET Timer Clear to cancel the settingTo enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 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 Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step Set the date, start and stop times, channelNumber and tape speed Press Execute Press áPLAY Playing/searching At various speedsTo resume normal playback Recording TV programs using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modePress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the duration Checking Changing Canceling timer SettingsWhen the timer settings overlap Turn on your TV and set it to Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programsRecording bilingual programs Selecting the sound while playing How sound is recorded on a video tape Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Adaptive Picture Control APC APC playback Initial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu optionsPress Menu and select Advanced Options Menu choices How to hook up to record on this VCR How to hook up to a stereo systemVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow Editing with another VCR Operation When recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop 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 Quick reference to using the VCR To play a tapeTo record a program To watch TV Sony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11

Sony SLV-685HF manual Recording TV programs, To record from a cable box, turn it on

Models: SLV-685HF

Recording TV programs

CH +/–

r REC

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

To record from a cable box, turn it on.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.