Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+

Just enter the program’s PlusCode listed in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs at a time.

Before you start…

•Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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POWER

CURSOR ?//

TIMER CLEAR VCR Plus+

Number buttons

SET

TAPE SPEED

Basic Operations

1	VCR Plus+	Press VCR Plus+.
1		Press VCR Plus+.	VCR PLUS+
			PLUSCODE	TAPE SPEED
			PLUSCODE	TAPE SPEED
			– – – – – – – –	SP
			ENTER PROGRAM’S PLUSCODE
			USING 0–9 KEYS
			TO CHANGE TAPE SPEED
			PUSH TAPE SPEED

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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 Manufacturer Code Number Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVs Before you get started HookupsSelecting the best hookup option 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 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 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 ensure correct operation To check the cable box control settingSignal flow 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+ Whose numbers don’t match When you’ve finished, press Menu to exitRepeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel 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 To save a recording Safety tab TipsTo watch another TV program while recording Number buttons Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+Press VCR Plus+ 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 Tip To use the VCR after setting the timerTo lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock 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 Press áPLAY Playing/searching At various speedsTo resume normal playback 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 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 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Troubleshooting Others Symptom Remedy Specifications Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Rear panel Display window Remote commander X, Y, Z IndexJ, K To watch TV Quick reference to using the VCRTo play a tape To record a program Sony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11