Specifications | Sony SLV-685HF manual

Specifications

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads

Double azimuth four heads Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s)

EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/16 inches/s)

LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s), playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

Tuner section

Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69

CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 IN and -2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked Timer indication

12-hour cycle Timer setting

8 programs per month (max.) Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

General

Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption

24 W (max.) Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 102 × 280 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 14 × 4 1/8 × 11 1 /8 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

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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 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 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 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 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 To ensure correct operation To check the cable box control settingSignal flow 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+ Whose numbers don’t match When you’ve finished, press Menu to exitRepeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel 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 save a recording Safety tab TipsTo watch another TV program while recording Number buttons Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+Press VCR Plus+ 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 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 Set the date, start and stop times, channel Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepNumber and tape speed Press Execute Press áPLAY Playing/searching At various speedsTo resume normal playback 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 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 play a tape Quick reference to using the VCRTo record a program To watch TV Sony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11