Getting Started

Caution

Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Getting Started

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

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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 Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVsManufacturer Code Number Hookups Selecting the best hookup optionBefore you get started 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 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 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 check the cable box control setting Signal flowTo ensure correct operation 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+ When you’ve finished, press Menu to exit Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channelWhose numbers don’t match 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 Safety tab Tips To watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recording Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+Number buttons 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 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 Set the date, start and stop times, channel Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepNumber and tape speed Press Execute Playing/searching At various speeds To resume normal playbackPress áPLAY 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 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 play a tape Quick reference to using the VCRTo record a program To watch TV Sony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11

Sony SLV-685HF manual Getting Started

Models: SLV-685HF