Sony VHS SLV-685HF User Manual

3-859-040-11 (1)
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________
SLV-685HF
©1996 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.
Introduction
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Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
7 Step 3: Hookups 28 Selecting a language 29 Setting the clock 30 Setting up cable box control 35 Presetting channels 39 Setting up VCR Plus+*
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Basic Operations
42 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV programs using
VCR Plus+
50 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
52 Playing/searching at various
speeds
53 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
54 Checking/changing/canceling
timer settings
55 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
57 Adjusting the picture 58 Changing menu options 59 Editing with another VCR
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Additional Information
61 General setup information 63 Troubleshooting 65 Specifications 66 Index to parts and controls 69 Index back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
Introduction
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• Size AA (R6) batteries
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3­phono)
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.
Remote sensor
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TV / VTR
To operate
the VCR a Sony TV
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
Set TV / VTR to
VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
1 Set TV / VTR at the top of the remote commander to TV . 2 Hold down POWER, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the
number buttons. Then release POWER.
Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VTR buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot () to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VTR to VTR .
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer
Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penny
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
Code number
01 04 04 12 03 12 12 03,04,14 11 06,10 03,04,17 02,03 04,12
Manufacturer
JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Quasar Radio Shack
Code number
09 03 03,08,12 04,13 04,12,13,17 04,12 06,19 03,04 08 16 03 06,18 05,14
Manufacturer
RCA Sampo Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith
Code number
04,10 12 11 12 07,10,11 03,05,18 08,12 03,08,14 07 03,04,12 12 15
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Step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR. For hookup 1 or 5, use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied).
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If you have
TV that has audio/video inputs
Cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature
No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV Incompatible cable box with many
scrambled channels DSS* receiver Incompatible cable box with only a few
scrambled channels, using an A/B switch
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.
• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Use Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3 Hookup 4
Hookup 5 Hookup 6
Refer to Pages 8 and 9
Pages 10 to 12
Pages 13 to 15
Pages 16 to 18 Pages 19 to 21
Pages 22 and 23 Pages 24 to 27
* DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Audio/video (A/V) hookup
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition, for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (supplied)
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
Pages 8 and 9
Strereo receiver
TV
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
Video cable (not supplied)
Note
To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
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Strereo receiver
TV
AUX IN
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
Audio cable (not supplied)
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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.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 1
Using cable box control
Recommended use
You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 31.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select
channels on the cable box
What you can’t do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
Wall
VCR
CABLE BOX CONTROL CTRL S OUT
PLUG IN
( )
POWER
Cable box
IN OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied)
or
or
Pages 10 to 12
Rear of TV VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front.
Match the type of
A
connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
B For connector types
B and C, no UHF connection is required.
C
Side view
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Hookup 1: VCR setup
SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL
SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH
––– CH3
SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL
REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE CODE
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH
––– CH3
ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO. USING 0–9 KEYS
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
SET UP
1
CLOCK SET
NEXT CANCEL::
EXECUTE EASY SET UP
/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00
AM
SET UP
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
NEXT CANCEL::
EXECUTE EASY SET UP
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select ON. For details, see page 30.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY SET UP
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4 Enter your cable box code number and press
CURSOR ..
5 Select your cable box
output channel and press EXECUTE.
.
SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL
BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH
USE BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF 018 CH3
/
TO SELECT CABLE
/
.
Normal display
continued
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
25 15
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET
THEN PUSH ENTER
PROGRAM TV CH
Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 39.
2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels
that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 40.
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
3 Press EXECUTE.
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
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Hookup 2
No cable box, or compatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
What you can’t do
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
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Wall
Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box.
Cable box
IN OUT
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
SET UP
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
NEXT CANCEL::
EXECUTE EASY SET UP
SET UP
1
CLOCK SET
NEXT CANCEL::
EXECUTE EASY SET UP
/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00
AM
SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL
SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
SET UP TUNER PRESET
NEXT CANCEL:: EASY SET UP
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT CABLE
SELECT : /
EXECUTE
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
Hookup 2: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY SET UP
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.
4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA /CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.
5 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
PLEASE WAIT
/
.
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Normal display
Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
25 15
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET
THEN PUSH ENTER
PROGRAM TV CH
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 39.
2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels
that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 40.
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
3 Press EXECUTE.
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Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 3
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV).
A Use this hookup if you’re using:
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
VCR
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 only)
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
OUT
or
or
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Rear of TV VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Pages 16 to 18
Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so that you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 62.
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Hookup 3: VCR setup
SET UP
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
NEXT CANCEL::
EXECUTE EASY SET UP
SET UP
1
CLOCK SET
NEXT CANCEL::
EXECUTE EASY SET UP
/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00
AM
SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL
SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
SET UP TUNER PRESET
NEXT CANCEL:: EASY SET UP
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT CABLE
SELECT : /
EXECUTE
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28 .
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY SET UP
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4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.
5 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
PLEASE WAIT
/
.
Normal display
continued
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
25 15
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET
THEN PUSH ENTER
PROGRAM TV CH
Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 39.
2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels
that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 40.
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
3 Press EXECUTE.
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
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Hookup 4
Hookup 4
Hookup 4
Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 19 to 21
Recommended use
this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can’t do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
• Select channels directly on the VCR
Wall
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
Cable box
IN OUT
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
Match the type of
A
connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
B
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
C
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
SET UP
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
NEXT CANCEL::
EXECUTE EASY SET UP
SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL
SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
SET UP TUNER PRESET
NEXT CANCEL:: EASY SET UP
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT CABLE
SELECT : /
EXECUTE
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
SET UP
1
CLOCK SET
NEXT CANCEL::
EXECUTE EASY SET UP
/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00
AM
Hookup 4: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY SET UP
4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.
5 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
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SET UP AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
PLEASE WAIT
/
.
Normal display
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Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
33 3
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET
THEN PUSH ENTER
PROGRAM TV CH
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 39.
2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 40.
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
3 Press EXECUTE.
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Program guide channel
Cable box output channel
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 5
DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 32.
DSS (Digital Satellite System) is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program packages are available through your program providers. It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories.
What you can do with this hookup
Record any channels using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select
channels on the DSS receiver.
What you can’t do
Record with the DSS receiver turned off
Record any channels from cable or an antenna
(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)
Use a cable box
Record programs with VCR Plus+
Wall
or
CABLE BOX CONTROL CTRL S OUT
PLUG IN
( )
POWER
AUDIO VIDEO
VCR
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
Pages 22 and 23
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A Match the type
VHF
B For connector
UHF
VHF
C
of connector on your TV: A, B or C
types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
UHF
RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied)
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS receiver front.
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE OUT
VHF/UHF
IN OUT
DSS receiver
Side view
Getting Started22
SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)
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