SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Video CassetteRecorder©1996 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are
Getting Started10SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hook
11Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting Started Hookup 1: VCR setup2 Turn on your cable box.3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1 Set
Getting Started12SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Ford
13Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedHookup 2No cable box, or compatible cable box with only afew scrambled channelsReco
Getting Started14SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheve
15Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedHookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your progr
Getting Started16SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV
17Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting Started Hookup 3: VCR setup2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clockand press EXECUTE.
Getting Started18SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Ford
19Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedPages 19 to 21Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Hookup 4Incompatible cabl
SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Introduction2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.• Do not install the
Getting Started20SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, seepage 30.1 Set
21Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting Started2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cablebox output channel.3 Press EXECUTE
Getting Started22SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Hookup 5DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiverRecommended useUse this hookup if you have a DSS re
23Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting Started1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea.
Getting Started24SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Hookup 6Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambledchannels, using an A/B switchRecommended u
25Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting Started Hookup 6: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is
Getting Started26SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, seepage 37.1 Press MENU a
27Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting Started1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails, see page 3
Getting Started28SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Selecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.12345678901 Press MENU, then press
29Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedSetting the clockSet the time and date to use the timerfeature for recording progra
SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)3IntroductionTable of contents* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus
Getting Started30SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to CABLE BOXCONTROL and press EXECUTE
31Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting Started3 Press the number buttons to enter thecable box/DSS receiver code number, thenpres
Getting Started32SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Setting up cable box control (continued)Cable boxbrandStargateSTSSylvaniaT-Cable TeletextTandyTatu
33Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedTo ensure correct operation• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the ca
Getting Started34SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver• Check that the Cable Mouse is co
35Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedPresettingchannels(Skip this section if you areusing cable box/DSSreceiver control.
Getting Started36SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)3 • To preset cable TV channels:Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.• To preset VHF and
37Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedPresetting/disablingchannels manuallyMENUEXECUTECURSOR>/./?//Numberbuttons,ENTER
Getting Started38SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Presetting channels (continued)If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)func
39Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedSetting up VCR Plus+How VCR Plus+ worksWhenever you want to record a TVprogram, all
Getting Started4SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remot
Getting Started40SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued)• MENU• CURSOR• EXECUTE12345678901 Press MENU, then press CURSOR &
41Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting Started4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channelwhose numbers don’t match.5 When you have se
Basic Operations42SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Basic OperationsPlaying a tape6 EJECT SMART CUE1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
43Basic OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Basic Operations3 Press · PLAY.When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.Additi
Basic Operations44SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Recording TVprograms1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box,
45Basic OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Basic Operations3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4 Press
Basic Operations46SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Recording TV programs (continued)To watch another TV program while recording1 Press TV/VTR to tur
47Basic OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Basic OperationsRecording TVprograms usingVCR Plus+Just enter the program’s PlusCode listedin the
Basic Operations48SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued)2 Press the number buttons to enter theprogram’s
49Basic OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Basic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording beg
5Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedUsing the remote commanderYou can use this remotecommander to operate this VCRand a
Basic Operations50SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Setting the timermanuallyIf VCR Plus+ is not available in yourarea, follow the instructions below
51Basic OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Basic Operations2 Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber and tape speed:1 Press CURSOR
Additional Operations52SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Playing/searchingat various speedsAdditional Operations& SLOW'/7FRAME</>3/#SE
53Additional OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Recording TVprograms usingthe quick timerAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can
Additional Operations54SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Checking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to th
55Additional OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Recording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receiv
Additional Operations56SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi a
57Additional OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracki
Additional Operations58SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Changing menu options1 Press MENU and select ADVANCEDOPTIONS.ADVANCED OPTIONSAUTO STEREOTUNE
59Additional OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Editing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder) TVOther VCR
Getting Started6SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non
Additional Operations60SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Operation(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to
61Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Additional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR t
Additional Information62SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)EAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 30
63Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)TroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
Additional Information64SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception
65Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)SpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanni
Additional Information66SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Fro
67Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Display window7 (tracking) indicator (57)8 APC indicator (57)9 Time counter/clock/line/cha
Additional Information68SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Remote commander1 TV / VTR remote control switch (5)2 6 EJECT button (43)3 COUNTER/REMAIN
69Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)E, F, GEasy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20,23, 25Editing 59EP mode 45H, I, J, KHi-fi audio track 56L
7Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedHookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be
SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)uick reference to using the VCRHookup 1To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A
71Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)
Getting Started8SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Audio/video (A/V) hookupStep 3: Hookups (continued)If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, yo
9Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedCautionConnections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals oft
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