Sony SLV-685HF Operations Instructions

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SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
©1996 by Sony Corporation
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. _________________________
3-859-040-11 (1)
SLV-685HF
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Recorder

SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Video CassetteRecorder©1996 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are

Page 2 - WARNING

Getting Started10SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hook

Page 3 - Table of contents

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

Page 4 - Unpacking

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

Page 5 - Inserting the batteries

13Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedHookup 2No cable box, or compatible cable box with only afew scrambled channelsReco

Page 6

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

Page 7 - 7Getting Started

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

Page 8 - Audio/video (A/V) hookup

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

Page 9 - 9Getting Started

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.

Page 10 - Using cable box control

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

Page 11 - 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

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

Page 12 - Step 3: Hookups (continued)

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

Page 13 - Hookup 2

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

Page 14

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

Page 15 - 15Getting Started

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

Page 16 - Hookup 3

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.

Page 17

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

Page 18

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

Page 19 - Hookup 4

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

Page 20

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

Page 21 - VCR Plus+ channel setup

Getting Started28SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Selecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.12345678901 Press MENU, then press

Page 22 - Hookup 5

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

Page 23 - 2 Turn on your DSS receiver

SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)3IntroductionTable of contents* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus

Page 24 - Hookup 6

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

Page 25 - 2 Set the A/B switch to “A.”

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

Page 26

Getting Started32SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Setting up cable box control (continued)Cable boxbrandStargateSTSSylvaniaT-Cable TeletextTandyTatu

Page 27 - 27Getting Started

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

Page 28 - Selecting a

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

Page 29 - Setting the clock

35Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedPresettingchannels(Skip this section if you areusing cable box/DSSreceiver control.

Page 30 - Setting up cable

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

Page 31 - 31Getting Started

37Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedPresetting/disablingchannels manuallyMENUEXECUTECURSOR>/./?//Numberbuttons,ENTER

Page 32

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

Page 33 - 33Getting Started

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

Page 34 - Getting Started34

Getting Started4SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remot

Page 35 - Presetting

Getting Started40SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued)• MENU• CURSOR• EXECUTE12345678901 Press MENU, then press CURSOR &

Page 36 - Getting Started36

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

Page 37 - 2 • To preset a channel:

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.

Page 38 - If the picture is not clear

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

Page 39 - Setting up VCR Plus+

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,

Page 40 - • EXECUTE

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

Page 41 - 41Getting Started

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

Page 42 - 2 Insert a tape

47Basic OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Basic OperationsRecording TVprograms usingVCR Plus+Just enter the program’s PlusCode listedin the

Page 43 - 3 Press · PLAY

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

Page 44 - Recording TV

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

Page 45 - 45Basic Operations

5Getting StartedSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Getting StartedUsing the remote commanderYou can use this remotecommander to operate this VCRand a

Page 46

Basic Operations50SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Setting the timermanuallyIf VCR Plus+ is not available in yourarea, follow the instructions below

Page 47 - 1 Press VCR Plus+

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

Page 48

Additional Operations52SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Playing/searchingat various speedsAdditional Operations& SLOW'/7FRAME</>3/#SE

Page 49 - 49Basic Operations

53Additional OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Recording TVprograms usingthe quick timerAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can

Page 50 - Setting the timer

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

Page 51 - 4 Press EXECUTE

55Additional OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Recording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receiv

Page 52 - Playing/searching

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

Page 53

57Additional OperationsSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracki

Page 54 - Checking/

Additional Operations58SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Changing menu options1 Press MENU and select ADVANCEDOPTIONS.ADVANCED OPTIONSAUTO STEREOTUNE

Page 55 - Recording bilingual programs

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

Page 56

Getting Started6SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non

Page 57 - NORMAL TRACKING

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

Page 58 - Changing menu options

61Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Additional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR t

Page 59 - Editing with another VCR

Additional Information62SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)EAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 30

Page 60 - (when recording on this VCR)

63Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)TroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your

Page 61 - General setup information

Additional Information64SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception

Page 62 - Attaching a UHF/VHF band

65Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)SpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanni

Page 63 - Troubleshooting

Additional Information66SONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Fro

Page 64 - Troubleshooting (continued)

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

Page 65 - Specifications

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

Page 66 - Index to parts and controls

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

Page 67 - Rear panel

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

Page 68 - Remote commander

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

Page 69

71Additional InformationSONY SLV-685HF (E) 3-859-040-11 (1)

Page 70 - Hookup 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

Page 71 - Additional Information

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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