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1. POWER switch 48 Menu operation buttons 17 MENU button CURSOR 4 gt buttons EXECUTE button 16 AUDIO MONITOR button 55 17 TV VTR button 6 35 61 18 VCR Plus button 47 19 Number buttons and ENTER button 37 40 48 20 SET button 48 21 CH buttons 37 45 22 VOL buttons 23 II PAUSE button 42 52 24 amp 3SEARCH buttons 43 52 25 gt PLAY button 42 52 26 gt FF button 42 52 27 E STOP button 42 28 lt lt REW button 42 52 k 68 Additional Information SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Index A B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 38 52 57 tracking 52 57 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 38 Antenna hookup 16 APC Adaptive Picture Control 57 Audio video A V hookup 8 C Cable box control cable box code number chart 31 setting 30 Cable hookup 10 Cable mouse 33 Canceling timer settings 54 Changing timer settings 54 Channel line up chart 39 Child Lock 49 Cleaning the video heads 63 Clock setting 29 Connecting cable TV 10 external antenna connector 62 UHF VHF band mixer 62 Counter 43 D Disabling channels 37 DSS Digital Satellite System 30 Dubbing See Editing E F G Easy Set Up 11 14 17 20 23 25 Editing 59 EP mode 45 H I J K Hi fi audio track 56 L Language sele
2. To record the same program every day or the same day every week press CURSOR while the date is flashing For details see Daily weekly recording on this page To record from a source connected to the LINE IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 in the CH position Press CURSOR to confirm the setting CURSOR gt Do The cursor gt appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 4 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE 5 POWER Press POWER to turn off the VCR suogesdo d1segq The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press CURSOR to select the recording pattern Each time you press CURSOR the indication changes as shown below the current date SU SA MO SA MO FR EVERY SA EVERY MO EVERY SU 1 month later dates count down the current date Tips e To set the channel you can also use the CH or number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use TAPE SPEED Note e If you are using cable box control you cannot select L1 or L2 Basic Operations 51 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds i gt SLOW lt 4 11 gt FRAME lt gt amp SEARCH PLAY
3. Setting up VCR Plus How VCR Plus works Whenever you want to record a TV program all you need to do is look up the program s PlusCode a number assigned to each program that s published in the TV section of most newspapers cable TV listings and even TV GUIDE magazine Then just enter the PlusCode of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show It s that simple How to set up your VCR Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program with the guide channel the number that s assigned to that channel in your program guide To get the guide channel numbers find the Channel Line up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes It usually looks like the example to the right For each channel your VCR receives use the Channel Line up Chart to check that the channel numbers match For example if HBO is listed in the Channel Line up Chart on channel 33 and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5 you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure For channels in which the numbers are the same you can skip this procedure Example of PlusCode 5 30 6 30 PlusCode MOVIE Musical 2hrs 83044 Bi SPORT Golf 1hr 25min 42060 GX ws 9974 EAEIEIDRAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 E SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY thr 15min 7345
4. gt gt FF lt lt REW Playback options Operation Fast forward rewind During stop press PP FF or lt lt REW View the picture during fast During fast forward keep pressing gt FF During forward or rewind rewind keep pressing lt lt REW Play at high speed During playback or pause press SEARCH or amp 9 SEARCH To change direction press gt or lt Play in slow motion During playback or pause press B gt SLOW To change direction press gt or lt Play frame by frame During pause press IIPPFRAME or lt 4IIFRAME Hold the button down to play one frame each second Play in reverse During playback press lt Rewind and start play During stop press gt gt PLAY on the VCR while pressing lt lt REW on the VCR To resume normal playback Press E gt PLAY Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion The picture shakes while pausing Notes e The sound is muted during these operations e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse when playing in reverse slow motion when playing in reverse 52 Additional Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording
5. SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 EEE vcr setup T 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 RF UNIT CH3 CH4 switch to either channel For details see page 61 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step Turn on your DSS receiver Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRAN AIS if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 28 WN The CLOCK SET menu appears Set the clock and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select ON For details see page 30 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press CURSOR For details see page 30 Set your DSS receiver output channel BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL OUTPUT CH to LINE CABLE MOUSE and press EXECUTE BOX OUTPUT CH USE lt gt TO SELECT CABLE BOX CH THEN PUSH EXECUTE SONY SLV 685HF E LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPA OL FRAN AIS NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SETUP SET UP CLOCK SET vig 31 1997 WE 12 00M NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL gt CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT lt gt CANCEL EASY SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE
6. 6 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 steep 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 f Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following y pages to set up your VCR For hookup 1 or 5 use the Sony RM CM101 Cable Mouse cable box controller not supplied 8 If you have Use Refer to if TV that has audio video inputs Audio video A V hookup then Pages 8 and 9 follow one of the hookups below Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12 VCR s cable box control feature No cable box or incompatible cable box Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15 with only a few scrambled channels Antenna only no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18 Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 scrambled channels DSS receiver Hookup 5 Pages 22 and 23 Incompatible cable box with only afew Hookup 6 Pages 24 to 27 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
7. 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 x 102 x 280 mm w h d Approx 14 x 41 s x 11 s 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 65 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses _ for details Front panel 1 POWER switch indicator ke CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 45 52 57 2 Tape compartment 5 EASY SET UP button 11 14 17 20 3 lt 4 REW button 42 52 23 25 4 D gt PLAY button 42 52 11 Remote sensor 5 5 PP FF button 42 52 MA LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R 6 REC button 45 60 jacks 59 Z E STOP button 42 13 4 EJECT button 42 8 Il PAUSE button 42 60 66 Additional Information SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Display window 12 11 10 _ TIMER indicator 48 51
8. to flash the day and CLOCK SET lt CURSOR gt press CURSOR t4 to set the day 11 A861997 SU 12 004 Q2 The day of the week is set automatically Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day A Jage 5 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE to start the clock Getting Started 29 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 30 Setting up cable box control Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2 3 4 or 6 MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Your VCR includes a cable box control t4 e feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes DSS receivers via an optional Cable Mouse With cable box control the VCR controls channels on the cable box DSS receiver for timer recording You can also use the VCR s remote commander to change channels on the cable box DSS receiver whenever the cable box DSS receiver is turned on even if the VCR is turned off To use cable box control you need to connect the Sony RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied pages 10 and 22 and set the code number and output channel Number buttons This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with the RM CM101 Cable Mouse If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR contact your cable operator they may be able to provide you wit
9. 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press TV VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VTR indicator in the VCR s display window Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen If the channels change when you press CHANNEL you have made the correct setting Whenever you use the VCR set the TV to the channel selected in step 1 continued Additional Information 61 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 General setup information continued Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300 ohm twin lead cable for VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 300 ohm twin lead cable EAC 32 Antenna connector not supplied 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws Attaching a UHF VHF band SCH twin mixer ead capile When using both 75 ohm coaxial cable and 300 ohm twin lead cable for VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR UHF VHF band separator mix
10. NO USING 0 9 KEYS REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE CODE SET UP IS DONE Normal display Getting Started 23 3 859 040 11 1 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 6 Pages 24 to 27 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels using an A B switch Recommended use By using an A B switch not supplied this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently What you can do with this hookup e Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR the A B switch is set to A e Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box the A B switch is set to B What you can t do e Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel the A B switch is set to B g Cable box Rear of TV eae VHF UHF CAL gt nan Reu A A B switch J PETE bo B a Ee rel 4 i UHF VCR eersces 6 VHF UHF IN OUT 2 Match the type of connector on your i TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required 24 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 mere diem VCR setup T 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 RF UNIT CH3 CH4 switch to either channel For details see page 61 If you made A V c
11. REC recording indicator VTR indicator 46 O Child Lock indicator 49 SAP indicator 55 0O B N Remaining time indicator 45 Rear panel AMPM 1 IL M tracking indicator 57 APC indicator 57 Time counter clock line channel indicator 43 45 Tape speed indicator 45 Tape indicator STEREO indicator 55 1 AC power cord 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 22 59 3 VHF UHF IN OUT connectors 10 13 16 19 22 24 SONY SLV 685HF E RF UNIT switch 61 LINE OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 8 CABLE BOX CONTROL CTRL S OUT jack 10 22 continued Additional Information 67 3 859 040 11 1 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander 1 TV VTR remote control switch 5 2 amp EJECT button 43 3 COUNTER REMAIN button 44 4 COUNTER RESET button 43 5 DISPLAY button 45 6 TIMER CLEAR button 48 54 7 QUICK TIMER button 53 8 INPUT SELECT button 46 51 60 9 TAPE SPEED button 45 48 10 REC button 45 61 M B gt SLOW button 52 H lt 4 11bFRAME lt gt gt buttons 52 13 SMART CUE button 43 14 15
12. SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 3 Press gt PLAY gt When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause Ill PAUSE or gt PLAY Search forward gt gt FF or amp SEARCH during playback Search backward AA REW or amp SEARCH during playback Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip The VCR starts searching suogesedo seg Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch The VCR stops searching rewinds a few seconds then resumes normal playback To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press COUNTER RESET The counter in the display window resets to OHO0MO0S Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e The counter resets to OHOOMO0S whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recordin
13. Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch To play a tape 1 If you made A V connections set the TV to video input If you didn t use A V hookup e Turn on the cable box e Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4 e Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box usually 2 3 or 4 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the program s PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press SET 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off 2 Select the channel with your cable box if you have one or with your TV To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the display window To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the program s PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press SET 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR uick reference to using the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off the VCR or press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display win
14. VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyze the tape After the APC indicator stops flashing press Il PAUSE to start recording immediately If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled Additional Operations 57 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS ADVANCED OPTIONS AUTO STEREO ON OFF TUNER AUDIO MAIN SAP APC ON OFF TAPE SELECT AUTO 180 AUTO TAPE SPEED ON OFF SHARPNESS L m H 2 Press CURSOR to select the option to change then press CURSOR lt to change the setting 3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to AUTO STEREO ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise the sound changes to monaural TUNER AUDIO MAIN to record the main sound SAP to record the SAP Second Audio Program sound APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC TAPE SELECT AUTO or 180 when using a T 140 T 180 or longer tape to select the tape length and display the remaining time correctly AUTO TAPE SPEED ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time OFF to keep the set ta
15. in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP For details see page 58 Selecting the sound while playing Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound The sound being recorded will not change Stereo program To listen to Indicator on the TV screen Stereo STEREO Left channel L Right channel R Monaural sound on the normal audio track No indicator appears Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels continued Additional Operations 55 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Recording stereo and bilingual programs continued How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Stereo Monaural sound Normal audio track i Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound left right channels Notes e To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting 56 Additional Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the tracking indicator M flashes in the display window then goes off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition In
16. in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration 0 600 O QUICK TIMER 009000 SOGOU O While recording press QUICK TIMER once Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 00 gt 0 30 1 00 10 30 gt 11 00 The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop the VCR while recording Press W STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode 1 2 Press QUICK TIMER Press CH or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to record Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration The recording starts Additional Operations 53 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Checking changing m POWER canceling timer a setti ngs EXECUTE CURSOR the Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel TIMER CLEAR 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK e If you want to change a setting go on to the TIMER SET CHECK 11 16 SU next step Re MO oon oan E 11 25 TU SOPM 11 15PM _50EP e If you do not need to change the settings MO SA 1 00Pil 3 OOP L1EP EVERY SU 155A 1 30PM 429P press EXECUTE then turn off the VCR to a i i return
17. it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e 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 e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Introduction e 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 e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e 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
18. this case manually adjust the tracking Press the TRACKING buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adaptive Picture Control APC automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu with the APC indicator in the display window lit APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function the APC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected Notes e The auto tracking adjustment cannot be used on tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs e The APC function doesn t work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function e There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape To avoid the delay first set the
19. to recording standby PEE 3 Press CURSOR to select the setting you want to change or cancel e To change the setting press CURSOR to flash the item you want to change and press CURSOR 4 to reset it Then press CURSOR gt repeatedly until the cursor gt appears at the beginning of the line e To cancel the setting press TIMER CLEAR 4 Press EXECUTE If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Program 1 gt Program 2 T Will be cut off 54 Additional Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs When a stereo program is received the STEREO indicator lights up If there is noise in the stereo program set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF The sound will be recorded in monaural on both hi fi and normal audio tracks but with less noise For details see page 58 Recording bilingual programs Normally this VCR records only the main sound When a SAP Second Audio Program is received the SAP indicator lights up To record only SAP sound set TUNER AUDIO
20. 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 Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code number number number Sony 01 JVC 09 RCA 04 10 Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12 AOC 04 Magnavox 03 08 12 Sanyo 11 Centurion 12 Marantz 04 13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA Mitsubishi 04 12 13 17 Sears 07 10 11 Curis Mathes 12 NEC 04 12 Sharp 03 05 18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06 19 Sylvania 08 12 Emerson 03 04 14 Philco 03 04 Teknika 03 08 14 Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07 General Electric 06 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03 04 12 Gold Star 03 04 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12 Hitachi 02 03 Quasar 06 18 Zenith 15 J C Penny 04 12 Radio Shack 05 14 Notes e 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 e If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased e When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number automatically resets to 01 Sony Reset the appropriate code number
21. 35 The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP AUTO PRESET EXECUTING AAAAAAAAAAAAA g PLEASE WAIT gt SONY SLV 685HF E LANGUAGE gt ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET vig ee 71997 WE 12 00M NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON SELECT lt gt CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT lt gt NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display 3 859 040 11 1 larefe lt uiee t VCR Plus channel setup 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 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET gt SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS Enter the program guide channel then the cable SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS box output channel GUIDE CH TV CH 3 3 PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET Press EXECUTE PROGRAM TV CH THEN PUSH ENTER Program guide channel Cable box output channel Getting Started 21 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 5 Pages 22 and 23 DSS Digital Satellite System receiver Recommended use Use this hoo
22. 7 Example of Channel Line up Chart VCR Plus GUIDE CH CABLE TV 16 American Movie Classics 35 17 Bravo program grid only 54 20 Cable News Netw fk 42 21 C SPAN 28 22 B The Disney Channel 53 25 The Discovery Chany 37 34 GS ESPN 34 35 The O 47 GED Home ANT 33 TSS 46 29 Gigo 45 30 CHAD Music Television 48 31 MU Mickglodeon 38 38 GD Sports Channel 59 39 Sports Channel America 70 45 GED Showtime 41 TBS SuperStation 43 The Movie Channel 49 The Nashville Network 49 50 Turner Network Television 52 SONY SLV 685HF E CEZ USA Network continued Getting Started 39 3 859 040 11 1 Setting up VCR Plus continued MENU EXECUTE CURSOR tpe Number buttons ENTER 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR to move the cursor to SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS and press EXECUTE lt gt Lei EXECUTE C4 SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH vid Sa G PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM GUIDE CH OR PUSH EXECUTE TO SEE VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST 09009 Enter the channel number assigned in the SETVCA PIUSE CHANNEES program guide and press ENTER GUIDE CH TV CH Bx ry PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET O PROGRAM GUIDE CH THEN PUSH ENTER 3 es e If you made Hookup 1 or 3 Enter the SET VCR PLUS C
23. Additional Information SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 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 16 inches s LP 16 67 mm s 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
24. BLE ANT CABLE Q2 CABLE to ANT MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING 4 Press CURSOR to select AUTO area lt gt PRESET then press EXECUTE lt lt zURSoR X gt ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE Q All receivable channels are preset in TMANUA SET ADD ENRSE i AFT ON OFF numerical sequence When no more A T HUNING lt EXECUTE receivable channels can be found presetting stops and the picture from the 2 PLEASE WAIT lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen 36 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Presetting disabling channels manually MENU EXECUTE CURSOR tpe Number buttons ENTER CH 1o EXECUTE Q Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET then press EXECUTE TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING OOO OLOLLO OOOO OO e To preset a channel 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number then press ENTER 2 Press CURSOR gt to set MANUAL SET to ADD e To disable a channel 1 Press CH to select the channel number 2 Press CURSOR lt gt to set MANUAL SET to ERASE Channel to be preset TUNER PRESET Cc ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE ON OFF FINE TUNING Channel to be disabled TUNER PRESET C ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE A
25. FT ON OFF FINE TUNING 3 EXECUTE C4 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required then press EXECUTE SONY SLV 685HF E continued Getting Started 37 3 859 040 11 1 Presetting channels continued If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly If however the picture of a channel is not clear you can also use the manual tuning function MENU EXECUTE CURSOR t4 e Number buttons ENTER 1 MENU Press MENU and select TUNER PRESFT TUNER PRESET CH1 CD then press EXECUTE ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE EXECUTE AFT ON OFF Cy FINE TUNING 2 000 Press the number buttons to select the Selected channel channel you want to fine tune then press ENTER TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE Oo PMANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING 3 Press CURSOR to select FINE TUNER PRESET CH5 lt gt TUNING ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE lt j CURSOR gt AUTO PRESET Q2 The fine tuning meter appears MANUAESET TADE ERASE gt FINE TUNING 4 lt gt Press CURSOR gt to adjust to a TUNER PRESET clearer picture then press EXECUTE i lt lt CURSOR P 7 P ANTENNA N CADIE ANT CABLE Q2 Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF a o oeee gt FINE TUNING EXECUTE C4 38 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1
26. HANNELS 000 actual number on your TV and VCR GUIDE CH TV GH 0o00 and press ENTER 3 3r e If you made Hookup 2 Enter the cable PROGRAM TVOH 00O output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and THEN PUSH ENTER press ENTER e If you made Hookup 4 Enter the actual number on your TV and VCR for an unscrambled channel and press ENTER For a scrambled channel enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER 40 Getting Started SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS GUIDE CH 33 PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM TV CH THEN PUSH ENTER SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel whose numbers don t match 5 EXECUTE When you have set all channels press VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST Cc EXECUTE to confirm your channel a E E E settings 2 730 59 47 5 4E 61 3 17 55 E 77 35 28 9 86 120 33 5 90 22 USE lt gt TO CHANGE PAGE PUSH MENU TO QUIT 6 When you ve finished press MENU to exit Getting Started 41 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 1141 1 Basic Operations Playing a tape amp EJECT COUNTER RESET DISPLAY 0000000 all SMART CUE Il PAUSE amp SEARCH gt PLAY Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 42 Basic Operations Insert a tape Bo The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Ve 5 N
27. K SET menu appears Set the clock Sse and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 vig J SOON pie 1997 WE 12 00M NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears or Select ON For details see page 30 CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO Ss BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 SELECT lt gt CANCEL EASY SET UP Enter your cable box code number and press SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CURSOR CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO USING 0 9 KEYS REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE CODE Select your cable box getup output channel and CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF SET UP IS DONE press EXECUTE BOX CODE NO ole gt BOX OUTPUTCH lt CH3 gt aremt USE lt gt TO SELECT CABLE BOX CH THEN PUSH EXECUTE Normal display continued Getting Started 11 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Step 3 Hookups continued 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 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS ie TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS Enter the program guide chann
28. P SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE SELECT lt gt CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT lt gt NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display continued Getting Started RF UNIT CH3 CH4 ON OFF 3 859 040 11 1 17 Step 3 Hookups continued 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 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS Enter the program guide channel then the SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS channel you use on your TV GUIDE CH 25 PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET Press EXECUTE PROGRAM TV CH THEN PUSH ENTER Program guide channel Your actual TV channel 18 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels 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 th
29. S O NY 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 VHS lic Fa VERUS t SLV 685HF 1996 by Sony Corporation SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 e Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have
30. SELECT button when recording from other equipment Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a program has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time Check that the cable box is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Others A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VTR remote control switch is set correctly The tracking indicator does not appear on the screen You cannot control other TVs The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted Set your TV s code number The code number resets to 01 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine 64
31. SH ENTER Program guide channel Cable box output channel Getting Started 27 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Selecting a language You can change the on screen display MENU janine EXECUTE CURSOR thi 2288 1 MENY Press MENU then press CURSOR to Manoa move the cursor gt to LANGUAGE and ENGLISH press EXECUTE ESPA OL ED FRAN AIS lt CURSOR gt Q2 When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR to select ENGLISH ESPANOL or FRANCAIS lt E arson gt then press EXECUTE Q2 EXECUTE 28 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Setting the clock Set the time and date to use the timer feature for recording programs MENU Before you start EXECUTE e Turn on the VCR and the TV os e Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR s display window 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR t to CLOCK SET move the cursor gt to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE vig 1 1 1997 WE 12 00AM ays a CURSOR gt S When using the EASY SET UP procedure EXECUTE skip this step 2 lt j Press CURSOR f to set the month CLOCK SET cD D Qn O D yie lt 11 1 1997 SA 12 00AM Pya gD U 3 Press CURSOR gt
32. WEEKLY VCR PLUS PLUSCODE TAPE SPEED 8912 EP RECORDING TIME DATE START STOP CH 11 17 MO 10 00AM 11 00AM 6OEP TO SET TIMER PUSH POWER TO CANCEL PUSH TIMER CLEAR The date start and stop times channel number and tape speed appear on the TV screen If the information is not correct press TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting 5 To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 POWER O Press POWER to turn off the VCR The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press WSTOP Basic Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press POWER The TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV program To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock Hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps The VCR turns off and the O indicator appears in the display window The VCR will not work except for timer recording To unlock the VCR hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps The VCR turns on and the o ind
33. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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 t
34. annels 1 to 125 First we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting Then if there are any unwanted channels disable them manually If you have decided which channels you wish to preset set them directly using manual presetting Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is MENU EXECUTE CURSOR tpe connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR s display window Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 MENG Press MENU then press CURSOR 4 Vio move the cursor gt to TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE lt CURSOR gt When using the EASY SET UP procedure Q2 skip this step EXECUTE TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING D U A g V Press CURSOR to select ANTENNA CABLE continued Getting Started 35 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Presetting channels continued 3 e To preset cable TV channels TUNER PRESET a lt CURSOR Press CURSOR gt to set ANTENNA KANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE Q2 CABLE to CABLE MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING e To preset VHF and UHF channels TUNER PRESET CH2 a CURSOR Press CURSOR 4m gt to set ANTENNA PANTENNA CA
35. ble box Code numbers brand brand ABC 018 022 024 028 217 Eastern 013 285 Antronix 218 Electricord 089 Archer 033 050 164 218 Electus 055 BBT 278 Filmnet 454 Cable Star 067 Focus 411 Cabletenna 033 Garrard 164 Cable time 172 282 388 459 GC Electronics 027 067 341 Century 164 GE 243 244 Citizen 164 326 327 GEC 097 Clyde Cablevision 097 Gemini 026 068 081 253 Colour Voice 036 042 General Instrument 022 287 487 Comband 243 244 Hamlin 020 031 045 270 284 Comtronics 051 071 Hitachi 022 Decsat 434 Jasco 164 326 Diamond 046 Jerrold 014 022 025 026 035 037 Eagle Comtronics 051 058 109 287 487 continued Getting Started 31 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Setting up cable box control continued Cable box Code numbers Cable box Code numbers brand brand Linsay 451 Stargate 026 051 Macom 044 STS 167 Magnavox 038 043 080 345 Sylvania 012 Memorex 011 T Cable Teletext 116 Movie Time 089 167 214 Tandy 269 Northcoast 325 Tatung 108 Novaplex 629 Teknica 157 NSC 074 081 167 214 Tele 1 454 Oak 018 030 259 TeleCaption 232 Omniview 382 Teleservice 292 Panasonic 032 118 Texscan 012 107 Paragon 011 TFC 321 Philips 036 038 039 040 041 042 Timeless 429 Con Tocom 023 024 070 Philips ECG 253 Toshiba on Pio
36. ct the tape speed SP or EP AN 20 D 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press I PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Il PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the W STOP buttons on both VCRs Note e If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the APC function To record a tape with the APC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape Then when you start recording in step 4 press Il PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled 60 Additional Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Additional Information General setup information When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT using only the antenna cable you must ons ons set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR Setting the RF unit TV m 0 A WN FN oles POWER CHANNEL CRIO Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH
37. cting 28 Locking the VCR 49 LP mode 43 52 M Monitoring audio 55 N O Normal audio track 56 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 42 at various speeds 52 frame by frame 52 skip 43 slow motion 43 Presetting channels 35 Q Quick timer 53 R Recording 44 bilingual programs 55 SAP broadcasts 55 saving 46 stereo broadcasts 55 using VCR Plus 47 while watching another program 46 S Safety tab 46 SAP Second Audio Program 55 Searching at various speeds 52 SP mode 45 T U Timer recording 50 cancelling timer settings 54 changing timer settings 54 checking timer settings 54 daily weekly recording 51 overlapping timer recordings 52 using VCR Plus 47 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V W X Y Z VCR Plus 47 channel setup 30 recording 47 Additional Information 69 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 3 Enter the program s PlusCode number 4 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press SET 5 Insert a tape 6 Press POWER to turn off the VCR 7 Leave the cable box on To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off 2 Turn on your cable box 3
38. dow goes off 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch Hookup 4 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record 3 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 4 Enter the program s PlusCode number 5 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press SET 6 Insert a tape 7 Press POWER to turn off the VCR 8 Leave the cable box on To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write to Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive Mail Drop T1 11 Park Ridge NJ 07656 Sony Corporation SONY SLV 685HF E Printed in Malaysia 3 859 040 11 1 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1
39. earest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette as it may damage the video heads e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information Playback The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor during picture search The picture has no sound e The tape is defective Use a new tape Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture e Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears terminal initial continued Additional Information 63 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy Recording ATV program does not appear on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input TV reception is poor Adjust the TV antenna The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole The tape ejects when you press REC Check that the safety tab has not been removed Nothing happens when you press REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Select the correct source Select a channel number with the CH buttons when recording TV programs select L1 or L2 with the INPUT
40. el then the channel you use on your TV SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 2 15 Press EXECUTE PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM TV CH THEN PUSH ENTER Program guide channel Your actual TV channel 12 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15 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 e Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do e Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Rear of TV ia VHF UHF j ci See _ jo A Match the type a of connector on or your TV A B or i VHF C Pae a B For connector i one types B and C no Connect this cable or UHF connection directly to your TV if VHE is required you don t have a i C cable box Cable box aia O gt continued SONY SLV 685HF E Getting Started 3 859 040 11 1 13 Step 3 Hookups continued ETE ver setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 14 Getting Started CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the swi
41. er not supplied 75 ohm coaxial i cable Loosen the screws on the mixer Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer Retighten the screws A UN he Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the mixer 62 Additional Information SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not e Connect the AC power cord securely function e Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps and the o indicator disappears Power The power is turned on but the Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off VCR does not operate unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour E The clock has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the lights in the display wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock U window and timer The playback picture does not e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If appear on the TV screen you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clear e Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons e The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CL video head cleaning cassette If this cleaning cassette is not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your n
42. g Basic Operations 43 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Recording TV programs COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY INPUT SELECT TAPE SPEED CH REC 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 44 Basic Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 3 INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT Cc window OO TAPE Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or EP SPEED EP provides recording time three times as long as SP however SP produces better picture and audio quality 6 O Press REC to start recording suogesedo d1segq To stop recording Press W STOP To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The remaining time indicator also appears in the display window TAPE REMAINING 0 00 22 i 1 46 To check the remaining time of a T 140 T 180 or longer tape set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180 For details see page 58 continued Basic Operations 45 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 46 Recording TV programs continued To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV VTR to turn off the VTR ind
43. h a compatible cable box 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR t to CABLE BOX CONTROL move the cursor gt to CABLE BOX CABLE MOUSE ON OFF CONTROL and press EXECUTE lt lt CURSOR gt When using the EASY SET UP procedure Q2 skip this step USE lt gt TO SELECT PUSH MENU TO QUIT EXECUTE C9 2 Press CURSOR gt to select ON then CABLE BOX CONTROL lt gt ress CURSOR lt sD gt P PEOX CODE NO Q2 BOX OUTPUT CH ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO USING 0 9 KEYS REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE CODE Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Press the number buttons to enter the cable box DSS receiver code number then press CURSOR Find your cable box DSS receiver code number from the chart below CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO gt BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF USE lt gt TO SELECT CABLE BOX CH THEN PUSH EXECUTE EXECUTE Ce If you want to control a cable box press CURSOR gt to select lt lt CURSOR Se the output channel for the cable box then press EXECUTE Q2 If you want to control a DSS receiver select LINE then press EXECUTE Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Cable box Code numbers Ca
44. hannel AUTO PRESET PMANUALSET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE 26 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 ZOLO PEHE VCR Plus channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 39 2 For unscrambled channels 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 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS MEND TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET gt SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS Enter the program guide channel then the channel you use on your TV SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 2 15 PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET Press EXECUTE PROGRAM TV CH THEN PUSH ENTER Program guide channel Your actual TV channel 3 For scrambled channels enter all the scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 40 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS MENU CHANNELS TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS Enter the program guide channel then the cable SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS box output channel GUIDE CH 2 TV CH 3 PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET Press EXECUTE PROGRAM TV CH THEN PU
45. icator disappears from the display window e To cancel the procedure press VCR Plus before pressing SET ie Note H e If the VCR doesn t accept the PlusCode this means that The PlusCode is incorrect g H ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead Basic Operations 49 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Setting the timer manually POWER MENU EXECUTE CURSOR the If VCR Plus is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time INPUT SELECT 1 MENU Press MENU and select TIMER SET TIMER SET CHECK 11 16 SU CHECK then press EXECUTE a aa eee ee ree z a a DO Y q EXECUTE g U 50 Basic Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Set the date start and stop times channel TIMER SET CHECK 11 16 SU wh TART STOP CH cy number and tape speed PAM STAR Ey cap ASR gt Payu 1 Press CURSOR to flash each item in 25 turn IFs 2 Press CURSOR to set each item To correct a setting press CURSOR to return to that setting and reset
46. icator in the display window 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR s LINE OUT jacks set the TV to TV input if not skip this step 3 Select another channel on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the q p j safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape E N again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape 7 Safety tab Tips e To select a channel you can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER e You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT e The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a cable box make sure to leave it on Notes e The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for short tapes less than T 20 T 130 T 210 tapes recorded in the LP mode e The display doesn t appear during still pause mode search mode or slow motion playback e It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining time after you press DISPLAY Basic Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus Just enter the program s PlusCode listed in the TV program guide The date times and channel number of that program are set automatically Y
47. is hookup e Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do e Record with the cable box turned off e Record one channel while watching another channel Select channels directly on the VCR Cable box Rear of TV n VHF UHF Qor Seanas o a Match the type of i connector on your i or TV A B or C i VHF prre B_ For connector i types B and C no UHF UHF connection is required VCR F Jc VHF UHF IN 1 continued Getting Started 19 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Step 3 Hookups continued LLOTE H VCR setup 1 WN 20 Getting Started 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 RF UNIT CH3 CH4 2 switch to either channel For details see page 61 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step Turn on your cable box Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 28 The CLOCK SET menu appears Set the clock and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE For details see page
48. kup 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 e Record any channels using the VCR s cable box control feature to select channels on the DSS receiver What you can t do e Record with the DSS receiver turned off e Record any channels from cable or an antenna To record channels from cable or an antenna turn off the cable box control feature e Use a cable box e Record programs with VCR Plus Rear of TV VHF UHF reese o A Match the type i of connector on or your TV A B or VHF C eee ee eee ee ee i a Pe ie B For connector types B and C UHF no UHF CABLEBOX AUDIO VIDEO IN AR QoQ M 5 or connection is emo OOO LINE VHF required poeceeee oo UHF RM CM101 Cable Mouse i not supplied Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that t it hangs out over the DSS receiver front Ell VHF UHF LINE w SSS lotr oh AUDIO VIDEO DSS receiver R j Side view 22 Getting Started
49. le 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 e Record with the cable box turned off e Record one channel while watching another channel RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF Speer o A Match the type of connector on your i TV A B or C Or i VHF PE 6 B For connector types B and C no UHF UHF connection is or required i VHF be fo oo CONTROL UHF OUT Een OUT QB POWER Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box i Positioning the Cable M ouse i front zt Side view 10 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 EEY vcr setup T 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 RF UNIT For details see page 61 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step Turn on your cable box Press EASY SET UP on the VCR SE UE ae The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the ENGLISH on screen display language to Spanish FONE ESPANOL or French FRAN AIS if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 28 WN NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SETUP The CLOC
50. neer 034 155 271 544 695 Tudi 297 Popular Mechanics 411 TV86 074 Pulat o TV COM 018 030 259 RCA me Uniden 236 Realistic 218 Unika 033 164 218 Recotoni eu United Artists 018 Regal 031 270 284 290 United Cable 014 Regency 01 Universal 033 050 067 088 089 164 Rembrandt 081 202 218 333 RK 315 317 490 Videoway 261 Samsung 051 155 Vidtech 255 Satbox 386 Viewstar 038 071 074 122 222 269 Scientific Atlanta 017 019 028 288 338 a Sear 521 Westminster cable 116 Sharp 324 Zenith 011 065 536 Signal 051 Zentek 411 Signature 022 Wave Master 576 SL Marx 051 sp ctiavision 069 DSS receiver Code numbers brand Sprucer 032 318 Standard Components 107 166 sony 650 Starcom 014 026 058 109 RCA 577 32 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 To ensure correct operation e Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box DSS receiver front e Do not place the cable box DSS receiver on top of the VCR e Position the cable box DSS receiver away from the VCR e Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box DSS receiver Side view 0 A gp 2 ao oo000 0 O gt iS io gt o iS 00 COGOD ab 6ece ZN Signal flow ane To check the cable box control setting 1 press CH on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change Point the remote commande
51. nnectors 4 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 ll 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 Remote sensor 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 VTR To operate Set TV VTR to the VCR VTR jand point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries continued Getting Started 5 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 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 Jat the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down POWER and enter your TV s code number s
52. onnections from page 8 you can skip this step 2 Set the A B switch to A 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRAN AIS if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 28 The CLOCK SET menu appears Set the clock and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE For details see page 35 The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP AUTO PRESET EXECUTING AAAAAAAAAAAAA g PLEASE WAIT gt SONY SLV 685HF E SET UP LANGUAGE PENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET vie pig 1997 WE 12 00M NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON SELECT lt gt CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT lt gt NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display continued Getting Started 25 3 859 040 11 1 Step 3 Hookups continued 4 Preset the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 37 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET Cable box output channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE Enter the cable box output c
53. ou can preset up to eight programs at a time Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time POWER CURSOR gt TIM ER CLEAR VCR Plus Number buttons SET TAPE SPEED suo perdo seg 1 VCR Plus Press VCR Plus VCR PLUS PLUSCODE TAPE SPEED SP ENTER PROGRAM S PLUSCODE USING 0 9 KEYS TO CHANGE TAPE SPEED PUSH TAPE SPEED SONY SLV 685HF E continued Basic Operations 47 3 859 040 11 1 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus continued NJ OOO OKOLO OLLO Press the number buttons to enter the program s PlusCode If you make a mistake press TIMER CLEAR and re enter the correct number VCR PLUS PLUSCODE TAPE SPEED 8912 SP USE lt gt KEYS FOR ONCE DAILY WEEKLY TO CONFIRM SET TO CANCEL TIMER CLEAR 3 TAPE SPEED Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or EP VCR PLUS PLUSCODE TAPE SPEED 8912 EP USE lt gt KEYS FOR ONCE DAILY WEEKLY TO CONFIRM SET TO CANCEL TIMER CLEAR A lt CURSOR gt g SET O Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY by using CURSOR gt then press SET To record Select Only once ONCE Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week
54. pe speed SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture L to turn off the sharpness control 58 Additional Operations SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder i SY LINE 2 IN Other VCR Player VMC 810 audio video cable not supplied cN Signal flow How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE 2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510KS audio cable not supplied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color e If the other VCR is a monaural type connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L white jack The sound is recorded on both right and left channels When connecting to the AUDIO R ted jack the sound is recorded only on the right channel e If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise continued Additional Operations 59 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Editing with another VCR continued Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to display L1 or L2 in the display window Il PAUSE e Press TAPE SPEED on the remote REC commander to sele
55. r at the VCR not at the cable box DSS receiver 2 Press all 10 number buttons 0 to 9 on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change If the answer to both 1 and 2 is yes you have made the correct setting continued Getting Started 33 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Setting up cable box control continued If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box DSS receiver e Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR e Check the position of the Cable Mouse e Place the cable box DSS receiver and VCR away from each other Do not place the cable box DSS receiver on top of the VCR e Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code If the cable box still does not respond try the other codes that are listed If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box Note e Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again turn on the VCR before you use the cable box DSS receiver control feature 34 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Presetting channels Skip this section if you are using cable box DSS receiver control This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13 UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV ch
56. ransmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and or program owner SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unpacking ul 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 Basic Operations Additional Information 42 Playing a tape 61 General setup information 44 Recording TV programs 63 Troubleshooting 47 Recording TV programs using 65 Specifications VCR Plus 66 Index to parts and controls 50 Setting the timer manually 69 Index back cover Additional Operations Quick reference to using the VCR 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 Introduction 3 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Getting Started S Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Audio video cable 3 phono to 3 phono e Size AA R6 batteries K e 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type co
57. s that are different as follows For details see page 40 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS Enter the program guide channel then the channel you use on your TV SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 25 ad 15 PUSH 0 9 KEYS TO SET Press EXECUTE PROGRAM TV CH THEN PUSH ENTER Program guide channel Your actual TV channel Getting Started 15 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you re using an antenna if you don t have cable TV Use this hookup if you re using e VHF UHF antenna you get channels 2 13 and channels 14 and higher e UHF only antenna you get channels 14 and higher e Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF UHF a gee a o A Match the type of connector on your VHF TV A B or C FER UHF Ore UHF i E Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rear of TV VHF UHF Match the type of P o A connector on your A or TV A B or C VCR VHF rr ard B For connector types H rot Te B and C no UHF 2 or connection is koi required rot VHF gt EPE EET 5 C g2 UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If
58. tch to either channel For details see page 61 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 28 The CLOCK SET menu appears Set the clock and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE For details see page 35 The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP AUTO PRESET EXECUTING AAAAAAAAAAAAA PLEASE WAIT SONY SLV 685HF E SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SETUP SET UP CLOCK SET 2144 1997 WE 12 008I 31 199 00 NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF SELECT lt gt CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT lt gt NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display 3 859 040 11 1 Hookup 2 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 channel
59. to using the VCR on the back cover Before you get started e Turn off the power to all equipment e Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed e Be sure you make connections firmly Loose connections may cause picture distortion e If your TV doesn t match any of the examples provided see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation Getting Started 7 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 Step 3 Hookups continued Audio video ANV hookup Pages 8 and 9 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 Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Strereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO O00 nt DOO gue i i oy Audio video cable supplied EJ Use this hookup if
60. your TV doesn t have stereo jacks VCR Strereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO OOO Nn Video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Note To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connection 8 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 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 9 SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 1141 1 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12 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 cab
61. 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 16 Getting Started SONY SLV 685HF E 3 859 040 11 1 T Set the RF UNIT switch to EME vcr setup 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 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRAN AIS if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 28 The CLOCK SET menu appears Set the clock and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE For details see page 35 8 The AUTO PRESET SET UP starts AUTO PRESET EXECUTING AAAAAAAAAAAAA g PLEASE WAIT gt SONY SLV 685HF E SET UP LANGUAGE gt ENGLISH ESPA OL FRAN AIS NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET 2441 1997 WE 12 004 314 199 00 NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET U

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