Sony SLV-688HF Manual do Utilizador

3-861-446-11 (1)-V--Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsOwner's recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.

Step 3: Hookups (continued)\ Hookup 1Pages 10 to 12 |Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especia

Hookup 1:VCR setup1Set 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 chan

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 1:VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 42.2 If

Hookup 2Pages 13 to 15No cable box, or compatible cable box with only a few scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you do not have a cabl

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 2: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used,

Hookup 2:VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 42.2 If the channels in the progra

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 3 Pages 16Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don have cable TV).Q

Hookup 3:VCR setupSet 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 chann

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 3:VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in vour program guide. For details, see page 42.2 If

Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable bo

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.fCAUTIONCAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 4:VCR setup123Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used,

Hookup 4:VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in vour program guide. For details, see page 42.Z Enter all the channejs you wan

Step 3: Hookups (continued)1 Hookup 5Pages 22 and 2DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiverRecommended useUse this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. I

Hookup 5:VCR setup1 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 ch

I >Step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 6Pages 24 to 2Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switchRecommended useBy

Hookup 6: VCR setup1 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 c

step 3: Hookups (continued)4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4), For details, seepage 38. Cable box output chaniO r*ross MENU a

Hookup 6:VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in vour program guide. For details, see page 42.2 For unscrambled channels, if

I 1Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.MENUOK1O• MENU Press MENU, then press / ♦ to move the cursor (► ) to LANGUAGE

Setting the clockSet the time and date to use the timerfeature for recording programs.Before you Start...• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV t

Table of contentsGetting Started4 Step 1; Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 7 Step 3: Hookups28 Selecting a language29 Setting th

Setting the dock (continued)Press to flash the day and press ♦ / 4 to set the day.The day of the week is set automatically.CLOCK SET1 1 MeVl

Setting up cable box control(Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or 6.)Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR

Setting up cable box control (continued)'O © ’© © © © © © © ©Press the number buttons to enter the cable box/DSS receiver code number, then press

Cable box brandCode numbersLinsa\’451Macom044Magnavox038, 043, 080MemorcxOilMovie Time089, 167, 214Northcoast325Novaplex629NSC074,081, 167,214Oak018,0

Setting up cable box control (continued)To ensure correct operation• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSS receiver front

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR.•

Presettingchannels(Skip this section if you are using cable box/DSS receiver control.)This VCR is capable of receiving VHP channels 2 to 13, UHF chann

• To preset cable TV channels;Press to set ANTENNA/CABLE toCABLE.TUNER PRESETCHI►ANTENNA/CABLE ANT»CABLEAUTO PRESETMANUAL SET•ADD ERASEAFT •ON OFFFIN

Presetting/disabling channels manuallyPresetting channels (continued)Numberbuttons,ENTERCH +/-MENUOK1 MENUPress MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then pr

'O '© '© © © © © © © © o• To preset a channel:1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER.2 Press to set

Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander • Audio/video cable(3-phono to 3-phono

Presetting channels (continued)If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, h

Press t/l' to select FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears.TUNER PRESETCH5ANTENNA.CABLE AUTO PRESETANT«CABLEMANUAL SET •ADD ERASEAFT •O

Setting up VCR Plus+How VCR Plus+ worksWhenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the program's "PlusCode,"

1oPress MENU, then press ^ to move the cursor (► ) to SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS and press,OK.Numberbuttons,ENTERMENUOKSET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS GUIDE, CH TV

Setting up VCR Plus* (continued)^ '© © © '© © © © © © © ©If you made Hookup 1,2 or 3: Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) and press

Basic OperationsPlaying a tape± EJECTDISPLAYCOUNTERRESETSMART CUE II PAUSEt> PLAY ►► e FF STOP ◄◄ gi REW0001S'o o«Q>r*o31Turn on your TV

Playing a tape (continued)Press O PLAY. ^1 When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.Additional tasksToPressStop play STOPPause p

Recording TV programsTV/VIDEOCOUNTER/REMAINDISPLAY• REC CH +/-INPUT SELECT SP/EPSTOPCOO a(Do31 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To rec

Recording TV programs (continued)INPUTSELECTCDPress INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displa- window.VIDEOooIII rL / / 11•CHI®Press

To check the remaining timePress DISPLAY repeatedly until the time counter appears on the TV screen. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to chec

step 2Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram

Recording TV programs (continued)Tips• To soloct a chiiniu'l, \'ou Clin use the number buttons on the remote comniiinder. Enter the channel

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

Recording TV programs using VCR Plus* (continued)'O ’© © © © © © © © ©SP/EPCD56o• POWERoPress the number buttons to enter the program's Plus

To use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The © indicator turns off and the VCR switches

Setting the timer manuallyIf VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs.Before you sta

INPUTSELECTQTIMER SET/CHECK 1 1 / 1 6 MOOAT.e.4.. start stop CH-'ll / 1 6 MO — . --EPSet the date, start and stop times, channel number and tape

Additional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsO PLAY© FF!► SLOW© FFI @ RE'Playback optionsOperationView the picture during fast- forwar

Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the 0 indicator flashes in the dis

Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued)To cancel searchingPress [> PLAY or STOP.To turn off the bar indicationPress DISPLAY again

Skip-searchingautomaticallyYou can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward.e FFSai R

step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non

Recording TV programs using the quick timerAfter starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a speci

Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settingsBefore you start...• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.0 (m’a q CD a a‘O *0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Checking/changinglcanceling timer settings (continued)When the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second program

Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is

Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is

Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the 0 indicator flashes in the dis

Changing menu options1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.ADVANCED OPTIONS► AUTO STEREOONOFFTUNER AUDIOMAIN SAPAPCONOFFTAPE SELECTAUTO1 80AUTO TAP

Editing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder) TVHow to hook up to a stereo systemConnect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VC

Editing with another VCR (continued)Operation(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.•

Additional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF

Step 3 HookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for yo

Attaching the external antenna connectorwhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHP / UHF antenna, use the EAC- 32 antenna connector (not supplied)

TroubleshootingIt you huvo liny questions or problems not coi’ered below, pleuse consult vour nearest Sony dealer.<ugОa.SymptomThe POWER switch doe

Troubleshooting (continued)ÇОSymptomA TV progi'iim docs not appear on the TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts plaving as soon as it is

SpecificationsSystemFormal\'HS \TSC standard \^idoo recording s\ stemRotar\’ head helical scanning FM s\’stem Video headsDouble azimutli four hea

Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelin POWER switch/indicator (52) n Tape compartment |3

Display windowm ® [3] a [5]©STEREOlIVIDEOi lAPClO-nSAPiLPSP0P|/ n :ri n. n n ) ILI LI LI • LI LImIT] Timer indicator (52)[2] SAP (Second Audio

Index to parts and controls (continued)Rear panelm AC power cord (7)[2] LINE-1 IN AUDIO R / L / VIDEO jacks (22, 67)[3] VHP/ UHF IN /OUT connectors

Remote commanderr~T~~ "" J ^s>-Sl-01(£ QD Cp' O ’ 0 0 0 ‘0 ‘00 0 0 -0I00in i TV 7 [video remote control switch(5)111 [2J ± EJECT

IndexA, BAFT (Auto Fine Tunint;) 40 Antcnn.i hookup 16 Al’C (Adapti\'o Picture Control) 65 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 8Cable box controlcable box c

Quîck reference to using the VCRHookup 1To play a tape1 Sot the T\' to chiinnel 3 or 4 (or to video input, it you made A/V eonnoetions.)2 Insert

Step 3: Hookups (continued)Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 8 and 9If your TV has audio / video (A / V) input jacks, you wdll get a better picture and s

CautionCttnnocticms botwoon tho VCR's VHF/ UHF ctinnoctor nnd tlie antenna iL'rminals t^t the TV receiver should be made only as shown in th