Sony VCRplus+ SLV-688HF User manual

S ON Y. 3-861-446-11 (1)
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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 FFA
vers.
SLV-688HF
©1998 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
BO 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
© Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
¢ If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
¢ One blade of the plug is wider than the other
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your Sony dealer.
¢ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if vou do
not intend to use it for an extended period of
time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the
plug, never by the cord.
Installing
¢ Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
* Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
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© Do notinstall the wait near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or ina place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
¢ Do not install the unit in an inclined position.
It is designed to be operated ina horizontal
position only.
© Keep the unit and cassettes away trom
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
¢ Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
« Ifthe unit is brought directly from a cold toa
warm location, moisture may condense inside
the VCR and cause damage to the video head
and tape. When you first install the unit, or
when you move it from a cold to a warm
location, wait for about one hour before
operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet ona
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with cable television
transmission may require authorization from the
cable television transmission and/or program
owner.

Table of contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
7 Step 3: Hookups ~
28 Selecting a language
29 Setting the clock
31 Setting up cable box control
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36 Presetting channels
42 Setting up VCR Plus+*
Basic Operations Additional Information
45 Playing a tape 69 General setup information
47 Recording TV programs 71 Troubleshooting
51 Recording TV programs using 73 Specifications
VCR Plus+ 74 Index to parts and controls
54 Setting the timer manually 78 Index
back cover
Additional Operations Quick reference to using the VCR
56 Playing/searching at various
speeds
57 Searching for a selected point on
the tape
59 Skip-searching automatically
60 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
61 Checking / changing / canceling
timer settings
63 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
- 65° Adjusting the picture
66 Changing menu options
67 Editing with another VCR
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+
system is manutactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Introduction 3

Getting Started
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Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
: ¢ Remote commander ¢ Audio/video cable
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(3-phono
to
3-phono)
¢ Size AA (R6) batteries — ¢ 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
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4: Getting Started

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.
Insert the negative (—) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into position.
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Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with
a dot (©) can be used to operate
Remote sensor
your Sony TV.
To operate Set TV]/|VIDEO] to
the
VCR
VIDEO)
and
point
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
VCR
a
Sony
TV
iTV!
and
point
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
TV
Notes
*
With
normal
use,
the
batteries
should
last
about
three
to
six
months.
*
If
you
do
not
use
the
remote
commander
for
an
extended
period
of
time,
remove
the
batteries
to
avoid
possible
damage
from
battery
leakage.
¢ Do not use a new battery with an old one.
* Do not use different types of batteries.
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Step
2:
Setting
up
the
remote
commander
(continued)
Controlling
other
TVs
with
the
remote
commander
The
remote
commander
is
preprogrammed
to
control
non-Sony
TVs.
If
yo
TV
is
listed
in
the
table
below,
set
the
appropriate
manufacturer’s
code
number.
1
Set
iTV]/
[VIDEO]
at
the
top
of
the
remote
commander
to
[TV].
2
>
Hold
POWER
down,
and
enter
your
TV’s
code
number(s)
using
the
number
buttons.
Then
release
POWER.
Now
you
can
use
the
POWER,
VOL
+/-,
CH
+/-
and
TV/
VIDEO
buttons
control
your
TV.
You
can
also
use
the
buttons
marked
with
a
dot
(¢)
to
control
a
Sony
TV.
To
control
the
VCR,
reset
TV]|//
VIDEO’
to
[VIDEO].
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If
more
than
one
code
number
is
listed,
try
entering
them
one
at
a
time
unt
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
Ma
gnavox
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
0412
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
03,0417
‘Portland
03
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Hitachi
02,03
Quasar
06,18
Zenith
-
15
J.C.Penny
04,12
Radio
Shack
05,14
Notes
*
If
the
TV
uses
a
different
remote
control
system
from
the
one
programmed
to
worl
with
the
VCR,
you
cannot
control
your
TV
with
the
remote
commander.
~
¢
If
you
enter
a
new
code
number,
the
code
number
previously
entered
will
be
erase
¢
When
you
replace
the
batteries
of
the
remote
commander,
the
code
number
automatically
resets
to
01
(Sony).
Reset
the
appropriate
code
number.
6: Getting Started

Hookups
If you have Use Refer to
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.
Then use the accompanying diagrams-and procedures on the following
pages to set up your VCR. For hookup 1 or 5, use the Sony RM-CM101
Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied).
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TV that has audio/video inputs
Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 8 and 9
follow one of the hookups below.
VCR's cable box control feature
No cable box or incompatible cable box Hookup 2
with only a few scrambled channels
Pages 13 to 15
Antenna only, no cable TV ‘Hookup 3 7 Pages 16 to 18
lacémpable- Gable box wah Ray Hookup 4 - Pages 19 to 21
scrambled channels
pss" receiver a“ . > Hookup 5 Pages 22 and 23
Incompatible cable box with only afew Hookup 6 7 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 to using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started ;
¢ Turn off the power to all equipment.
¢ Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
¢ Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
¢ If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
* DSS: is a registered trademark of DIRECTY, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
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Hookups
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Pages
8
and
9
If
your
TV
has
audio/video
(A/V)
input
jacks,
you
will
get
a
better
picture
and
sound
when
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
pages
8
anc
9
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
VCR
Stereo
receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
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AUX IN
[@ @]
&
Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
E} Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
VCR
Stereo
receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
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AUX IN
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Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
Note
To playa tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

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Caution
Connections between the VCR's VHF / CHE 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 oer make simultaneous (parallel)
antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals ef 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 guidelinesfor proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 1 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 cable box, simplifying the
recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on pages 32 and 33.
What you can do with this hookup
¢ Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select
channels on the cable box
What you can’t do
¢ Record with the cable box turned off
¢ Record one channel while watching another channel
RM-CM101
Cable Mouse
not supplied
Cable box ( polled) Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
—po] A Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
©] 8 For connector types
© B and C, no UHF
UHF connection is
required.
VHF
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
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