Sony SLV-688HF Bedienungsanleitung

Video CassetteRecorder©1998 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of theunit. R

Getting Started10Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especia

11Getting StartedGetting Started1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired

Getting Started12Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails, see page 42.2 If the channe

13Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 2No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only afew scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you

Getting Started141 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press OK.

15Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails, see page 42.

Getting Started16Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV).A Use this hookup if you’re using

17Getting StartedGetting Started Hookup 3: VCR setup2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clockand press OK. For details, see page 29.1 Set the RF

Getting Started18Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails, see page 42.2 If the channe

19Getting StartedGetting StartedPages 19 to 21Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Hookup 4Incompatible cable box with many scrambledchannelsRecommended useU

Introduction2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.• Do not install the unit near heat sources suchas radi

Getting Started203 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.Select OFF and press OK.1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in

21Getting StartedGetting Started2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cablebox output channel.3 Press OK.1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in

Getting Started22Hookup 5DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiverRecommended useUse this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable

23Getting StartedGetting Started1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, setthe switch to

Getting Started24Hookup 6Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambledchannels, using an A/B switchRecommended useBy using an A/B switch (not suppl

25Getting StartedGetting Started Hookup 6: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are

Getting Started264 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, seepage 38.1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.2 Enter the

27Getting StartedGetting Started1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails, see page 42.2 For unscrambled channels, if th

Getting Started28Selecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z) to LANGUAGE and

29Getting StartedGetting Started1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z) to CLOCK SET and press OK.When using the EASY SET UP procedure,s

3IntroductionTable of contents* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+system is manufactured under licen

Getting Started303 Press / to flash the day and press >/.to set the day.The day of the week is set automatically.4 Set the year, hour, and minutes

31Getting StartedGetting Started1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z) to CABLE BOX CONTROL andpress OK.When using the EASY SET UP proc

Getting Started32Setting up cable box control (continued)3 Press the number buttons to enter thecable box/DSS receiver code number, thenpress ..Find y

33Getting StartedGetting StartedCable boxbrandSylvaniaT-Cable TeletextTandyTatungTeknicaTeleCaptionTeleserviceTexscanTFCTimelessTocomToshibaTudiTV86TV

Getting Started34Setting up cable box control (continued)To ensure correct operation• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DS

35Getting StartedGetting StartedIf you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE

Getting Started36Presettingchannels(Skip this section if you areusing cable box/DSSreceiver control.)This VCR is capable of receiving VHFchannels 2 to

37Getting StartedGetting Started3 • To preset cable TV channels:Press ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE toCABLE.• To preset VHF and UHF channels:Press ?// to s

Getting Started38Presetting channels (continued)Presetting/disablingchannels manuallyMENUNumberbuttons,ENTERCH +/–1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET

39Getting StartedGetting StartedChannel to be disabledChannel to be preset1234567890• CHTUNER PRESET CH5ANTENNA / CABLEAUTO PRESETMANUAL SETAFTFINE TU

Getting Started4Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteries

Getting Started40Presetting channels (continued)If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)function automatically tunes in channel

41Getting StartedGetting Started3 Press >/. to select FINE TUNING.The fine tuning meter appears.4 Press ?// to adjust to a clearer picture,then pre

Getting Started42Setting up VCR Plus+How VCR Plus+ worksWhenever you want to record a TVprogram, all you need to do is look upthe program’s “PlusCode,

43Getting StartedGetting Started1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z) to SET VCR PLUS+CHANNELS and press OK. 2 Enter the channel numbe

Getting Started443 • If you made Hookup 1 ,2, or 3: Enter theactual number on your TV (and VCR)and press ENTER.• If you made Hookup 4: Enter the cable

45Basic OperationsBasic OperationsBasic OperationsPlaying a tape6 EJECT SMART CUE1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a tape.The

Basic Operations463 Press · PLAY.When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.Additional tasksToStop playPause playResume play after pa

47Basic OperationsBasic OperationsRecording TVprograms1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2 Inser

Basic Operations48Recording TV programs (continued)3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4 Press CH +/– to select t

49Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTo check the remaining timePress DISPLAY repeatedly until the time counter appears on the TV screen.With the display

5Getting StartedGetting StartedInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries bymatching the + and – on thebatteries to the diagram inside t

Basic Operations50Recording TV programs (continued)Tips• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.Enter the channel

51Basic OperationsBasic OperationsRecording TVprograms usingVCR Plus+Just enter the program’s PlusCode listedin the TV program guide. The date,times

Basic Operations52Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued)2 Press the number buttons to enter theprogram’s PlusCode.If you make a mistake, pr

53Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The indicat

Basic Operations54Setting the timermanuallyIf VCR Plus+ is not available in yourarea, follow the instructions below to setthe timer to record programs

55Basic OperationsBasic Operations2 Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber and tape speed:1 Press / to flash each item in turn.2 Press >

Additional Operations56Playing/searchingat various speedsAdditional Operations& SLOW) # FF0 3 REW· PLAYTo resume normal playbackPress · PLAY.Tips•

57Additional OperationsDISPLAY0 1200 120continuedSearching for aselected point onthe tapeYou can easily find a selected point bymoving the pointer on

Additional Operations58Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued)To cancel searchingPress · PLAY or p STOP.To turn off the bar indicationP

59Additional OperationsSkip-searchingautomaticallyYou can spot check a whole tape quickly.At intervals, the VCR skips playbackwhile searching forward

Getting Started6Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If yourTV is listed in

Additional Operations60Recording TVprograms usingthe quick timerAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automati

61Additional OperationsChecking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.POWER>/./?//OKMEN

Additional Operations62Program 1Program 2Will be cut offWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second progr

63Additional OperationsRecording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. Wh

Additional Operations64How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recordedonto the main trac

65Additional OperationsAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indicat

Additional Operations66Changing menu options1 Press MENU and select ADVANCEDOPTIONS.2 Press >/. to select the option to change, then press ?// to c

67Additional OperationsEditing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder) TVOther VCR (Player)LINE OUT: Signal flowLINE-2

Additional Operations68Operation(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SEL

69Additional InformationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TVusing only the antenna cabl

7Getting StartedGetting StartedHookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook upyour VCR so t

Additional Information70EAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cablefor a VHF/UHF

71Additional InformationSymptomThe POWER switch does notfunction.The power is turned on but theVCR does not operate.The clock has stopped and“–:– –” l

Additional Information72SymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts playing as soonas it is inserted.The

73Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo headsDouble azimu

Additional Information74Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel1 POWER switch/indicator (5

75Additional InformationDisplay windowcontinued7 Child Lock indicator (53)8 Tracking indicator (65)9 Time counter/clock/line/channelindicator (46, 48,

Additional Information76Index to parts and controls (continued)Rear panel4 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch(69)5 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (8)6 CA

77Additional InformationRemote commander1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)2 6␣ EJECT button (46)3 TV/VIDEO button (49, 69)4 DISPLAY button (49, 57

Additional Information78H, I, J, KHi-fi audio track 64LLanguage selecting 28Locking the VCR 53LP mode 46MMonitoring audio 63N, ONormal audio track 64P

79Additional Information

Getting Started8Audio/video (A/V) hookupStep 3: Hookups (continued)If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better pictureand soun

uick reference to using the VCRHookup 1To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)2 Insert a tape and

9Getting StartedGetting StartedCautionConnections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals ofthe TV receiver should be made only