Sony SLV-696HF - Introduction; Navigating the Manual; VCR Features Overview; Manual Conventions and Symbols

Introduction
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This manual includes information on two video cassette
recorder (VCR) models, the SLV-595HF and the
SLV-696HF. The model name is indicated on the rear and
front panels. Any difference between the two models is
clearly indicated in the manual, for example,
“For SLV-595HF only”.
This manual is divided into five chapters.
The chapters and their contents are as follows:
Preliminaries (page 2)
Preparation
(page
6)
Basic Operations (page 28)
Advanced Operations (page 47)
Additional information (page 60)
if you are using your VCR for the first time, start from the
section “Hookups and Getting Started" (page 6). This
section explains how to hookup, set up, and operate your
VCR so that you can start enjoying it right away.
For information about the VCR's basic operations, such as
Playback (page 28), Recording TV Programs (page 33), or
Timer Recording (page 36), see Basic Operations.
{f you are already familiar with the basic; ‘operations, see
Advanced Operations.
If you have any problems in operating the VCR, refer to
Troubleshooting. If your VCR is in need of repair, contact
your nearest Sony Service Center facility.
Conventions of this manual
This manual explains operations using the VCR Remote
Commander. However, the buttons on the VCR with the
same name or mark as those on the Remote Commander
function exactly the same as those on the Remote
Commander.
When you are reading through the manual, remember:
@ Buttons and switches are shown in uppercase letters.
Example: Press (> PLAY.
@ Numbers in the illustrations correspond to numbers in the
text.
@ 4m indicates signal flow.
@ Notes and cautions are enclosed in boxes.
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following accessories:
@ Remote Commander RMT-V102D (for: SLV-595HF) or
RMT-V112A (for SLV-696HF)
@ Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
@ External antenna connector (1)
@ 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
@ AC power cord (1)
@ Audio/video connecting cable (3 on to 3 phono) (1)
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Editing
@ DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
Allows quick access to the desired scene and playback in
various speeds in forward and reverse directions.
@ CONTROL S INPUT jack
Allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video
equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT jack.
@ Input connectors on the front panel
Allows easy connection to a video camera recorder.
© Insert editing (for SLV-696HF only)
Allows easy superimposition of pictures and/or sound
onto a prerecorded cassette.
On-screen display
© Data screen
Tape counter, cassette speed, operation mode, and
remaining cassette length can be displayed on the TV
screen.
@ TIMER SET/CHECK display
Timer recording settings can be set and checked by
referring to the TV screen.
@ ON SCREEN HELP message
The VCR gives a message on screen with a beep tone to
war that you have attempted an incorrect operation.
Functions
@ VCR Plus+ * system
Allows you to quickly and easily record up to eight preset
programs.
@ Auto tracking function
Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for optimum
picture quality.
© Timer recordings of eight programs in a month
Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset up to
one month in advance.
@ Index function
The beginning of a desired scene can be located easily
with the index search function.
@ Multi-brand TV control Remote Commander
(SLV-696HF only)
The Remote Commander can control other
manufacturer's TV sets.
® Auto head cleaner
Cleans the video heads each time a cassette is inserted
or ejected.
High-quality picture
®@ High-quality picture
Your Sony VCR provides sharp, finely detailed pictures
through High Quality (HQ) picture technology. A VCR
with the HQ mark incorporates VHS high-quality picture
technology and is compatible with any VCR bearing the
WHS} mark.
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corp.
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