Sony CS SLV-998HF MX Using cable box control, Recommended use, What you can do with this hookup

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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 of the 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 40 and 41.

What you can do with this hookup

Record any channel using the VCR's cable box 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

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front.

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Contents Sony Information For customers in the USA SLV-998HF/ 998HF PX Precautions SafetyInstalling Table of contents Getting Started StepTo operate Set TV / Receiver / Video to Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensorTip Setting the Command Mode switchControlling other TVs with the remote commander ReceiverManufacturer Code Number Code numbers of controllable TVsSelecting the best hookup option Use this hookup if your TV doesnt have stereo jacks Audio/video A/V hookupStereo receiver Set Auto ANT SEL to OFF and press OK HookupUse this hookup if your TV has the S-Link function Press Menu and selectWhat you cant do Using cable box controlRecommended use What you can do with this hookupZIP / Postal Code Hookup 1 VCR setupChannels Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setupAutomatic clock setting What can you do with this hookup Hookup 2 VCR setup Hookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Antenna hookup Use this hookup if youre usingHookup 3 VCR setup Hookup 3 VCR Plus+ channel setup Recommeded use Hookup Pages 20 toIncompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 4 VCR setup Hookup 4 VCR Plus+ channel setup Automatic clock setting DSS Digital Satellite System receiver Cable BOX menu appears. Select ON. For details, see Hookup 5 VCR setupNormal display Automatic clock setting Pages 27 to ZIP / Postal Code Hookup 6 VCR setupNormal display StartsVCR Plus+ channel setup for scrambled channels Hookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setupUse to select Then push OK Push Menu to quit Selecting a language Before you start… Using the Auto Clock Set featureSetting the clock Full Auto If the clock is not activatedMountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii Auto CursorUsing Manual Clock Set Press Cursor To set the month Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or Setting up cable box controlGEC Cable box Code numbers BrandABC BBTDSS receiver Code numbers Brand Cable box Code numbersTo ensure correct operation To check the cable box control setting