Sony CS SLV-998HF MX manual Hookup, DSS Digital Satellite System receiver

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DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver

Recommended Use

Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 41.

DSS (Digital Satellite System) is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program packages are available through your program providers. It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories.

What you can do with this hookup

*Record any channels using the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the DSS receiver.

What you can't do

*Record with the DSS receiver turned off

*Record any channels from cable or an antenna

(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)

*Use a cable box

*Record programs with VCR Plus+

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Getting started

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Contents Sony Precautions Safety InstallingInformation For customers in the USA SLV-998HF/ 998HF PX Table of contents Step Getting StartedUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesRemote sensor To operate Set TV / Receiver / Video toSetting the Command Mode switch Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderReceiver TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code NumberSelecting the best hookup option Audio/video A/V hookup Stereo receiverUse this hookup if your TV doesnt have stereo jacks Hookup Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link functionPress Menu and select Set Auto ANT SEL to OFF and press OKUsing cable box control Recommended useWhat you can do with this hookup What you cant doHookup 1 VCR setup ZIP / Postal CodeHookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setup Automatic clock settingChannels What can you do with this hookup Hookup 2 VCR setup Hookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Use this hookup if youre using Antenna hookupHookup 3 VCR setup Hookup 3 VCR Plus+ channel setup Hookup Pages 20 to Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommeded use Hookup 4 VCR setup Hookup 4 VCR Plus+ channel setup Automatic clock setting DSS Digital Satellite System receiver Hookup 5 VCR setup Cable BOX menu appears. Select ON. For details, seeNormal display Automatic clock setting Pages 27 to Hookup 6 VCR setup ZIP / Postal CodeStarts Normal displayHookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setup VCR Plus+ channel setup for scrambled channelsUse to select Then push OK Push Menu to quit Selecting a language Using the Auto Clock Set feature Before you start…Setting the clock If the clock is not activated Full AutoCursor Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii AutoUsing Manual Clock Set Press Cursor To set the month Setting up cable box control Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, orCable box Code numbers Brand ABCBBT GECCable box Code numbers DSS receiver Code numbers BrandTo check the cable box control setting To ensure correct operation