Sony CS SLV-998HF MX manual Pages 27 to

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Hookup 6

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Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using A/B switch

Recommended Use

By using an A / B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.

What you can do with this hookup

*Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A / B switch is set to A.

*Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A / B switch is set to B)

What you can't do

*Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A / B switch is set to B)

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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 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 Audio/video A/V hookup Stereo receiverUse this hookup if your TV doesnt have stereo jacks 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 setupHookup 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 Antenna hookup Use this hookup if youre usingHookup 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 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