Sony SLV-998HF Hookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setup, VCR Plus+ channel setup for scrambled channels

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

2 Press CURSOR

to select AUTO and

press OK.

 

3Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

MENU

TIMER SET / CHECK

TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROLS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

 

Use

 

 

to

select an

 

 

item,

then

push

OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMART CH MAPPING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

MANUAL

 

 

 

Use

 

 

 

to

select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then

push OK

 

 

 

 

Push

MENU

to

quit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for VCR Plus+ recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using VCR Plus+. For details, see page 49.

Notes

*To use the smart channel mapping feature, set the A / B switch to A.

*It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.

*The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set.

*If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.

*If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 50.

VCR Plus+ channel setup for scrambled channels

To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) after finishing smart channel mapping. For details, see page 51.

1Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 48.

2Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS then press OK.

MENU

TIMER SET / CHECK

TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use to select an item, then push OK

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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 StartedRemote sensor Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries To operate Set TV / Receiver / Video toReceiver Setting the Command Mode switchControlling other TVs with the remote commander 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 Press Menu and select HookupUse this hookup if your TV has the S-Link function Set Auto ANT SEL to OFF and press OKWhat you can do with this hookup Using cable box controlRecommended use 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, orBBT Cable box Code numbers BrandABC GECCable box Code numbers DSS receiver Code numbers BrandTo check the cable box control setting To ensure correct operation