Sony CS SLV-998HF MX manual Setting up cable box control

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Setting up cable box control

(Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.)

Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes / DSS receivers via the CABLE Mouse. With cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box / DSS receiver for timer recording. You can also use the VCR's remote commander to change channels on the cable box / DSS receiver whenever the cable box / DSS receiver is turned on even if the VCR is turned off. To use the cable box control, you need to connect the Cable Mouse (pages 11 and

24)and set the code number and output channel.

This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured. It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with this VCR's Cable Mouse. If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator - they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box.

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Press MENU, then press CURSOR to move the cursor to CABLE BOX CONTROL and press OK.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

ON

OFF

Use to select

Push MENU to quit

2

Press CURSOR		to select ON, then
Press CURSOR		to select ON, then
press CURSOR .

CABLE BOX CONTROL


CABLE MOUSE				ON		OFF
BOX CODE NO.				-- -- --
BOX OUTPUT CH				CH3
Enter	your	CABLE BOX
Code No. Using			0 - 9		keys
Refer	to	the Operating
Manual	for the		Code

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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