Sony CS SLV-998HF MX manual Selecting the best hookup option

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Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hookep up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR.

If you have

Use

Refer to

TV that has audio/video inputs

Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

Pages 9 and 10

 

follow one of the hookups below.

 

Cable box that is compatible with the

Hookup 1

Pages 11 to 13

VCR's cable box control feature

 

 

No cable box or incompatible cable box

Hookup 2

Pages 14 to 16

with only a few scrambled channels

 

 

Antenna only, no cable TV

Hookup 3

Pages 17 to 19

Incompatible cable box with many

Hookup 4

Pages 20 to 23

scrambled channels

 

 

DSS* receiver

Hookup 5

Pages 24 to 26

Incompatible cable box with only

Hookup 6

Pages 27 to 31

a few scrambled channels, using an A/B

 

 

switch

 

 

After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step by step instructions.

After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to "Quick reference to using the VCR" on the back cover.

Before you get started

*Turn off the power to all equipment.

*Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.

*Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.

*If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

* DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

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Getting Started

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Contents Sony Information For customers in the USA SLV-998HF/ 998HF PX Precautions SafetyInstalling 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 Use this hookup if your TV doesnt have stereo jacks Audio/video A/V hookupStereo receiver 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 CodeChannels 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 Use this hookup if youre using Antenna hookupHookup 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 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