Table of contents | Sony CS SLV-998HF MX specs

Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1: Unpacking

5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

8Step 3: Hookups

32Selecting a language

33Setting the clock

39Setting up the cable box control

44Presetting the channels

48Setting up VCR Plus+*

	Basic Operations	79	Searching using the index
53	Playing a tape		function
55	Recording TV programs	80	Adjusting the picture
59	Locating a channel by Station ID	81	Changing menu options

60Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+

63Setting the timer manually

			Editing
	Additional Operations	82	Editing methods
66	Playing / searching at various	83	Hooking up to a VCR or stereo
	speeds		system
69	Searching for a selected point on	84	Basic editing
	the tape	85	Insert editing

71Skip searching automatically

72Creating a favorite channel list

	with Station ID		Additional Information
74	Recording TV programs using the	87	General setup information
	quick timer	89	Troubleshooting
75	Checking / changing / canceling	92	Specifications
	timer settings	93	Index to parts and controls
77	Recording stereo an bilingual	98	Index
	programs	back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation

Introduction

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Sony CS SLV-998HF MX manual Table of contents

Contents

Sony Precautions Safety InstallingInformation For customers in the USA SLV-998HF/ 998HF PX Table of contents Getting Started Step To operate Set TV / Receiver / Video to Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensor Tip Setting the Command Mode switchControlling other TVs with the remote commander Receiver Manufacturer Code Number Code numbers of controllable TVs Selecting 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 select What you cant do Using cable box controlRecommended use What you can do with this hookup ZIP / Postal Code Hookup 1 VCR setup Hookup 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 using Hookup 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 setup Normal display Automatic clock setting Pages 27 to ZIP / Postal Code Hookup 6 VCR setup Normal display Starts VCR Plus+ channel setup for scrambled channels Hookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setup Use to select Then push OK Push Menu to quit Selecting a language Before you start… Using the Auto Clock Set feature Setting the clock Full Auto If the clock is not activated Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii Auto Cursor Using 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 control GEC Cable box Code numbers BrandABC BBT DSS receiver Code numbers Brand Cable box Code numbers To ensure correct operation To check the cable box control setting