Sony SLV-998HF Setting the Command Mode switch, Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

To remotely control the VCR with the remote commander, set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same position as that on the VCR. Usually set

to VTR 3. Change the position as shown below to control other Sony VCR's:

VTR 1 For Sony Betamax format VCR's

VTR 2 For Sony 8mm format VCR's

VTR 3 For Sony VHS format VCR's

To change the command mode position of

the VCR, press and hold COMMAND MODE on the VCR for two seconds and repeat

until the desired position appears in the display window.

COMMAND

MODE

COMMAND MODE

Controlling other TV's with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TV's. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number.

1Set TV / RECEIVER / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV /

RECEIVER.

2Hold POWER down, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the number buttons. Then release POWER.

Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV / VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / RECEIVER / VIDEO to VIDEO.

Tip

If you set your TV's code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

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