Hookup 1
Using cable box control
A Cable Mouse is available as an optional accessory for this model. You can order directly from Sony by calling
$14.95 + $3.00 
(shipping, handling
and aplicable sales tax)
Recommended use
You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 36.
What you can do with this hookup
•Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box
What you can’t do
•Record with the cable box turned off
•Record one channel while watching another channel
Started Getting
Cable Mouse (not supplied)
Wall | Cable box |
IN
OUT
or
or
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT | CONTROL S OUT |
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
VHF |
| |
| B For connector types | |
| B and C, no UHF | |
UHF | connection is | |
required. | ||
|
VHF
C
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front.
Side view
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