Sony CS SLV-998HF MX VCR User Manual
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1. Audio video cable supplied Audio video cable not supplied Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup BEN Use this hookup if your TV doesn t have stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO 2 LINF 7 IN INE iit Video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied continued Step 3 Hookups continued Use this hookup if your TV has the S Link function VCR AUDIO VIDEO OOA LINE in LINE OUT S LINK Q AUDIO OUT Note To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connection A V hookup VCR setup 10 After you ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup use the following procedure to set up the VCR Stereo receiver Audio video cable supplied Audio cable not supplied Press MENU and select Set Auto ANT SEL to ADVANCED OPTIONS OFF and press OK MENU ADVANCED OPTIONS page 1 TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET AUTO STEREO LANGUAGE AUDIO MIX SET VCR Plus CHANNELS TUNER AUDIO CABLE BOX CONTROLS SHARPNESS oN Jorr _ on Orr _ Use AW to select an Use AV to select an item then push OK item then push gt Caution Connections between the VCR s VHF UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation2. CABLE BOX CONTROL ON forF E BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH Enter your CABLE BOX Code No Using 0 9 keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the code BGM Select your cable box output channel and press OK CABLE BOX CONTROL ION OFF SET UP is done BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH Use W to select Push EASY SET UP to quit AH VCR Plus channel setup Normal display 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus TIMER SET CHECK CHANNELS TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use AW to select an item then push OK SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 2 Press CURSOR AUTO and press OK 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR Use W to select Then push OK Push MENU to quit The VCR receives the program information signal from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off and set up the channel for VCR Plus recording After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using VCR Plus For details see page 49 Notes To use auto VCR Plus channel setup feature leave the cable box on It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set Tf the channels in your area don t carry the program information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 51 Tf the Choose you Cable CH MAP m
3. Use A v to select an item then push OK 30 Getting started Press CURSOR to select MANAL IEJ Enter the program guide channel then the cable box output channel Press OK WJ Press MENU Program guide channel Cable box output channel Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 37 Note To use the automatic clock setting feature set the A B switch to A SMART CH MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use P to select Then push OK Push MENU to quit SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH Push 0 9 keys to set program GUIDE CH Or push OK to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Getting started 31 Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language 32 0 00 Getting started Press MENU then press CURSOR A V to move the cursor to LANGUAGE and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step 220080 POO 00 MENU CURSOR ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS Use AY to select an item then push OK Press CURSOR V to select
4. a cable box press CURSOR gt to select 07 10 e1 1 0 CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO Use 4 gt to select CABLE BOX CH Then push OK the output channel for the cable box then press OK If you want to control a DSS receiver select LINE then press OK If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment 0009 000 0009 aa Ce 4 ei cea as Q2 OK Cc Cable box brand ABC Antronix Archer BBT Cable Star Cabletenna Cable time Century Citizen Clyde Cablevision Colour Voice Comband Comtronics Decsat Diamond Eagle Comtronics 40 Getting started Code numbers 018 022 024 028 217 218 033 050 164 218 808 278 067 033 172 388 459 164 164 326 327 097 036 042 243 244 051 071 434 046 051 Cable box brand Eastern Electricord Electus Focus Garrard GC Electronics GE GEC Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jasco Jerrold Linsay Code numbers 013 285 089 055 411 164 027 067 341 243 244 097 026 068 081 022 287 487 020 031 045 270 284 022 164 326 014 022 025 026 035 037 058 109 287 487 451 Cable box Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time Northcoast Novaplex NSC Oak Panasonic Paragon Phillips Pioneer Popular Mechanics Pulsar Radio Shack RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Sams
5. box DSS receiver Side view Clee Signal flow To check the cable box control setting 1 Press CH on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box DSS receiver 2 Press all 10 number buttons 0 to 9 on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change If the answer to both 1 and 2 is yes you have made the correct setting 42 Getting started
6. of RF devices Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous parallel antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver Note to CATV system installer in USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Getting started Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 13 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box especially if your cable system scrambles all or most of the 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 pages 40 and 41 What you can do with this hookup Record any channel using the VCR s cable box 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 Cable Mouse Rear of TV VHF UHF Cable box Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required CONTROL OUT Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front continue
7. 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 Getting Started Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code number number number Sony Ol JVC 09 RCA 04 10 Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12 AOC 04 Magnavox 03 08 12 Sanyo 11 Centurion 12 Marantz 04 13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA Mitsubishi 04 12 13 17 Sears 07 10 11 Curtis Mathes 12 NEC 04 12 Sharp 03 05 18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06 19 Sylvania 08 12 Emerson 03 04 14 Philco 03 04 Teknika 03 08 14 Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07 General Electric 06 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03 04 12 Gold Star 03 04 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12 Hitachi 02 03 Quasar 06 18 Zenith 15 J C Penny 04 12 Radio Shack 05 14 Notes Ifthe TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander Tf you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number automatical
8. 92 Specifications 93 Index to parts and controls 98 Index 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 3 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR Remote commander Size AA R6 batteries Audio video cable 3 phono mini to 3 phono 1 mini Cable Mouse cable box controller Set om 4 Getting Started 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors Jack cover Plug adaptor SLV 998HF PX 998HF CS only Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV or AV receiver Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV The RECEIVER VOL and MUTING buttons can be used to operate your Sony AV receiver ral SBD re ot TV RECEIVER VIDEO RECEIVER VOL MUTING To operate Set TV RECEIVER VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor o
9. AUTO For CLOCK SET CH CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to to have the TIME ZONE VCR automatically search for a channel DAYLIGHT SAVING that carries a time signal Use lt P to select Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal Push MENU to quit Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal For the fastest response select your local PBS station OOO OOO OOO For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area or select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone The options are AUTO gt ATLANTIC EASTERN gt CENTRAL gt MOUNTAIN PACIFIGC ALASKA HAWAII AUTO For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time 4 gs Press OK C9 5 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR Note If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR If you want to stop the search change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander 36 Getting started 2 Using Manual Clock Set MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR V to Cc move the cursor to CLOCK SET and pres
10. ENGLISH ESPANOL or FRANCAIS then press OK Setting the clock 2 Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals set the time manually page 37 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR s display window poof Dood Press MENU then press CURSOR AY to OK MENU CD move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press ce lt CURSOR gt Q2 When using the EASY SET UP procedure SOK skip this step Press CURSOR lt gt gS CURSOR gt then press OK OK Ui 0 to select AUTO acs SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use P to select Then push OK Push MENU to quit Yes no Use lt gt to select Push MENU to quit continued Getting started 33 Setting the clock continued 3 Press CURSOR gt to select YES then press OK A OK C 4 To activate the Auto Cloc
11. OK 2 Press CURSOR to select AUTO and press OK 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR Use lt gt to Then push OK Push MENU to The VCR receives the program information signal from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off and set up the channel for VCR Plus recording After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using VCR Plus For details see page 49 Notes To use the smart channel mapping feature set the A B switch to A Tt takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set If the channels in your area don t carry the program information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 51 Tf the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 50 VCR Plus channel setup for scrambled channels To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels enter all the scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 after finishing smart channel mapping For details see page 51 MRM Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your TIMER SET CHECK program guide For details see page 48 TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE BEJ Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS then press OK CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS
12. SONY Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No SLV 998HF SLV 998HF CS SLV 998HF MX SLV 998HF PX 1998 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK i DO NOT OPEN CAUTIO TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of unisulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION SLV 998HF To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure WARNING The AC power cord must be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions Safety For SLV 998HF 998HF MX operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz For SLV 998HF PX 998HF CS opera
13. d ay Step 3 Hookups continued 1 N Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 87 If you made A V connections from page 9 you can skip this step Turn on your cable box Press EASY SET UP on the VCR BE The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 32 BEJ The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 33 BEJ The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Press CURSOR A WY gt to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE The CABLE BOX menu appears Select ON For details see page 39 Enter your cable box code number and press CURSOR Y For details see page 40 12 Getting started RF UNIT CH3 CH4 OOQUREOOUUDDUUD0NO OO FRANCAIS Use AW to Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit select SET UP AUTO MANUAL CLOCK S amp select Use AW to Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP POSTAL CODE Enter your ZIP POSTAL CODE using 0 9 oA WY and P keys then push OK SET UP CABLE BO CABLE BOX CONTROL ON forF z5 Use W to select Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CABLE BO
14. directly on the VCR the A B switch is set to A Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box the A B switch is set to B What you can t do Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel the A B switch is set to B Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF Splitter UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required continued Getting started 27 Step 3 Hookups continued BOLU RHES VCR setup CH3 CH4 28 CH 3 or CH 4 whichever 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to UCU OUUUOEE EO 5 RE UNIT is not being used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 87 If you made A V connections from page 9 you can skip this step Set the A B switch to A Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 32 Ba thre CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 33 BEN The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Press the CURSOR to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE EE CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press OK Getting started SET UP LANGUAGE Use AY to select Then pus
15. e 88 continued ay Step 3 Hookups continued EE VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to OOOUDAOOUDOURM OM m l RE UNIT CH 3 or CH 4 whichever 99 7 ben SS ree channel is not used in your ae area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 87 If you made A V connections from page 9 you can skip this step 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 32 FRANCAIS Use A W to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit BEJ The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 33 Use A W to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit BEJ The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Press CURSOR A y lt P to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You ZIP POSTAL CODE can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE Enter your ZIP POSTAL CODE using 0 9 cA WY and 4 gt keys then push OK IEJ The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press OK CABLE BOX CONTROL OFF Use lt gt to select Push EASY SET UP to MG The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK For ANTENNA CABLE details see page 44 Use P to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit 18 Getting started BEG The AUTO PRESET s
16. e channel on the DSS receiver simplifying the recording process A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 41 DSS Digital Satellite System is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital quality video and crisp digital quality audio A variety of program packages are available through your program providers It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories What you can do with this hookup Record any channels using the VCR s cable box control feature to select channels on the DSS receiver What you can t do Record with the DSS receiver turned off Record any channels from cable or an antenna To record channels from cable or an antenna turn off the cable box control feature Use a cable box Record programs with VCR Plus Rear of TV VHF UHF fo A Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required CONTROL S OUT U CABLE BOX AUDIO VIDEO Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS receiver front DSS receiver R j Side view 24 Getting started RSIS VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 87 If you made A V connections from page 9 you can skip this step 2 Tumon your DSS receiver 3 Press EASY SET UP o
17. enu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 50 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Dayligh Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 37 Note To use the automatic clock setting feature leave the cable box on continued ay Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 2 Pages 14 to 16 No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR s cable box control feature and your cable system scrambles only a few channels What can you do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don t ha
18. 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 Press MENU then press CURSOR V to move the cursor to CABLE BOX CONTROL and press OK OU E g v When using the EASY SET UP procedure OK skip this step U Press CURSOR lt gt Cry to select ON then lt cursor F gt Press CURSOR Y Q2 MENU OK CURSOR Number buttons CH 07 10 001 N10 Use gt to select Push MENU to quit 071 1 m 10 00 1N 1 0 CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH Enter your CABLE BOX Code No Using 0 9 keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code continued Getting ial 39 Setting up cable box control continued Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers Press the number buttons to enter the cable box DSS receiver code number then press CURSOR W Find your cable box DSS receiver code number from the chart below If you want to control
19. h OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CLOCK SET Use gt to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP POSTAL CODE Enter your ZIP POSTAL CODE using 0 9 of Y and P keys then push OK SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL OFF Use gt to select Push EASY SET UP to quit BS The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press OK For details see page 44 W The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING Please wait SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE Use gt to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP SET UP is done M Normal display 4 Preset the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 46 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET Enter the cable box output channel Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use AW to select an item then push OK TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING Select CH with 0 9 Push ENTER lt P To ADD ERASE continued Getting started 29 Step 3 Hookups continued KOLLU EHESS VCR Plus channel setup 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS use AW to select an item then push
20. k Set function turn off the VCR The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time if applicable If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature page 35 Notes The clock cannot be set automatically if you don t receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area If so set the clock manually If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes set the clock manually If you use Hookup 1 make sure you leave the cable box on 34 Getting started If the clock is not activated 2 A IBe Follow steps 1 and 2 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed Press CURSOR lt gt FULL AUTO to select NO for OK CURSOR Number buttons Use P to select Push MENU to quit AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING Use 0 9 keys to select CLOCK SET CHANNEL Push MENU to quit continued Getting started 35 Setting the clock continued 3 Press the CURSOR A VW to highlight the item lt 4 A gt you want to set then press AUTO CLOCK SET CURSOR gt to make the setting FULL
21. ly resets to 01 Sony Reset the appropriate code number Getting Started 7 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 no
22. n the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 32 BE The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 33 BEM The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Press CURSOR gt to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE EEr CABLE BOX menu appears Select ON For details see page 39 RF UNIT CH3 CH4 SET UP LANGUAGE Use AY to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use A v to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP POSTAL CODE Enter your ZIP POSTAL CODE using 0 9 of Y and P keys then push OK SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH Use gt to select Push EASY SET UP to quit continued 25 Step 3 Hookups continued Enter your DSS receiver code number and press CURSOR W For details see page 40 6 Set your DSS receiver output channel BOX OUTPUT CH to LINE and press OK Automatic clock setting SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL oN forF CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO eiaj CH3 Use lt P to select CABLE Box CH Then push OK Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR Af
23. n the VCR a Sony TV or TV RECEIVER and point at the remote sensor on the TV AV receiver or AV receiver Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months Tf you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not use different types of batteries Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander continued Getting Started 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued 6 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 COMMAND MODE VTR 1 For Sony Betamax format VCR s VTR 2 For Sony 8mm format VCR s VTR3 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 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 1 Set TV RECEIVER VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV RECEIVER 2 Hold POWER down and enter your TV
24. nse inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about one hour before operating the unit Information For customers in the USA SLV 998HF 998HF PX You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radi
25. o TV technician for help Caution Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and or program owner Table of contents 3 9 44 48 UMUDA N 53 55 59 60 63 66 69 71 72 74 75 77 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Hookups Selecting a language Setting the clock Setting up the cable box control Presetting the channels Setting up VCR Plus Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Locating a channel by Station ID Recording TV programs using VCR Plus Setting the timer manually Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Searching for a selected point on the tape Skip searching automatically Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID Recording TV programs using the quick timer Checking changing canceling timer settings Recording stereo an bilingual programs 79 Searching using the index function 80 Adjusting the picture 81 Changing menu options Editing 82 Fditing methods 83 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system 84 Basic editing 85 Insert editing Additional Information 87 General setup information 89 Troubleshooting
26. p a time signal provided by some TV channels If you do not want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 37 continued Ay Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 4 20 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Recommeded use Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR s cable box control feature and your cable system scrambles all or most channels What you can do with this hookup Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel Select channels directly on the VCR Getting started Cabie box Rear of TV VHF UHF bo A VHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required Pages 20 to 23 BOLLO E H VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 87 If you made A V connections from page 9 you can skip this step 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAITS if desired and press OK Fo
27. r details see page 32 BEJ The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL press OK and set the clock manually For details see page 37 WM The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Press CURSOR to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE BEJ The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press OK WG The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK For details see page 44 OOQURSEUCDOERE td RF UNIT CH3 CH4 SET UP LANGUAGE Use A W to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CLOCK SET Use W to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP POSTAL CODE Enter your ZIP POSTAL CODE using 0 9 oA WY and P keys then push OK SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL OFF Use P to select Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE Use P to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit Getting started 21 Step 3 Hookups continued BGM The AUTO PRESET starts AUTO PRESET SET UP is done PROCESSING Please wait BOLO E H VCR Plus channel setup Normal display 1 Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 48 2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 51 1 Press MENU and
28. rd right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 37 Getting started SET UP SET UP is done Normal display MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use A v to item then select an push OK SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use lt gt to Then push OK Push MENU to quit select Hookup 3 Pages 17 to 19 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you re using an antenna if you don t have cable TV BW Use this hookup if you re using VHF UHF antenna you get channels 2 13 and channels 14 and higher UHF only antenna you get channels 14 and higher Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF UHF sesdeaeneee 0 A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV A B orC M 5 BEJ Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only VHF UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna connector not supplied so you can connect the cable to the VHF UHF IN connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied For details see pag
29. s Aan OK lt CURSOR gt re When using the EASY SET UP procedure OK 5 x skip this step C9 a Press CURSOR gt toselect lt conson gt MANUAL then press OK OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use gt to select Then push OK Push MENU to quit CLOCK SET 1 1 1998 THU 12 00 AM Use AY to select current MONTH Then push P to set DAY continued Getting started 37 Setting the clock continued 3 ay Press CURSOR A W to set the month lt CURSOR gt Q2 As af dy 1998 SUN 12 00 Use AY to select current MONTH Then push P to set DAY 4 Press CURSOR gt to highlight the day cake gt and press CURSOR A to set the day 2 l The day of the week is set automatically 11 16 1998 MON 12 00 Use A v to select current MONTH Then push gt DAY 5 Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day A g 6 BOIS Press OK to start the clock C9 38 Getting started Setting up cable box control Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2 3 4 or 6 2 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
30. select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit Getting started 15 Step 3 Hookups continued Grete VCR Plus channel setup 16 MGM The AUTO PRESET starts AUTO PRESET PROCESSING Please wait 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS 2 Press CURSOR to select AUTO and and press OK 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR The VCR receives the program information signal from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off and set up the channel for VCR Plus recording After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using VCR Plus For details see page 49 Notes Tt takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set Tf the channels in your area don t carry the program information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 51 Tf the Choose you Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 50 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to reco
31. select SET VCR Plus TIMER SET CHECK CHANNELS TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS use AW to select an item then push OK BE Press CURSOR lt gt to select MANUAL Use to select Then push OK Push MENU to quit BEM Enter the program guide channel then the cable SET VCR Plus CHANNELS box output channel GUIDE CH TV CH 4 Press OK Push 0 9 keys to set program GUIDE CH WM Press MENU Or push OK to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Program guide channel Cable box output channel 22 Getting started Automatic clock setting To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature 3 Turn off the VCR It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 37 Note To use the automatic clock setting feature leave the cable box on continued Getting started 23 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 5 Pages 24 to 26 DSS Digital Satellite System receiver Recommended Use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver It allows the VCR s cable box control feature to control th
32. t 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 8 Getting Started Audio video A V hookup Pages 9 and 10 If your TV has audio video A V input jacks you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections In addition for a true home theater experience you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system If your TV doesn t have A V inputs see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups If your TV has the S Link A V bus control function hook up your VCR using the connection shown on page 10 Your TV will automatically switch to the A V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on the VCR If you re not planning to use your VCR to record programs you re finished setting up the VCR after you ve made the connections shown on pages 9 and 10 If you want to record off air or off your cable TV system complete these connections first then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups S Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AS WIL OOO m
33. tarts AUTO PRESET SET UP is done PROCESSING Please wait CIMJ VCR Plus channel setup Normal display 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus TIMER SET CHECK CHANNELS TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use AW to select an item then push OK 2 Press CURSOR lt to select AUTO and press OK 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR Use lt gt to select Then push OK Push MENU to quit The VCR receives the program information signal from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off and set up the channel for VCR Plus recording After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using VCR Plus For details see page 49 Notes Tt takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set Tf the channels in your area don t carry the program information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 51 Tf the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 50 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking u
34. te the unit on 110 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Tf anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off SLV 998HF only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your Sony dealer Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never the cord Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit Jf the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may conde
35. ter that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your areas do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 37 Note Leave the DSS receiver on all the time To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver proceed as follows Turn off the display menu screen channel number etc of the DSS receiver To record or receiver locked channels unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording To set pay per view programs in the timer setting order the pay per view program before the VCR starts recording Some programs are copy protected You cannot record these programs 26 Getting started SET UP CABLE BOX ON fore ee CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 Enter your CABLE BOX Code No Using 0 9 keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code SET UP SET UP is done M Normal display Hookup 6 Pages 27 to 31 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels using A B switch Recommended Use By using an A B switch not supplied this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel
36. ung Scientific Atlanta Seam Sharp Signal Signature SL Marx Spectravision Sprucer Standard Components Starcom Stargate Code numbers 044 038 043 080 Oll 089 167 214 325 629 074 081 167 214 018 030 259 032 118 O11 036 038 039 040 041 042 071 301 034 155 271 544 695 411 011 808 032 218 411 031 270 284 290 013 081 051 155 017 019 028 288 521 324 051 022 051 069 032 318 107 166 014 026 058 109 026 051 Cable box STS Sylvania T Cable Teletext Tandy Tatung Teknica TeleCaption Teleservice Texscan TFC Timeless Tocom Toshiba Tudi TV86 TV COM Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal Videoway Vidtech Viewstar Zenith Zentek Wave Master DSS receiver brand RCA Sony Code numbers 167 012 116 269 108 157 232 292 012 107 321 429 023 024 O11 297 074 018 030 259 236 033 164 218 018 014 033 050 067 088 089 164 202 218 333 261 255 038 071 074 122 222 269 300 411 576 Code numbers 577 650 continued Getting Started 41 Setting up the cable box continued To ensure correct operation Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box DSS receiver front Do not place the cable box DSS receiver on top of the VCR Position the cable box DSS receiver away from the VCR Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable
37. ve a cable box a Sable box 14 Getting started ME VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 87 If you made A V connections from page 9 you can skip this step 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR WR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 32 BEJ The CLOCK SET menu appears Set AUTO and press OK For details see page 33 BEJ The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Press CURSOR AW 4 gt toenter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE IEJ The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press OK MG The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press OK For details see page 44 RE UNIT MMT Ue 00s ead J CH3 CH4 O0 OO SET UP LANGUAGE Use W to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CLOCK SET Use A W to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP POSTAL CODE Enter your ZIP POSTAL CODE using 0 9 oA WY and P keys then push OK SET UP 07 151 a 10 CABLE BOX CONTROL jon Jore Use lt to select Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE Use gt to
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