Sony SLV-998HF User Manual

3-861-048-11(2)

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.

vus

GOLD

SLV-998HF SLV-998HF CS SLV-998HF MX SLV-998HF PX

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expos«^the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

CAUTION ; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL,

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

(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, reteptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

WARNING

The AC power cord must be changed at qualified service shop.

Precautions

Safety

• For SLV-998HF/998HF MX, operate the unit

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC

• (SLV-998HF only) One blade of the plug is

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you

dangerous voltage" within the

'\ This symbol is intended to alert the

\ user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance

only on 120 V AC, 60 Ffz. For SLV-998F1F PX/998HF CS, operate the unit on 110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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.

do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the 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.

• If the unit is brought (directly from a cold to

a warm location, moisture may condense 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 radio/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.

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

8 Step 3: Hookups

32 Selecting a language 33 Setting the clock 39 Setting up cable box control 44 Presetting channels

48 Setting up VCR Plus+*

Basic Operations

53 Playing a tape 55 Recording TV programs 59 Locating a channel by Station ID 60 Recording TV programs using

VCR Plus+

63 Setting the timer manually'

Additional Operations

66 Playing / searching at various

speeds

69 Searching for a selected point on

the tape

71 Skip-searching automatically

72 Creating a favorite channel list

with Station ID

74 Recording TV programs using the

quick timer

7 5 Checking / changing / canceling

timer settings

77 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+

system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

79 Searching using the index

function

80 Adjusting the picture 81 Changing menu options

Editing

82 Editing methods

83 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo

system

84 Basic editing 85 Insert editing

Additional Information

87 General setup information 89 Troubleshooting 92 Specifications 93 Index to parts and controls 98 Index

back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Introduction

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR;

• Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

Jack cover

Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to * Plug adaptor (SLV-998HF PX/998HF 3-phono, 1-mini) CSonly)

Cable Mouse (cable box controller)

4 Getting Started

step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagrain 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

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.

To operate Set |TV||RECEIVER|/|VIDEO| to

the VCR a Sony TV or

AV receiver

1 VIDEOl and point at the remote sensor on the VCR ¡TVIIRECEIVER] and point at the remote sensor on the TV or

AV receiver . ~

CD'CD ■ © ■ © ■ © IS) CS) ■ © ■ © ■ © CD CD ■ © ■ © ©

OQ Q © Q

Remote sensor

□

1 Iq]

II 1 1

TV RECEIVER

VIDEO

-RECEIVER

VOL +/-

MUTING

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

If 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 continued commander.

Getting Started

step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

To femotely 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 VCRs:

VTR 1 ; For Sony Betamax format VCRs VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs VTR 3; For Sony VHS format VCRs

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

VTR

6 Getting Started

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

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

1 Set

TV I RECEIVERl/ IVIDEOjat the top of the remote commander

IRECEIVERI.

to(TV|

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

number buttons. Then release POWER.

Now you can use the POWER, VOL +1-, 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.

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

number

Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC Centurion

04 Magnavox 12

Manufacturer

JVC Ô9 KMC 03 Sampo

Marantz Coronado 03 MG A / Mitsubishi Curis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson Fisher

03, 04,14

11 General Electric 06,10 Gold Star 03, 04,17

Hitachi

02,03 Quasar

J.C.Penny 04,12

Notes

NEC 04,12 Panasonic 06,19 Philco 03,04 Teknika

Philips 08 Toshiba 07 Pioneer 16 Wards Portland 03

Radio Shack 05,14

• If the 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.

• If 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 automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.

Code number

Manufacturer

RCA 04,10

03,08,12

Sanyo 11 04,13 Scott 12 04,12,13,17 Sears

Sharp 03,05,18

Sylvania 08,12

03,04,12

Yorx 12

06,18

Zenith

Code number

07,10,11

03,08,14

Getting Started 7

step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked 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

Cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature

No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 17 to 19 Incompatible cable box with many

scrambled channels DSS®' receiver Incompatible cable box with only a few

scrambled channels, using an A/B

switch

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 13

Hookup 2 Pages 14 to16

Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 23

Hookup 5 Pages 24 to 26

Hookup 6

Pages 9 and 10

Pages 27 to 31

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 mqtch 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

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 cormections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable

hookups.

* S-Link™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Q Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR

* Do notcormect the miniplugs for this hookup,

m Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks

VCR stereo receiver

AUDIO VIDEO

<S)(*)© LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)

^■■nnQTb™

""«MVIDEO

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

continued

Getting Started 9

step 3: Hookups (continued)

B Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function

VCR

Note

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

A7V hookup:

After you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR.

Press MENU and select

ADVANCED OPTIONS.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

advanced OPTIONS

Use ♦'I to select

i t em, t hen push ^

VCR setup

Stereo receiver

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press OK.

AUTO AMT see

AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS

Use Io selecj

I tem, then push [♦■»I

______________

bFF: ON: OFF ON

OFF

SAP L -

- H

For details, see page 81.

10 Getting Started

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 operation 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 82040 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.

Hookup 1

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 charmels. 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 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

Pages 11 to 13

VCR

CONTFKXS

OUT

CABLE BOX

coNTBa

Cable box

Cable Mouse

-----

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

--«te

VHF

UHF

VHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it

hangs out over the cable box

front.

Match the type of connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF

connection is required.

)

.......

Side view

continued

Getting Started 11

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1: 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.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK, For details, see page 32.

and press OK. For details, see page 33.

6NQL1SH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use |4^ to select Then push |OK| Push lEASY SET to quit

ÍAUTO: IMANUALI

12 Getting Started

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.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For

details, see page 39.

CURSOR ♦ . For details, see page 40.

Use |4--»| to select Then push fot^ Push lEASY SET UPl to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

Enter your ZlP/POSTAL CODE us ( ng [^. or ftT] and I»»! key s.

then push lOKI

BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

Use to select Push lEASY SET UP| to quit

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH

Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. us i ng j0-9| keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code

S»r iK>FF I

Hookup 1:

O Select your cable box

output channel and press OK.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE jS»v K)FF 1 BOX CODE NO. Is^il

HSWKWiiiHiiidSli^^ViHd li

Use [♦♦I to select CABLE BOX CH. Then push ^

VCR Plus+ channel setup

SET UP is done

Normal display

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

se^ VCR Plus-b CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use 14^ lo select an i tern, then push jOK}

2 Press CURSOR to select AUTO 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

• 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.

• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.

• If 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 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.

Use 1»^ to select Then push [0K| Push iMENUl to quit

Note

• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.

continued

Getting Started 13

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2

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 you can 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

Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box.

VCR

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Pages 14 to 16

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

14 Getting Started

Hookup 2:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

VCR setup

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.

VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 32.

and press OK. For details, see page 33.

Press CURSOR t/4/'^/^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.)

press OK.

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use ♦] to select Then push |OK| Push [easy set UP| to qu i t

[AUTO iMANÎÛÂLl

Use t o select Then push |OK| Push [easy set UP| to qui

SMART CH MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL

CODE using |^, o r FfTI

and kevs,

then push ¡OKI

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ION ÍOPF;

_______________

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.

For details, see page 44.

Use to select Push [EASY SET UPl to quit

ANTENNA/CABLE

[ÁÑT ¡GABLE!

Use to select Then push |OK| Push [e^ set UR to quit

continued

Getting Started I 15

step 3: Hookups (continued)

O The AUTO PRESET

starts.

Normal display

Hookup 2:

2 Press CURSOR •

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

• 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.

• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.

• If 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 hme 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 charmels in your

area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page

37.

VCR Plus+ channel setup

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

■ /■ ♦ to select AUTO and

press OK.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR Plus ^ CHAfJN ELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use (ES to select an

i tern, t hen push

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

lAUTO^ IMANUAL I

Use ¡■»»I to select Then push |QK] Push [mENUI to quit

16 Getting Started

Hookup 3

Antenna hookup ^

Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV).

Q 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 UFIF antennas

Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2-13 only) Rear of TV

<3Damij^ - - -

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

■ - A

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF/UHF

- - ^

VHF

• - Q

UHF

VHF

Pages 17 to 19

Match the type of

connector on your TV; A, B, or C.

Match the type of connector on your TV; A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

UHF

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 page 88.

continued

Getting Started 17

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3: 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.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 32.

and press OK. For details, see page 33.

EI»16USH :

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use to seIec t Then push |OK| Push [easy set UPI to quit

lAUTO imanualI

18 Getting Started

Press CURSOR t/'^/'^/^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.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press OK.

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 44.

Use to se l ec t

Then push |OK|

Push IeÂSŸ SËTÜPI to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

Enter your 2 IP/POSTAL CODE us i ng l0-9i o r It and keys.

then push jOj^

Use to select Push lEASY SET UPl to quit

ANTENNA / CABLE

(HHçâIlê]

Use to select

Then push |OK| Push (easy set ~0^ to quit

O The AUTO PRESET

starts.

AUTO PRESE"^

VCR Plus+ channel setup

PROCESSING

SET UP is done

Normal display

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

2 Press CURSOR •

■ / to select AUTO and

press OK.

3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR PiusA CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use to se Iec t_____________a

i tern, then push lok]

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

I AUTO .¡MANUAL i

Use |4--»j to select Then push |OK| Push iMENUl to quit

Notes

• 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.

• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.

• If 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 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.

continued

Getting Started 19

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 4

incompatible cable box with many scrambled

channels

Recommended 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 charmel

• Select channels directly on the VCR

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Pages 20 to 23

' A Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

B For connector

types B and C, no

UHF

VHF

UHF connection is required.

20 Getting Started

£3

UHF

Hookup 4:

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 cormections

(from page 9), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 32.

MANUAL, press OK, and set.the clock manually. For details, see page 37.

0 The SMART CFI MAPPING menu appears.

Press CURSOR ♦ /# ■ / ■ ^ /- ► 1 0 enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the

ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

■ ■ ■ III

a©

RFUNIT

0 L

BNausH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use t o sel ec t Then push |0K|

Push lEASY SET UR (o quit

Use E3to ^lect Then push |OK| Push ¡EASY SET UFj to quit

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE using 10^ or [FÏ1 and ke vs.

CH3 CH4

I AUTO iftMNÜÂD

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

iï23^

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press OK.

0 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 44.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

Use |4»■»! to select Push lEASY SET UPl to quit

ANTENNA/CABLE

Use 14-■►I t o sel ec t Then push |0K| Push lEASY SET UP! to quit

■ ON

lÍCABLE I

continued

Getting Started 21

step 3: Hookups (continued)

О The AUTO PRESET

starts.

Hookup 4:

VCR Plus+ channel setup

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.

O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

Normal display

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

: SET: VCR PIU8+ CHARNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use |4' -f| t o select an

i lem, then push (ok|

@ Press CURSOR -4-/^ to select MANUAL.

box output channel.

О Press OK.

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

[AUTO ¡MANUAL I

Use to select Then push [OKI Push [menu! to quit

GUIDE CH TV CH

~[33~

Push |0-9| keys to set

p rog ram GUIDE CH

Or, push (OKj to see

VCR PIUS+ 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

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 the 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 chaimels from cable or an antenna

(To record charmels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)

• Use a cable box Rear of TV

• Record programs with VCR Plus-i- VHF/UHF

Pages 24 to 26

A Match the type

of connector on your

TV:A,BorC.

For connector

types

B and C, no UHF

connection is required.

24 Getting Started

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS receiver front.

)

■

Side view

Hookup 5: 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 cormections

(from page 9), you can skip

this step.

2 Turn on your DSS receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 32.

0 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press OK. For details, see page 33.

--------

___

—JTŒST

ENoasH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use to select Then push lOKi Push [easy set UF< to quit

lAUTO IMANUALI

- Press CURSOR 1^1’^ 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.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For

details, see page 39.

Use !♦+] to se I ec t

Then push [OKj

Push (easy SET~U^ to quit

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

F2l^

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL

CODE us i ng I0-9L o r It

and key s.

BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

Use to select Push lEASY SET UPl to quit

continued

Getting Started 25

step 3: Hgokups (continued)

0 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press

CURSOR For details, see page 40.

output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press OK.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE lON BOX CODE NO. Biel

BOX OUTPUT CH

Use to select CABLE BOX CH. Then push

_______

Automatic clock setting

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.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH

Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. using |0-9| keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code

SET UP is done

Normal display

26 Getting Started

Note

• To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver, proceed as follows;

- Leave the DSS receiver on all the time.

- Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the DSS receiver.

- To record or receive 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 reco'rd these programs.

Hookup 6

Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an 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 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)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

Pages 21 to 31

UHF

VHF

lo<

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)

Hookup 6:

VCR setup

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. Set the A/B switch to "A." Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 32.

and press OK. For details, see page 33.

OMiliilMi

■5®

®Jj

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use to select Then push |0K| Push [easy set UH to quit

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

lAUTO imanual!

28 Getting Started

O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Press CURSOR enter the ZIP/

POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press OK.

Use I»-»! to select Then push lok| Push lEASY SET UP| to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

11 i

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us i ng lO^, or fFH

and I'^^l keys,

then push [OKI

CABLE MOUSE

Use EE to select Push lEASY SET UP| to quit

Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 46.

O Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

O Enter the cable box output channel. Set

MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.

TIMER SET/CHECK CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

SET VCR PIUS+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use ^1 to select an

i tem, then push

ANTENNA / CABLElANT |C/^l£j AUTO PRESET

AFT FINE TUNING

Sel ec t CH with |0-9|. Push

ENTEFtl^lo ADD/ERASE

ADD [ERASE

bFF

continued

Getting Started 29

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

2 Press CURSOR

■ /^ to select AUTO and

press OK.

3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR P1US+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use to select a

i tern, t hen push |0^

SMAR f CHANNF i. MAPPING

iiMQ Lr iMANUAL I

Use t o se I ec t Then push |oi^ Push iMENUi 10 quit

Notes

• To use the smart channel mapping feature, set the A/B switch to A.

• 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.

• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.

• If 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.

30 Getting Started

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.

O Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details, see page 48.

O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS, then press OK. ™ner prVset^®'^

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SE'S VCR Plu&-r CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

ADVANCED OPTIONS Use ♦] to se I ec t_________a i t em, t hen push [ok|

+ 70 hidden pages

Sony SLV-998HF User Manual

Owner's record

GOLD

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expos«^the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION (SLV-998HF)

Precautions

Installing

Information

Table of contents

Getting Started

Unpacking

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Using the remote commander

Remote sensor

TV RECEIVER

VIDEO

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Notes

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

Before you get started

Q Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

m Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks

Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)

continued

B Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function

Note

A7V hookup:

VCR setup

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press OK.

Caution

Hookup 1

Using cable box control

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Cable Mouse

Positioning the Cable Mouse

continued

Hookup 1: VCR setup

Hookup 1:

VCR Plus+ channel setup

Normal display

Notes

Automatic clock setting

Note

Hookup 2

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Hookup 2:

VCR setup

continued

Notes

Automatic clock setting

VCR Plus+ channel setup

Hookup 3

Antenna hookup ^

Q Use this hookup if you're using;

Rear of TV

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

continued

VCR Plus+ channel setup

Normal display

Notes

Automatic clock setting

continued

Hookup 4

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Hookup 4:

VCR setup

continued

Normal display

Automatic clock setting ^

Note