Sony SLV-998HF manual

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[...]

WARNING Installing To prevent fire or shock hazard, do * Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal not expose the unit to rain or heat buildup. moisture. * 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 ra[...]

Table of contents 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 the cable box control 44 Presetting the channels 48 Setting up VCR Plus+* Basic Operations 79 Searching using the index 53 Playing a tape function 55 Recording TV programs 80 Ad[...]

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 Size AA (R6) batteries Jack cover Audio / video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to Plug adaptor (SLV-998HF PX/ 998HF CS 3-phono, 1 mini) only) 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 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 r[...]

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&apos[...]

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 01 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 Cor[...]

Step 3 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/vide[...]

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 /[...]

Step 3: Hookups (continued) C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function Note * To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A / V connection. A / V hookup: VCR setup 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 Set Auto ANT SEL to ADVANCED O[...]

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 [...]

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. 1 The LANGU[...]

6 Select your cable box output channel and SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP press OK. CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF SET UP is done BOX CODE NO. -- -- -- BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 Use to select Push EASY SET UP to quit Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup Normal display MENU 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ TIMER SET / CHECK CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET[...]

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 sc[...]

Hookup 2: 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. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen[...]

Step 3: Hookups (continued) 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP is done PROCESSING Please wait!!! Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup Normal display MENU 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ TIMER SET / CHECK CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to s[...]

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.) A 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 B Use this hookup [...]

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 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change th[...]

6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP is done PROCESSING Please wait!!! Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup Normal display MENU 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ TIMER SET / CHECK CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item, then push OK [...]

Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 23 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 c[...]

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 connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the [...]

Step 3: Hookups (continued) 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP is done PROCESSING Please wait!!! Hookup 4: 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 (usuall[...]

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 Day[...]

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 the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 41. DSS (Digital Satel[...]

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 connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your DSS receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change t[...]

Step 3: Hookups (continued) 5 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press SET UP CABLE BOX CURSOR . For details, see page 40. CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. -- -- -- BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. Using 0 - 9 keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code 6 Set your DSS receiver SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP output [...]

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 directly on the[...]

Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever 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. 2 Set the A / B switch to "A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR[...]

5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE to CABLE and press OK. ANTENNA / CABLE For details, see page 44. ANT CABLE Use to select Then push OK Push EASY SET UP to quit 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET PROCESSING SET UP is done Please wait!!! Normal display 4 Preset the cable box output[...]

Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item, then push OK 2 Press CURSOR to select AUTO and SMART CH MAPPING press OK. 3 Press POWER to turn off the[...]

3 Press CURSOR to select MANAL SMART CH MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use to select Then push OK Push MENU to quit 4 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS box output channel. GUIDE CH TV CH 25 -- 3 5 Press OK. Push 0 - 9 keys to set p r o g r a m GUIDE CH 6 Press MENU. Or, push OK to see VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST Program guide c[...]

Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR to LANGUAGE move the cursor to LANGUAGE and press OK. ENGLISH When using the EASY SET UP procedure, ESPANOL skip this step. FRANCAIS Use to select an item, then push OK 2 Press CURSOR to select ENGLISH, ESPANOL, or FRANCAIS, then press OK. 32 Getting[...]

Setting the clock 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,[...]

Setting the clock (continued) 3 Press CURSOR to select YES, then press OK. 4 To activate the Auto Clock 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 S[...]

If the clock is not activated 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature." The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO YES NO Use to select Push MENU to quit 2 Press CURSOR to select NO for FULL AUTO. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO YES NO CLOCK SET CH -- -- -- TIME ZONE AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO Use 0 - 9 key[...]

Setting the clock (continued) 3 Press the CURSOR to highlight the item you want to set, then press AUTO CLOCK SET CURSOR to make the setting. FULL AUTO YES NO * For CLOCK SET CH CLOCK SET CH 1 2 3 Leave the setting to "____" to have the TIME ZONE EASTERN VCR automatically search for a channel DAYLIGHT SAVING ON that carries a time signal.[...]

Using Manual Clock Set 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR to move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press CLOCK SET OK. AUTO MANUAL When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. Use to select Then push OK Push MENU to quit 2 Press CURSOR to select CLOCK SET MANUAL, then press OK. 1 / 1 / 1998 THU 12:00 AM Use to select current MONTH Then push to set[...]

Setting the clock (continued) 3 Press CURSOR to set the month. CLOCK SET 1 / 1 / 1998 SUN 12:00 Use to select current MONTH Then push to set DAY 4 Press CURSOR to highlight the day and press CURSOR to set the day. CLOCK SET The day of the week is set automatically. 11 / 16 / 1998 MON 12:00 Use to select current MONTH Then push to set DAY 5 Set the [...]

Setting up cable box control (Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) 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 t[...]

Setting up cable box control (continued) 3 Press the number buttons to enter the CABLE BOX CONTROL cable box / DSS receiver code number, then CABLE MOUSE ON OFF press CURSOR . BOX CODE NO. 123 BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 Find your cable box / DSS receiver code number from the chart below. Use to select CABLE BOX CH. Then push OK 4 If you want to control a ca[...]

Cable box Code numbers Cable box Code numbers Macom 044 STS 167 Magnavox 038, 043, 080 Sylvania 012 Memorex 011 T-Cable Teletext 116 Movie Time 089, 167, 214 Tandy 269 Northcoast 325 Tatung 108 Novaplex 629 Teknica 157 NSC 074, 081, 167, 214 TeleCaption 232 Oak 018, 030, 259 Teleservice 292 Panasonic 032, 118 Texscan 012, 107 Paragon 011 TFC 321 Ph[...]

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 box / DSS receiver.[...]