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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
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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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive
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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 Adjusting the picture 59 Locating a channel by Station ID 81 Changing menu options 60 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ 63 Setting the timer manua
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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
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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 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 S
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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 COMMAND position as that on the VCR. Usually set MODE to VTR 3. Change the position as shown below to control other Sony VCR's: VTR 1 For Sony Betamax format VCR's VTR 2 For Sony 8mm format VCR's VTR 3 For Sony VHS format VCR's To change the command mode position of the VCR, press and hold COMMAND MODE
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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 Coronado 03 MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,1
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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/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 bo
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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 connect
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function VCR Stereo receiver TV Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) 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 OPTIONS. OFF and press OK. MENU ADVANCED OPTIONS page 1 TIMER
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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 b
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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 LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPANOL) or French
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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 Normal display Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup MENU 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ TIMER SET / CHECK CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHAN
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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
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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 display language to Spanish (ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired ENGLISH and press OK. For details, see pa
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP is done PROCESSING Please wait!!! Normal display Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup MENU Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ TIMER SET / CHECK 1 CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item, then push OK P
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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 if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only) If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a
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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 the SET UP LANGUAGE on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired, ENGLISH
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6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP is done PROCESSING Please wait!!! Normal display Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup MENU Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ TIMER SET / CHECK 1 CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROLS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item, then push OK Press CURSOR to s
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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 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 watchi
