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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Table of contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking
4
5
8
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
Step 3: Hookups
32
33
39
44
48
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+
79 Searching using the index
function
80 Adjusting the picture
81 Changing menu options
53
55
59
60
63
Setting the timer manually
Editing
Additional Operations
Playing / searching at various
speeds
Searching for a selected point on
the tape
82 Editing methods
83 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo
system
84 Basic editing
85 Insert editing
66
69
71
72
Skip searching automatically
Creating a favorite channel list
with Station ID
Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
Additional Information
87 General setup information
89 Troubleshooting
74
75
77
Checking / changing / canceling
timer settings
Recording stereo an bilingual
programs
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
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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
3-phono, 1 mini)
Plug adaptor (SLV-998HF PX/ 998HF CS
only)
Cable Mouse (cable box controller)
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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
You can use this remote
Remote sensor
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.
TV RECEIVER
/ VIDEO
RECEIVER
VOL +/-
MUTING
To operate
Set TV / RECEIVER / VIDEO to
the VCR
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
a Sony TV or
AV receiver
TV / RECEIVER and point at the remote sensor on the TV
or AV receiver
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
commander.
*
*
*
continued
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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
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
VTR 2
VTR 3
For Sony Betamax format VCR's
For Sony 8mm format VCR's
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.
COMMAND MODE
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
2
Set TV / RECEIVER / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV /
RECEIVER.
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 +/-, 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.
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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
12
Akai
04
KMC
03
Sampo
Sanyo
Scott
AOC
04
Magnavox
Marantz
MGA/Mitsubishi
NEC
03,08,12
04,13
04,12,13,17
04,12
06,19
03,04
08
11
Centurion
Coronado
Curtis-Mathes
Daytron
Emerson
Fisher
12
12
03
Sears
07,10,11
03,05,18
08,12
03,08,14
07
12
Sharp
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Yorx
12
Panasonic
Philco
03,04,14
11
Philips
General Electric
Gold Star
Hitachi
06,10
03,04,17
02,03
04,12
Pioneer
16
03,04,12
12
Portland
Quasar
03
06,18
05,14
Zenith
15
J.C.Penny
Radio Shack
Notes
*
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.
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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
VCR's cable box control feature
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Pages 11 to 13
Pages 14 to 16
No cable box or incompatible cable box
with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
Pages 17 to 19
Pages 20 to 23
Incompatible cable box with many
scrambled channels
DSS* receiver
Hookup 5
Hookup 6
Pages 24 to 26
Pages 27 to 31
Incompatible cable box with only
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 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 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.
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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 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
A
Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
Stereo receiver
TV
Audio/video cable (supplied)
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
*
Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.
B
Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks
VCR
Stereo receiver
TV
Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
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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
ADVANCED OPTIONS.
Set Auto ANT SEL to
OFF and press OK.
MENU
ADVANCED OPTIONS
page 1
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
AUTO ANT SEL
AUTO STEREO
AUDIO MIX
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROLS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
TUNER AUDIO
SHARPNESS
MAIN SAP
L
H
Use
to
select
push OK
an
Use
to
select
push
an
item,
then
item,
then
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 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.
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Hookup 1
Using cable box control
Pages 11 to 13
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
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
VCR setup
Hookup 1:
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
3
Turn on your cable box.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1
2
3
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.
SET UP
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 33
SET UP
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
to select
Use
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
SET UP
SMART CH MAPPING
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.)
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
1 2 3 -- --
Enter your ZIP / POSTAL
CODE using 0 - 9, or
and
keys,
then push OK
4
5
The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For
details, see page 39.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON
-- -- --
CH3
Use
to select
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
Enter your cable box code number and press
CURSOR For details, see page 40.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
ON
BOX CODE NO.
-- -- --
CH3
BOX OUTPUT CH
Enter your CABLE BOX
Code No. Using 0 - 9 keys
Refer to the Operating
Manual for the code
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Select your cable box
output channel and
press OK.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON
SET UP is done
-- -- --
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+
CHANNELS.
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROLS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use
to
select
push OK
an
item,
then
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
AUTO MANUAL
2 Press CURSOR
AUTO and press OK.
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
Use
Then push OK
Push MENU to quit
to
select
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 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 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.
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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
*
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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
2
3
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.
SET UP
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
SET UP
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
to select
Use
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
SET UP
SMART CH MAPPING
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.)
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
1 2 3 -- --
Enter your ZIP / POSTAL
CODE using 0 - 9, or
and
keys,
then push OK
4
5
The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press OK.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
ON
Use
to select
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA / CABLE to CABLE and press OK
For details, see page 44.
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
CABLE
Use
Then push OK
Push EASY SET UP to quit
to select
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6
The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
SET UP
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+
CHANNELS.
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
1
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROLS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use
to
select
push OK
an
item,
then
Press CURSOR
and press OK.
to select AUTO and
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
AUTO MANUAL
2
3
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
Use
Then push OK
Push MENU to quit
to
select
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 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 record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 37.
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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 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.
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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
2
3
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.
SET UP
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
SET UP
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
to select
Use
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
SET UP
SMART CH MAPPING
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.)
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
1 2 3 -- --
Enter your ZIP / POSTAL
CODE using 0 - 9, or
and
keys,
then push OK
4
5
The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press OK.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
ON
Use
to select
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA / CABLE to ANT and press OK. For
details, see page 44.
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
CABLE
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
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The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
SET UP
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+
CHANNELS.
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
1
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROLS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use
to
select
push OK
an
item,
then
Press CURSOR
press OK.
to select AUTO and
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
AUTO MANUAL
2
3
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
Use
Then push OK
Push MENU to quit
to
select
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 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 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.
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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 watching another channel
Select channels directly on the VCR
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Hookup 4:
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.
1
Turn on your cable box.
2
3
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1
2
3
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.
SET UP
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
MANUAL, press OK, and set the clock
manually. For details, see page 37.
SET UP
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
to select
Use
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
SET UP
SMART CH MAPPING
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.)
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
1 2 3 -- --
Enter your ZIP / POSTAL
CODE using 0 - 9, or
and
keys,
then push OK
4
5
The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press OK.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
ON
Use
to select
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK. For
details, see page 44.
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
CABLE
Use
Then push OK
Push EASY SET UP to quit
to select
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6
The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
SET UP is done
PROCESSING
Please wait!!!
Normal display
Hookup 4:
VCR Plus+ channel setup
1
2
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 48.
Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see page 51.
MENU
1
Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROLS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use
to
select
push OK
an
item,
then
2
Press CURSOR
to select MANUAL.
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
AUTO MANUAL
Use
to
select
Then push OK
Push MENU to quit
3
Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
33
CH
TV
CH
3
--
4
5
Press OK.
Push 0 - 9 keys to set
p r o g r a m GUIDE CH
Press MENU.
Or, push OK to see
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Cable box output channel
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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
2
Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.
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.
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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 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+
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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
3
Turn on your DSS receiver.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1
2
3
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.
SET UP
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
SET UP
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
to select
Use
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
SET UP
SMART CH MAPPING
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.)
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
1 2 3 -- --
Enter your ZIP / POSTAL
CODE using 0 - 9, or
and
keys,
then push OK
4
The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For
details, see page 39.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON
-- -- --
CH3
Use
to select
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
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5
Enter your DSS receiver code number and press
CURSOR . For details, see page 40.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON
-- -- --
CH3
Enter your CABLE BOX
Code No. Using 0 - 9 keys
Refer to the Operating
Manual for the Code
6
Set your DSS receiver
output channel (BOX
OUTPUT CH) to LINE
and press OK.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON
-- -- --
CH3
SET UP is done
Use
to select CABLE
Box CH. Then push OK
Normal display
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
areas do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 37.
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 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.
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Hookup 6
Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled
Pages 27 to 31
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
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)
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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
3
Set the A / B switch to "A."
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1
The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
SET UP
LANGUAGE
(ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 32.
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
2
The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK.
For details, see page 33.
SET UP
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
to select
Use
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
3
The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Press the CURSOR
to enter the ZIP /
SET UP
SMART CH MAPPING
POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You
can also use the number buttons to enter the
ZIP / POSTAL CODE.)
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
1 2 3 -- --
Enter your ZIP / POSTAL
CODE using 0 - 9, or
and
keys,
then push OK
4
The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press OK.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
ON
Use
to select
EASY SET UP to quit
Push
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The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA / CABLE to CABLE and press OK.
For details, see page 44.
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
CABLE
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push
EASY SET UP to quit
6
The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
SET UP is done
Please wait!!!
Normal display
4
Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 46.
1
Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROLS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use
to
select
push OK
an
item,
then
2
Enter the cable box output channel. Set
MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.
TUNER PRESET
CH3
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
ANT
CABLE
ADD
ON
ERASE
OFF
FINE TUNING
Select CH with 0 - 9, Push
ENTER. To ADD / ERASE
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Hookup 6:
VCR Plus+ channel setup
Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
1
CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROLS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use
to
select
push OK
an
item,
then
Press CURSOR
press OK.
to select AUTO and
SMART CH MAPPING
2
3
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
AUTO MANUAL
Use
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 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.
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.
MENU
1
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
program guide. For details, see page 48.
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
2
Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS then press OK.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROLS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use
to
select
push OK
an
item,
then
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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
box output channel.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
25
CH
TV
CH
3
--
5
6
Press OK.
Push 0 - 9 keys to set
p r o g r a m GUIDE CH
Press MENU.
Or, push OK to see
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
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.
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Selecting a
language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
Press MENU, then press CURSOR
move the cursor to LANGUAGE and
press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
to
LANGUAGE
1
2
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Use
to select an
item, then push OK
Press CURSOR
then press OK.
to select ENGLISH, ESPANOL, or FRANCAIS,
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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, 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.
Press MENU, then press CURSOR
move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press
OK.
to
1
2
SET UP
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
to select
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
Use
Then push OK
Push MENU to quit
Press CURSOR
then press OK.
to select AUTO,
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
YES
NO
Use
to select
Push MENU to quit
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Setting the clock (continued)
Press CURSOR
to select YES, then press OK.
3
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 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.
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If the clock is not activated
Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature."
The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
1
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
YES
NO
Use
to select
Push MENU to quit
2
Press CURSOR
FULL AUTO.
to select NO for
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
YES
NO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
-- -- --
AUTO
DAYLIGHT SAVING
Use 0 - 9 keys
AUTO
to select
CLOCK SET CHANNEL
Push MENU to quit
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Setting the clock (continued)
Press the CURSOR
you want to set, then press
CURSOR to make the setting.
to highlight the item
3
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
YES
NO
*
For CLOCK SET CH
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
1 2 3
Leave the setting to "____" to have the
VCR automatically search for a channel
that carries a time signal.
EASTERN
ON
DAYLIGHT SAVING
Use
to select
Press the number buttons to select a
channel that carries a time signal.
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.
Push MENU to quit
*
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
EASTERN CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
HAWAII
ATLANTIC
PACIFIC
AUTO
ALASKA
*
For DAYLIGHT SAVING
Select ON or OFF (standard time), or
AUTO to have the VCR automatically
set the daylight saving time.
Press OK.
4
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.
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Using Manual Clock Set
Press MENU, then press CURSOR
move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press
OK.
to
1
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
Use
to select
Then push OK
Push MENU to quit
Press CURSOR
MANUAL, then press OK.
to select
CLOCK SET
2
1 /
1
/
1998
THU 12:00 AM
Use
to select
current MONTH
Then push
DAY
to set
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Setting the clock (continued)
Press CURSOR
to set the month.
CLOCK SET
3
1
/
1
/
1998
SUN
12:00
Use
to select
current MONTH
Then push
DAY
to set
Press CURSOR
and press CURSOR
to highlight the day
to set the day.
4
CLOCK SET
The day of the week is set automatically.
11 /
16
/
1998
MON
12:00
Use
to select
current MONTH
Then push
DAY
to set
Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.
5
6
Press OK to start the clock.
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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 the
VCR's remote commander to change
channels on the cable box / DSS receiver
whenever the cable box / DSS receiver is
turned on 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.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
Press MENU, then press CURSOR
move the cursor to CABLE BOX
CONTROL and press OK.
to
1
2
ON
OFF
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
Use
to select
Push
MENU to quit
Press CURSOR
press CURSOR
to select ON, then
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
.
ON
OFF
BOX CODE NO.
-- -- --
CH3
BOX OUTPUT CH
Enter your CABLE BOX
Code No. Using 0 - 9 keys
Refer to the Operating
Manual for the Code
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Setting up cable box control (continued)
Press the number buttons to enter the
cable box / DSS receiver code number, then
press CURSOR
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
3
ON
123
CH3
OFF
.
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
Find your cable box / DSS receiver code
number from the chart below.
Use
to select CABLE
BOX CH. Then push OK
If you want to control a cable box, press CURSOR
the output channel for the cable box, then press OK.
to select
4
If you want to control a DSS receiver, select LINE, then press OK.
Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until
you come to the correct code for your equipment.
Cable box
brand
Code numbers
Cable box
brand
Code numbers
ABC
018, 022, 024, 028, 217
Eastern
013, 285
Antronix
218
Electricord
Electus
089
Archer
033, 050, 164, 218, 808
055
BBT
278
Focus
411
Cable Star
Cabletenna
Cable time
Century
067
Garrard
GC Electronics
GE
164
033
027, 067, 341
243, 244
172, 388, 459
164
GEC
097
Citizen
164, 326, 327
097
Gemini
026, 068, 081
022, 287, 487
020, 031, 045, 270, 284
022
Clyde Cablevision
Colour Voice
Comband
Comtronics
Decsat
General Instrument
Hamlin
036, 042
243, 244
051, 071
434
Hitachi
Jasco
164, 326
Jerrold
014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037
058, 109, 287, 487
451
Diamond
Eagle Comtronics
046
051
Linsay
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Cable box
Macom
Code numbers
Cable box
STS
Code numbers
044
167
Magnavox
Memorex
Movie Time
Northcoast
Novaplex
NSC
038, 043, 080
Sylvania
T-Cable Teletext
Tandy
012
011
116
089, 167, 214
269
325
Tatung
108
629
Teknica
157
074, 081, 167, 214
TeleCaption
Teleservice
Texscan
TFC
232
Oak
018, 030, 259
292
Panasonic
Paragon
Phillips
032, 118
012, 107
011
321
036, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042,
Timeless
Tocom
429
071, 301
023, 024
Pioneer
034, 155, 271, 544, 695
Toshiba
011
Popular Mechanics
Pulsar
411
Tudi
297
011
TV86
074
Radio Shack
RCA
808
TV COM
Uniden
018, 030, 259
032
236
Realistic
218
Unika
033, 164, 218
Recoton
411
United Artists
United Cable
Universal
018
Regal
031, 270, 284, 290
014
Regency
013
033, 050, 067, 088, 089, 164,
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Seam
081
202, 218, 333
051, 155
Videoway
Vidtech
261
017, 019, 028, 288
255
521
Viewstar
038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269,
Sharp
324
300
411
576
Signal
051
Zenith
Signature
SL Marx
Spectravision
Sprucer
022
Zentek
051
Wave Master
069
032, 318
107, 166
014, 026, 058, 109
026, 051
DSS receiver
brand
Code numbers
Standard Components
Starcom
RCA
577
650
Stargate
Sony
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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.
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.
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