Sony VCR CS SLV 998HF MX User 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 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)  
continued  
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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.  
continued  
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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 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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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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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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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.  
*
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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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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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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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