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Sony SLV-998HF Operating Instructions Manual

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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. _________________________
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SLV-998HF
SLV-998HF CS
SLV-998HF MX
SLV-998HF PX
©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-861-048-11(2)

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  • Page 1 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. _________________________...
  • Page 2 • For SLV-998HF/998HF MX, operate the unit television reception, which can be determined only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-998HF by turning the equipment off and on, the user PX/998HF CS, operate the unit on 110 to 240 is encouraged to try to correct the interference V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups 32 Selecting a language 33 Setting the clock 39 Setting up cable box control 44 Presetting channels 48 Setting up VCR Plus+* 79 Searching using the index Basic Operations function...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Jack cover • Size AA (R6) batteries • Plug adaptor (SLV-998HF PX/998HF • Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to CS only) 3-phono, 1-mini) • Cable Mouse (cable box controller)

  • Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander

    • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. continued • Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander. Getting Started...
  • Page 6 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 . • If you set your TV‘s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.
  • Page 7 • 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. Getting Started...
  • Page 8 • 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.
  • Page 9 10. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these connections first, and 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 Stereo receiver...

  • Page 10: Step 3: Hookups

    Step 3: Hookups (continued) C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO AUX IN LINE-1 IN S-LINK LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-LINK 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,...
  • Page 11 Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 13 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process.
  • Page 12 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 EASY connections (from page 9),...
  • Page 13 6 Select your cable box CABLE BOX SET UP SET UP output channel and CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE press OK. BOX CODE NO. SET UP i s d o n e BOX OUTPUT CH t o s e l e c t CABLE B O X C H .
  • Page 14 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Pages 14 to 16 Hookup 2 No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.
  • Page 15 Hookup 2: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 EASY connections (from page 9),...
  • Page 16 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU...
  • Page 17 Pages 17 to 19 Hookup 3 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) •...
  • Page 18 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 3: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 EASY (from page 9), you can skip...
  • Page 19 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU TIMER SET / CHECK...
  • Page 20 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 23 Hookup 4 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 Pages 19 to 21 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
  • Page 21 Hookup 4: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 EASY (from page 9), you can skip...
  • Page 22 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 5 The AUTO PRESET SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide.
  • Page 23 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: 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.

  • Page 24: Dss Receiver

    Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 5 Pages 24 to 26 DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process.
  • Page 25 Hookup 5: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 EASY (from page 9), you can skip...
  • Page 26 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 5 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press SET UP CABLE BOX CURSOR .. For details, see page 41. CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. – –– BOX OUTPUT CH En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX Cod e No.
  • Page 27 Hookup 6 Pages 27 to 31 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with this hookup •...
  • Page 28 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 EASY...
  • Page 29 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. ANTENNA / CABLE For details, see page 44. CABLE t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP...
  • Page 30 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU CHANNELS. TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS t o s e l e c t a n t e m, t h e n p u s h Press CURSOR ?// to select AUTO and SMART CHANNEL MAPPING...
  • Page 31 3 Press CURSOR ?// to select MANUAL. SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 4 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS box output channel.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language MENU You can change the on-screen display language. CURSOR • MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to LANGUAGE move the cursor to LANGUAGE and ENGLISH press OK. ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS • CURSOR When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

  • Page 33: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock MENU Using the Auto Clock Set feature CURSOR 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.
  • Page 34 Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR ?// to select YES, then press OK. • CURSOR • OK 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).
  • Page 35 If the clock is not activated CURSOR Number buttons Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.” The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO YES NO t o s e l e c t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Press CURSOR ?// to select NO for AUTO CLOCK SET...
  • Page 36 Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR >/. to highlight the item AUTO CLOCK SET you want to set, then press • CURSOR FULL AUTO YES NO CURSOR ?// to make the setting. CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE EASTERN • For CLOCK SET CH DAYLIGHT SAVING Leave the setting to “–...
  • Page 37 Using Manual Clock Set MENU CURSOR Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to • MENU CLOCK SET move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press AUTO MANUAL When using the EASY SET UP procedure, • CURSOR t o s e l e c t skip this step.
  • Page 38 Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR >/. to set the month. CLOCK SET • CURSOR 2 : 0 0 / 1 / 1 9 9 8 SUN t o s e l e c t c u r r e n t MONTH Th e n, p u s h Press CURSOR / to highlight the day...

  • Page 39: Setting Up Cable Box Control

    Setting up cable box control (Skip this section if you are MENU using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) CURSOR Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control Number most brands of cable boxes/DSS buttons receivers via the Cable Mouse.
  • Page 40 Setting up cable box control (continued) Press the number buttons to enter the CABLE BOX CONTROL cable box/DSS receiver code number, then CABLE MOUSE press CURSOR .. BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart below. t o s e l e c t CABLE BOX CH.
  • Page 41 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, Sharp Zenith 011, 065, 536 Signal Zentek Signature Wave Master SL Marx Spectravision DSS receiver Code numbers Sprucer 032, 318 brand Standard Components 107, 166 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Sony Stargate 026, 051 continued Getting Started...
  • Page 42 Setting up cable box control (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. •...
  • Page 43 If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver • Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR. • Check the position of the Cable Mouse. • Place the cable box/DSS receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR.

  • Page 44: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are MENU using cable box/DSS receiver control.) CURSOR This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting.
  • Page 45 • To preset cable TV channels: TUNER PRESET Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. • CURSOR MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING t o s e l e c t a n t e m, t h e n p u s h •...
  • Page 46 Presetting channels (continued) Presetting/disabling MENU channels manually CURSOR Number buttons, ENTER CH +/– Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, • MENU TUNER PRESET then press OK. ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE • OK FINE TUNING S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 –...
  • Page 47 If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels MENU clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. CURSOR Number buttons, ENTER Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, •...

  • Page 48: Setting Up Vcr Plus

    Setting up VCR Plus+ How VCR Plus+ works Example of “PlusCode” Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up PlusCode the program’s “PlusCode,” a number assigned to each program published in 5:30 MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044 SPORT...

  • Page 49: Channel Mapping

    Setting up VCR Plus+ automatically (Smart POWER Channel Mapping) MENU The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL CURSOR CODE you entered in EASY SET UP. The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure.
  • Page 50 Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) To select the channel map Channel map number Station ID If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the Choose your Cable CH MAP Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 •...
  • Page 51 Setting up VCR Plus+ manually To set the guide channels manually, use MENU the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. For CURSOR example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your Number VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you...
  • Page 52 Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) • If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3: Enter SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS the actual number on your TV (and GUIDE CH TV CH VCR) and press ENTER. – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e t o u r TV CH Th e n p u s h ENTER...

  • Page 53: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SMART CUE ) FF P PAUSE 0 REW · PLAY p STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
  • Page 54 Playing a tape (continued) Additional tasks Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE P PAUSE or · PLAY Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape ) FF during stop Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don‘t want to watch such as a...

  • Page 55: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs TV/VIDEO DISPLAY INPUT SELECT CH +/– COUNTER/ REMAIN SP/EP r REC Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. continued Basic Operations...
  • Page 56 Recording TV programs (continued) INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT window. VIDEO • CH Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. VIDEO SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture quality.
  • Page 57 To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with indicator also appears in the display window.
  • Page 58 Recording TV programs (continued) Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source form the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT.

  • Page 59: Locating A Channel By Station Id

    Locating a channel by Station ID You can select the TV program from station ID. ENTER CH +/– Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Press ENTER. ENTER The selected station ID The station ID appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 60: Recording Tv Programs Using Vcr Plus

    Recording TV programs using POWER VCR Plus+ CLEAR VCR Plus+ CURSOR Just enter the program’s PlusCode listed in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that Number program are set automatically. You can buttons preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start…...
  • Page 61 SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or VCR Plus+ P l u sCo d e SP / EP 2 9 2 – – – Us e k e y s f o r : ONCE DA I L Y WEEKLY T o c o n f i r m :...
  • Page 62 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued) To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.

  • Page 63: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually POWER MENU If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set CURSOR the timer to record programs. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
  • Page 64 Setting the timer manually (continued) Set the date, start and stop times, channel TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 DATE START STOP number and tape speed: – : – – – : – – – – SP – : – – –...
  • Page 65 Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. Press CURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order. the current date n SUN-SAT n MON-SAT n MON-FRI n EVERY SAT ..n EVERY MON n EVERY SUN n 1 month later n (date counts down) n the current date Tips...

  • Page 66: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ) FF 0 REW PLAY · Shuttle ring ) FF 0 REW Shuttle ring Playback options Operation During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold View the picture during fast- 0 REW down. forward or rewind ) FF during playback Search forward...

  • Page 67: Using The Shuttle Ring

    Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode . To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 68 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. –...

  • Page 69: Searching For A Selected Point On The Tape

    Searching for a selected point on the tape CURSOR You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback DISPLAY automatically. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 70: The Tape

    Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued) Notes • The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below. The total time length may not be displayed correctly for: – tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160 –...

  • Page 71: Skip-Searching Automatically

    Skip-searching automatically You can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward. ) FF 0 REW Press ) FF (or 0 REW) for two seconds more than two seconds during stop. “SKIP” SKIP indicator appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 72: Creating A Favorite Channel List With Station Id

    Creating a favorite channel list with Station CURSOR You can create your favorite channel list of the TV channels with Station ID. You can store up to 10 channels with Station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list. Creating your favorite CH +/–...
  • Page 73 Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list ENTER CH +/– Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on. The selected station ID Press SET. Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the FAVORITE CH TV screen.

  • Page 74: Recording Tv Programs Using The Quick Timer

    Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. QUICK TIMER While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. indicator appears in the display window. VIDEO Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

  • Page 75: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/ changing/ POWER canceling timer MENU settings CURSOR CLEAR Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 DATE START STOP...
  • Page 76 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued) When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 about 20 seconds Program 2...

  • Page 77: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF.
  • Page 78 Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued) How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track...

  • Page 79: Searching Using The Index Function

    Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR INDEX can search up to 99 index signals ahead SEARCH of or behind the current position.

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

  • Page 81: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Page 1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED ADVANCED OPTIONS page1 OPTIONS. AUTO ANT SEL Press CURSOR >/. to select the option to AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX change, then press CURSOR ?// to TUNER AUDIO MAIN SAP SHARPNESS –...

  • Page 82: Editing

    Editing Editing methods This section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings. Basic editing Source tape You can make a copy of a tape. Normal audio Video and hi-fi audio Edited tape Insert editing You can replace an existing scene with material from another recording.

  • Page 83: Hooking Up To A Vcr Or Stereo System

    Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-810 audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).

  • Page 84: Basic Editing

    Basic editing P PAUSE (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. r REC EDIT • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. •...

  • Page 85: Insert Editing

    Insert editing Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” in the display window. VIDEO INSERT • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. AUDIO INSERT •...
  • Page 86 Insert editing (continued) To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system). To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 81). Use this feature to listen to inserted audio together with the original hi-fi audio.

  • Page 87: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.
  • Page 88 General setup information (continued) Attaching the external 300-ohm twin antenna connector lead cable When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 EAC-32 Antenna antenna connector (not supplied) to connector (not connect the antenna to the VCR. supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as they may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy A TV program does not appear • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If on the TV screen. you are using a monitor, set it to video input. TV reception is poor. •...
  • Page 91 Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at not function. the remote sensor on the VCR. •...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s) General EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/16 inches/s) Power requirements LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s), 120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-998HF/998HF MX) playback only 110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Maximum recording/playback time (SLV-998HF PX/998HF CS) 8 hrs.

  • Page 93: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (61) !¡ p STOP button (54) 2 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extra Play) !™ Shuttle ring (57, 67) button (56, 61) !£...
  • Page 94 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window STEREO VIDEO APC EDIT VTR AV INSERT 1 2 3 SAP LP SP 1 Timer indicator (61) 8 COMMAND MODE indicator (6) 2 SAP (Second Audio Program) 9 Tracking indicator (80) indicator (77) 0 Child Lock indicator (62) 3 STEREO indicator (77) !¡...

  • Page 95: Rear Panel

    Rear panel 1 AC power cord (8) 5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (87) 2 S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (10, 6 VHF/UHF IN connector (11, 14, 17, 20, 24, 27) 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL 7 VHF/UHF OUT connector (11, 14, (CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 24) 17, 20, 24, 27) 4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO...
  • Page 96 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander 1 6 EJECT button (54) 2 Menu operation buttons (32) MENU button CURSOR >/./?// buttons OK button 3 CLEAR button (61) 4 AUDIO MONITOR button (77) 5 TV/ VIDEO button (57) 6 =/+ INDEX SEARCH buttons (78) 7 AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT buttons (84)
  • Page 97 @º TV RECEIVER / VIDEO switch (5) @¡ POWER switch (61, 64) @™ COMMAND MODE switch (6) @£ VCR Plus+ button (60) @¢ Number buttons (46, 51) @∞ ENTER button (46, 51, 72) @§ SET button (61, 72) @¶ CH (channel) +/– buttons (56) @•...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index A, B E, F, G Accessories supplied 4 Easy Set Up 12, 15, 18, 21, Recording 55 25, 28 Adjusting bilingual programs 77 Editing 82 picture 80 SAP broadcasts 77 EP mode 56 tracking 80 saving 57 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 47 stereo broadcasts 77 Antenna hookup 17 using VCR Plus+ 60...
  • Page 99 Additional Information...

  • Page 100: Quick Reference To Using The Vcr

    (usually 2, 3, or 4). If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656...

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