Sony SLV-998HF Operating Instructions Manual page 6

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 VCRs:
VTR 1: For Sony Betamax format VCRs
VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs
VTR 3: For Sony VHS format VCRs
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.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV
is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number.
1
Set TV RECEIVER/ VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV
RECEIVER .
2
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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Getting Started
COMMAND MODE
COMMAND
MODE
VTR
3