Sony SLV-998HF Manuel d'utilisateur

3-861-048-11(2)Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsOwner's recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Recor

step 3: Hookups (continued)B Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ functionVCRStereo receiverNote• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V

0uick reference to using the VCRHookup 1To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.)2 Insert a tape

Hookup 1Pages 11 to 13Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scramb

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 1: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used,

O Select your cable box output channel and press OK.CABLE BOX CONTROLSET UP is doneCABLE MOUSE jS»v K)FF 1BOX CODE NO. Is^ilHSWKWiiiHiiidSli^^ViHd liU

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 2Pages 14 to 16No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hoo

Hookup 2:VCR setup1 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 ch

step 3: Hookups (continued)O The AUTO PRESET starts.Normal displayHookup 2:VCR Plus+ channel setupPress MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.2 Press

Hookup 3Pages 17 to 19Antenna hookup ^Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV).Q Use this hoo

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 3: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever. channel is not used in your area. If both are used

O The AUTO PRESET starts.AUTO PRESE"^PROCESSINGSET UP is doneNormal displayVCR Plus+ channel setup1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expos«^the unit to rain or moisture.CAUTIONCAUTION ; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOV

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 4Pages 20 to 23incompatible cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable compa

Hookup 4:VCR setup1 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 ch

step 3: Hookups (continued)О The AUTO PRESET starts.Normal displayHookup 4:VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your progra

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 Tune

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 5Pages 24 to 26DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiverRecommended useUse this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It

Hookup 5: VCR setup1 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 c

step 3: Hgokups (continued)0 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press CURSOR For details, see page 40.CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSEBOX OUTPUT CHE

Hookup 6Pages 21 to 31Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switchRecommended useBy using an A/B switch (not supplie

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 6:VCR setup23Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, s

Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 46.O Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.TIMER SET/CHECKCLOCK SET LANGU

Table of contentsGetting Started4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3: Hookups32 Selecting a language33 Setting th

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.2 Press CURSOR press OK. /^ to select AUT

о Press CURSOR to select MANUAL.O Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel.О Press OK,© Press MENU.SMART CHANNEL MAPPINGI A

Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.0 (D OD <£CD CD'cd'o 'O ’0 0 (H) cs) 0 0 0 CD CZD 0 0

Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock Set featureSome TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this tim

Setting the clock (continued)5 Press CURSOR CURSOR /^ to select YES, then press OK.•OKo4 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.

if the clock is not activatedOKCURSORNumberbuttons1Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature." The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is di

Setting the clock (continued)5<> -CURSOR'Q ’© '©’© © © © © © ©Press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to highlight the item you want to set, then press C

Using Manual Clock SetMENUOKCURSOR1 • MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ toa move the cursor to CLOCK SET and pressOK.CURSOR When using the E

Setting the clock (continued)Press CURSOR ♦ / to set the rrionth.I* CURSOR111 / 1 /1 996 SUN 12 : 00*«lUse If ♦'I f o select current MONTHT

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 VC

Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR; • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type con

Setting up cable box control (continued)3 ‘O '® '©'© '© ’©'0 ’© ’© 0 <jin«CU^Rn^Press the number buttons to enter the ca

Cable box brandCode numbersMacom 044Magnavox038, 043, 080Memorex onMovie Time089, 167, 214Northcoast 325Novaplex 629NSC074, 081, 167, 214Oak 018, 030,

fb 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 recei

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.•

Presettingchannels(Skip this section if you are using cable box/DSS receiver control.)This VCR is capable of receiving VHP channels 2 to 13, UHF chann

L «To preset cable TV channels:Press CURSOR to setCURSORANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.ANTENNA ! CABLE HaBISEEBBAUTO PRESETMANUAL SET ^OD ERASEAFTONOFFFINE

Presetting channels (continued)Presetting/disabling channels manuallyT J—\0 C® OD•<£CDCD'cd'q 'O ’0 ©(SKS © © © CD o &apo

If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channe

Setting up VCR Plus+How VCR Pius+ worksWhenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the program's "PlusCode,"

Setting up VCR Plus+ automatically (Smart Channel Mapping)The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL CODE you enter

step 2Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagrain

Setting up VCR Pius* (continued)Choii&e vour Cable CH IMAPWP ill 2 3 4 5 6 7 61 P^BC! ligsj CNN 98To select the channel map Channel mapI

Setting up VCR Plus+ manuallyTo set the guide channels manually, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide charmel numbers match the TV ch

Setting up VCR Plus* (continued)4 -Q 0 0 '0 '© ‘0 '0 0 o• If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3: Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR)

Basic OperationsPlaying a tape(bOD CDO^C^^CD 'CD'CD ‘O '0 0<s> 0 0 0CZD Q 0 0 0 cd'(±> O 0 O± EJECTDISPLAY COUNTER R

Playing a tape (continued)Additional tasksTo PressStop play STOPPause playII PAUSEResume play after pauseII PAUSE or PLAYFast-forward the tape► ►

Recording TV programsm0 OD d) OCH) © ’0 0 czD Q 0 0 0 o’di O 0 OTV/VIDEODISPLAY INPUT SELECTCH +/-COUNTER/REMAINSP/EP • REC 1Turn on your TV

Recording TV programs (continued)INPUTSEL€CTCDPress INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window.VIDEO VTR3 CHoo/-;•CH(©0Press CH

To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/

Recording TV programs (continued)Tips• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then pr

Locating a channel by Station IDYou can select the TV program from station ID.© OB d 'O qq ’O '0 0(SHS> 0 0 0 C=) Q 0 0 0oo O 0 0-m

step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)© aœ 0^ QSetting the COMMAND MODE switchTo femotely control the VCR with the remote commander, set

Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+Just enter the program's PlusCode listed in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that

SP/EPCDPress SP / EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.PIusCodewarn—jUse keys to PNCE DAILY~SP/EPWEEKLY 1To con < i rm.TSETj To cancel tCLEARIPr

To use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The © indicator turns off and the VCR switches

Setting the timer manuallyIf VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs.Before you s

Setting the timer manuaiiy (continued)INPUTSELECT.aSTART STOP CHI 11/18 WB --I--/-Channel number Station IDSet the date, start and stop times, channel

Oaily/weekly recordingIn step 2 above, press CURSOR ♦ to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR the indication changes as shown bel

Additional OperationsPlaying/searching at vadous speedsFFJOG◄◄ REWShuttleringPlayback optionsOperationView the picture during fast-During fast-forward

Using the shuttle ringWith the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode

Playingisearching at various speeds (continued)To resume normal playbackPress O PLAY.Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- buttons if;- Stre

Searching for a selected point on the tapeYou can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewind

Code numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV

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

Skip-searchingautomaticallyYou can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward.Press ► ►

Creating a favorite channel list with Station IDYou can create your favorite channel list of the TV channels with Station ID. You can store up to 10 c

Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list© OB d Oa'Q ’O © '©(S) (s> '0 0 0 CD CD 0 0 00 0 '(^CD CD CD j5!!Ò cdcdECH

Recording TV programs using the quick timerAfter starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a speci

Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settingsBefore you start...• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.POWERMENUOKCURSORCLEAR1 11/18WED 700A

Checkinglchanginglcanceling timer settings (continued)When the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second program

Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is

Recording^tereo and bilingual programs (continued)How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is

Searching using the index functionThe VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as reference

step 3HookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you

Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the p indicator flashes in the dis

Changing menu options1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.2 Press CURSOR ^/4’ to select the" option tochange, then press CURSOR tochange th

EditingEditing methodsThis section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings.Basic editingYou can make a copy of a tape.Insert editingYou

Hooking up to a VCR or stereo systemHow to hook up to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder) TVSignal flow supplied)How to hook up to a stereo system

Basic editing(when recording on this VCR) I PAUSEBefore you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.• Press INPUT SELECT to

---0 (3D ODCDQ'CD 'O ’© ’© CE) © © ©(^ (^ •© © ’0OQ O © ©VIDEO INSERT AUDIO INSERT COUNTERInsert editingBefore you start editing• Turn

To stop editingPress the STOP buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system). To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioSet AUDIO MIX t

Additional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitwhen connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF

General setup information (continued)Attaching the external antenifa connectorWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHP / UHF antenna, use the EAC-

TroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered b?Tow, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.Symptom RemedyThe POWER switch does no

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, fo

Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomRemedyA TV pri^ram does not appear on the TV screen.• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are

SymptomRemedyA tape cannot be inserted.• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment, j»-The remote commander does not function.Make

SpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standard Video recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM system Video headsDouble azimuth four heads Video si

Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelm POWER switch / indicator (61)SP (Standard Play) /

Index to parts and controls (continued)Display window[T][2] [3] B] [5] H] [7] [8][9]I® Ei-iiaiiimE^IO- O O -O O ^Qll LI• LI LI • LI LI01 03m Timer in

Rear panelfn AC power cord (8)[2] S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (10)[3] CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 24)S] LINE-1 IN AUDIO L / R / VIDEO

Index to parts and controls (continued)Remote^commander[T]---0 d ODlOC53'O•BO'©O[U ^ EJECT button (54)Menu operation buttons (32)MENU button

pfv] ¡RECEIVERI /1VIDEOlswitch (5)POWER switch (61, 64)COMMAND MODE switch (6)VCR Plus+ button (60)Number buttons (46, 51)ENTER button (46, 51, 72)SET

IndexA, BAccessories supplied 4 Adjustingpicture 80 tracking 80AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 47 Antenna hookup 17 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 80 Audio tra