Sony SLV-M20HF - Manual (Page 23)

Hookup 5 Pages 23 to 25
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 36.
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+
Use the GUIDE Plus+ system
Rear of TV