Sony SLV-685HF manual Hookups, Selecting the best hookup option, Before you get started

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Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked 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. For hookup 1 or 5, use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied).

If you have	Use	Refer to
TV that has audio/video inputs	Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then	Pages 8 and 9
	follow one of the hookups below.
Cable box that is compatible with the	Hookup 1	Pages 10 to 12
VCR’s cable box control feature
No cable box or incompatible cable box	Hookup 2	Pages 13 to 15
with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV	Hookup 3	Pages 16 to 18
Incompatible cable box with many	Hookup 4	Pages 19 to 21
scrambled channels
DSS®* receiver	Hookup 5	Pages 22 and 23
Incompatible cable box with only a few	Hookup 6	Pages 24 to 27
scrambled channels, using an A/B
switch

Getting Started

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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