Step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hookep 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.
If you have | Use | Refer to |
TV that has audio/video inputs | Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then | Pages 9 and 10 |
| follow one of the hookups below. |
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Cable box that is compatible with the | Hookup 1 | Pages 11 to 13 |
VCR's cable box control feature |
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No cable box or incompatible cable box | Hookup 2 | Pages 14 to 16 |
with only a few scrambled channels |
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Antenna only, no cable TV | Hookup 3 | Pages 17 to 19 |
Incompatible cable box with many | Hookup 4 | Pages 20 to 23 |
scrambled channels |
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DSS* receiver | Hookup 5 | Pages 24 to 26 |
Incompatible cable box with only | Hookup 6 | Pages 27 to 31 |
a few scrambled channels, using an A/B |
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switch |
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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.
8
Getting Started
