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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.

If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to pages 10 and 11 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, do directly to one of the hookups below.

If you have

Use

Refer to

 

 

 

Antenna only, no cable TV

Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

Pages 12 and 13

 

 

 

No cable box or cable box with only a few

Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)

Pages 14 and 15

scrambled channels

 

 

 

 

 

Cable box with many scrambled channels

Hookup 3

Page 16

 

 

 

After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.

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. If you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not be able to use the Plug and Play function.

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.

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