Step 3 : 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.
If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 12 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, perform directly one of the hookups below.
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Antenna only, no cable TV | Hookup 1 | Pages 14 and 15 |
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No cable box or cable box with only a | Hookup 2 | Pages 16 and 17 |
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Cable box with many scrambled | Hookup 3 | Page 18 |
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A cable box that is compatible with an | Hookup 4 | Page 19 |
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A digital broadcast service’s digital | Hookup 5 | Page 21 |
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After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
After you have completed the setup, you are 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 does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
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