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Basic hookups
Step 3 : Basic hookups
Before you get started
• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.
• 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.
There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your DVD-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 DVD-VCR.
If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 15 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow
one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, go directly to one of the
hookups below.
After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
After you have completed the setup, you are ready to use your DVD-VCR. Procedures differ
depending on the hookup you used.
Caution
Connections between the DVD-VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the
TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may
result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission
regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to an
antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna
terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Selecting the best hookup option
If you have Use Refer to
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 A or B
(Plug and Play)
Page 16 and 18
No cable box or cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
Hookup 1 C
(Plug and Play)
Page 17 and 18
Cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 2 Page 19