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7Getting Started
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.
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.
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If you have Use Refer to
TV that has audio/video input Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 8 to 10
follow one of the hookups below.
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 13
No cable box, or cable box with only Hookup 2 Pages 14 to 16
a few scrambled channels
Cable box, with many scrambled Hookup 3 Pages 17 to 19
channels
Cable box with only a few scrambled Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 23
channels, using an A/B switch