Sony SLV-M91HF - Manual (Page 8)

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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 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.
Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14
VCR’s cable box control feature
No cable box or incompatible cable box Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 18
with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 19 to 22
Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26
scrambled channels
DIRECTV* digital satellite receiver Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29
Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 30 to 34
scrambled channels, using an A/B
switch
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 of the
supplied operating instructions.
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.
* DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
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