Sony DHR-1000 - Manual (Page 11)

11 Getting Started
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Use
Audio/video (A/V) hookup,
then follow one of the
hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
Hookup 5
Hookup 6
Step 3: Hookups
Caution
• Connections between the
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 VCR to an
antenna or make
simultaneous (parallel)
antenna and VCR
connections at the antenna
terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system
installer
• 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.
* DSS ® is a registered
trademarks of DIRECTV,
Inc., a unit of Hughes
Electronics Corporation.
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
TV that has audio/video inputs
Cable box that is compatible
with the VCR’s cable box control
feature
No cable box or incompatible
cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV
Incompatible cable box with
many scrambled channels
DSS ® (Digital Satellite System)*
receiver
Incompatible cable box with
only a few 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.
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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