Sony SLV-788HF Operating Instructions Manual page 7

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 diagrants and procedures on the following is
pages to set up your VCR. re)
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B
If you have Use Refer to a
TV that has audio/video inputs Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 8 and 9
follow one of the hookups below.
Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12
VCR's cable box control feature
No cable box or incompatible cable box Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15
with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18
Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21
scrambled channels
DSS" receiver Hookup 5 Pages 22 to 24
Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 25 to 29
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.
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.
* DSS" is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
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