Sony SLV-751HF Operating Instructions Manual page 6

Hookups a ndGetting Started
Before you can use your VCR for the first time, you need to
connect it to your TV and set it up to receive programs for
viewing and recording. This section explains how to hook up,
set up, and operate your VCR so that you can start enjoying
it right away. There are, however, many types of TVs
available and many different ways in which your TV can be
hooked up. As a result, this manual describes several ways
your VCR can be connected.
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 complete
your VCR's connections.
Have Audio/Video Inputs on your TV.
Have a cable box.
Have cable, but do not have a cable box.
Have a cable box that cannot be controlled by
the VCR's cable box control feature.
Have an antenna, not cable TV.
Hookup 1 first, then proceed.
Hookup 2. _Cable box'l-_-_
Hookup 3.
Hookup 3 or 4, (or contact your cable company.
They may be able to supply a compatible cable
box.)
Cable box
Hookup 5. _
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After you've completed the connections, follow the
instructions for setup, including VCR Plus+ setup.
(During setup, if you need more details of the procedures
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. Follow the instructions provided in "To Watch the TV,"
'qo Watch the VCR," and "To Record A Program" for your
specific hookup.
(Again, if you need step-by-step instructions, page numbers
are provided where you can find this information.)
Before making the connections, check the following points:
• Turn off the power to the VCR and rv.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
Caution
Connections between the VCR VHF/UHF OUT
connector and the antenna terminals of a TV receiver
should be made only as shown in the 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 recorder to an
antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and
recorder connections at the antenna terminals of your
receiver.
Rear panel _i
• Make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
• If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided,
consult your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Preparation