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Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B).
The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is
the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well
as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A.
Outside antenna – Turn to page 3.
B.
Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna – Turn to page 3.
C.
Cable System – Go to question 2.
2. What type of cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A.
Cable without a box – Turn to page 3.
B.
Cable box to unscramble all the channels – Turn to page 4.
C.
Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A.
Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
B.
Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
