Sony RDR-GX360, Service Manual

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Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be
connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting. Do not connect the
power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power
Cord” on page 20.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord
(phono plug
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3
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phono plug
u
3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Set top box controller (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Step 2: Connecting the
Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver (Tuner)
This recorder does not include a TV tuner.
To record TV programs on this recorder, you need
to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/
video output jacks.
If you have been using your VCR connected to an
antenna, connect this recorder to your VCR using
an audio/video cord. In this way, you will be able
to record TV programs.
You cannot record on this recorder if you have:
– a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/
video outputs.
– cable with no cable box.
– antenna only (no cable TV).
In the cases above, contact your cable service or
satellite service company to see if they can
provide you with a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver.
Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function
This function allows the recorder to control a
cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set
top box controller. You can also use the recorder’s
remote control to change channels on the cable
box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/
satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need to:
– Check the brand code of your cable box/satellite
receiver. See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
Brand Code” (page 101).
– Connect the set top box controller (page 13).
– Set the brand code number and the recorder’s
input that is connected to the cable box/satellite
receiver (page 23).
After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the recorder can correctly
control the cable box or satellite receiver
(page 25).
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Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller
Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord.
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable
box or satellite receiver is turned on. You need to connect to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for
the Synchro-Rec function (page 54).
To record cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the
input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
To use an S video cord for enjoying higher quality images
Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack using an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video)
plug of the audio/video cord. Leave the audio plugs connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. When using this
connection, be sure to set “Line1 Input” to “S-Video” in the “Video” setup (page 81).
You cannot use the Synchro-Rec function with this connection.
ANT IN
R L
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TO TV
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
Cable box/
satellite receiver
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
Wall
to antenna input
TV
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to LINE 1 IN
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO
S video cord
(not supplied)
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Hint
You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. In this case, select “Line2”
for “Connections” of “Set Top Box Control” in the “Features” setup (page 85).
Notes
• Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV
Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.
If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 16 or 17.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 80.
Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
AUDIO
INPUT
R L VIDEO
: Signal flow
TV or projector
(red) (white) (yellow)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(red)
(white)
(yellow)
DVD recorder
to LINE OUT
(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
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