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A
SCART input jack
When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or
“RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup
(page 136), use a SCART cord that conforms
to the selected signal.
B
Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
C
S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
D
Component video input jacks (Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
)
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p
format signals, use this connection and set
“Progressive” to “Compatible” in the “Easy
Setup” setup (page 26). Then set
“Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in
the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive
video signals. For details, see “Component
Video Out” on page 136.
E
HDMI input jack
Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to
enjoy high quality digital picture and sound
through the HDMI OUT jack.
When connecting a Sony TV that is
compatible with the HDMI control function,
see page 21.
To see the signals from the connected set top
box receiver when the set top box receiver is
connected to the recorder using a SCART
cord only, turn the recorder on.
When connecting to the HDMI jack
Follow the steps below. Improper handling
may damage the HDMI jack and the
connector.
1
Carefully align the HDMI jack on the
rear of the recorder and the HDMI
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside
down or tilted.
2
Insert the HDMI connector straight into
the HDMI jack.
Do not bend or apply pressure to the
HDMI connector.
b
Notes
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when
moving the recorder.
• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet
wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet with
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the
HDMI jack or the HDMI cord.
• Do not twist the HDMI connector while
connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI
jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and
connector.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the picture size, see
page 144.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/
DECODER jack on the recorder (page 31).
b
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord
between the recorder and your TV at the same
time.
• Do not make connections
A
and
E
at the same
time.
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you start playback.
If necessary, press the TV
t
button on the
remote to return the input to the TV.
• If you connect the recorder to a TV with
SMARTLINK, set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in
the “Video In/Out” setup.
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack
(connection
E
) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• Component video and RGB signals are not output
when using the HDMI connection.
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Not straight
Connector is upside down
