Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 5)

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Step 1: Unpacking
Basic Hookups and S
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ttings
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug
× 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)
• Mains lead (1)
• Aerial cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Step 2: Connecting the
Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not
connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the
Mains Lead” (page 10).
a
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and
connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the recorder.
b
Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the
aerial input of your TV, using the supplied
aerial cable.
Step 3: Connecting the
Video Cords
Connect this recorder to your TV monitor, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the
following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on
your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will
enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in
“Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 7).
If you are connecting to a VCR or decoder
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the
recorder (page 22).
A Connecting to a SCART (EURO AV)
input jack
Connect using a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be
sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be
connected. Also, when you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or
“RGB” in step 17 of Easy Setup (page 13), use a SCART
(EURO AV) cord that conforms to the selected signal.
Notes
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART (EURO
AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically
when you start playback. If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to
return the input to the TV.
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “Line1
Output” to “Video.”
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART (EURO
AV) cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your TV’s instruction
manual as well for this connection.
~ AC IN
LINE 2 OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CB
Y
CR
LINE 4 IN
S VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
LINE 1 - TV AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3/DECODER
DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
AERIAL
IN
OUT
DVD recorder
TV
to aerial input
to AERIAL IN
to AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
~ AC IN
LINE 2 OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CB
Y
CR
LINE 4 IN
S VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
LINE 1 - TV AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3/DECODER
DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
LINE 1 - TV
SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)
TV
to SCART
(EURO AV) input
DVD recorder
to i LINE1-TV
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