Sony RDR-HXD970 - Manual (Page 14)

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Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the
mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 23.
b Notes
• See “Specifications” (page 160) for a list of supplied accessories.
• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
The recorder incorporates both analogue and digital tuners. The programme guide and timer
recording method differ depending on which one you select. Depending on the broadcasts you
are receiving and your equipment, select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set
“LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 137) when making connection B.
b Note
Beginning in 2008, analogue broadcasts in the UK will end area by area, with all analogue broadcasts
scheduled to end by 2012. After analogue broadcasts end in your area, you will not be able to use hookup C
to view TV broadcasts. At that time, change to hookup A to view digital broadcasts.
Checking hookup and setting methods
When you receive Hookup Programme guide Timer recording using
programme guide
Freeview A (page 16) Digital Service
(page 48) See page 52.
Satellite, Cable B (page 17) GUIDE Plus+ (page 63) See page 71.
Terrestrial C (page 18) GUIDE Plus+ (page 63) See page 71.