Sony RDR-HX525 - Manual (Page 13)

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Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box
Controller
Select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “Line3 Input” of the “Scart Setting” to
“Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 99) when making connection A or B.
If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect
the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set
“Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB” in the “Video” setup (page 98). Note that this
connection and setup disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to use the SMARTLINK
function with a compatible set top box receiver, see the instructions supplied with the set top
box receiver.
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function
A SCART connection between the set top box receiver and the recorder is necessary to use the
Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro
Rec)” on page 61.
Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in the “Video” setup (page 98) according to the
specifications of your set top box receiver. See your set top box receiver’s instructions for more
information.
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE
3/DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of
the VCR SCART jack on your set top box receiver.
The set top box receiver control function can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the recorder
to control a set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller. The recorder controls
programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording. You can also use the
recorder’s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box receiver whenever
the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on.
To use the set top box receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller
(page 24). After setting up the set top box receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly
control the set top box receiver (page 25).
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Notes
• If your aerial is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external aerial connector (not supplied) to
connect the aerial to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for AERIAL antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied)
to connect the aerial to the recorder.
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected
set top box receiver.
If you have Hookup
Set top box receiver with an aerial output (or aerial and SCART
output) A (page 14)
Set top box receiver with a SCART output only B (page 15)
No set top box receiver C (page 16)
Using the set top box receiver control function
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