Sony RDR-GX257 - Manual (Page 10)

10
Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder, and
step 6 to make the initial settings for the recorder
(page 18). Do not connect the mains lead (the AC
power cord) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting
the Mains Lead (Power Cord)” on page 15.
b Notes
• See “Specifications” (page 81) for a list of supplied
accessories.
• Plug 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 video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead (the power cord)
of each component before connecting.
Step 1: 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.
This function allows the recorder to control a
cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set
top box controller.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need to connect the set top box
controller (page 11).
After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the recorder can correctly
control the cable box or satellite receiver
(page 19).
Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function