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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
AC power cord until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord” on page 19.
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Notes
• See “Specifications” (page 89) 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 video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable
Select one of the following antenna hookups.
If you have
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
B: Cable box with an antenna output only
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)
Hookup
A (page 13)
B (page 14)
C (page 15)
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (IN USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable or satellite channel, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
Wall
Cable box/satellite receiver
R
AUDIO
OUT
L
VIDEO
OUT S VIDEO
ANT IN
TO TV
Antenna cable
(supplied)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied) to antenna input
TV to LINE 1 IN DVD recorder
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Hints
• If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord (not supplied) instead of the audio/video cord.
• If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE 1 IN jack, set “Line1 Input” of the “Line Input” to “S Video”
in the “Video” setup (page 75).
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B: Cable box with an antenna output only
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).
Wall
Cable box
ANT IN
TO TV
Antenna cable
(supplied) to VHF/UHF IN
DVD recorder
TV to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input
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Note
When using this connection, set “Antenna / Cable” of the “Tuner Preset” to “Antenna” in the “Basic” setup
(page 71).
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C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)
Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.
Wall to VHF/UHF IN
DVD recorder to VHF/UHF OUT to antenna input
TV
Antenna cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the following patterns, A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.
A
INPUT
VIDEO
Audio/video cord (supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
INPUT
S VIDEO
B
L
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)
DVD recorder
(green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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C
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
(green)
P
B
(blue)
P
R
(red)
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
A
Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
B
S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
Component video cord
(not supplied)
C
Component video input jacks (Y, P
B
,
P
R
)
You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection. Then set “Progressive Output” of “Video Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send
progressive video signals. For details, see
“Progressive Output” on page 74.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the picture size, see page 74.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on
the recorder (page 24).
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Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
A
AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder
Front (L) Front (R)
Center
Subwoofer to coaxial digital input
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
DVD recorder to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
INPUT
VIDEO
B
(white) (yellow)
(red) (white)
L
AUDIO
R
(yellow)* (red)
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).
A
Digital audio input jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
*1
Digital or DTS
*2
decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy
Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.1ch) surround effects.
B
Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.
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Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
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Notes
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN
(R-AUDIO-L) and LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
• With connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under
“Easy Setup - Audio Connection” (page 23).
Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
*2
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Step 4: Connecting the
AC Power Cord
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the
AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into the AC outlet. After you connect the AC power cord,
you must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 24), be sure to connect the AC
power cord after all connections are complete.
1 to AC IN
2 to AC outlet
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Step 5: Preparing the
Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.
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Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting.
Set the appropriate code number again.
Number buttons b
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony
DVD recorder or player, change the command
mode number for this recorder (page 21).
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
TV [/1
TV/VIDEO
1
Hold down the TV [/1 button located
at the bottom of the remote.
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.
2
With the TV [/1 button pressed down,
enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons.
For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then
“9.” After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer
Sony
Hitachi
MGA/Mitsubishi
NEC
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA
Samsung
Sharp
Toshiba
10
20
18
07
04
19
21
16
Code number
01 (default)
02
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The remote performs the following:
Buttons
TV [/1
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
TV/VIDEO
Operations
Turns your TV on or off
Adjusts the volume of your TV
Selects the channel on your TV
Switches your TV’s input source
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after
you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.”
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
1
Number buttons
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m,
ENTER
Check that “Easy Setup” (page 23)
has been finished. If “Easy Setup” has not been finished, first perform “Easy
Setup.”
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
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4
Select “Others,” and press ENTER.
5
Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
To check the Command Mode for the recorder
Press x STOP on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The Command Mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display.
If the Command Mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of
DVD3. If the Command Mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate this recorder.
Changing channels of the recorder using the remote
You can change channels of the recorder using the number buttons.
6
Select a Command Mode (DVD1,
DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER.
7
Set the Command Mode for the remote so it matches the Command Mode for the recorder you set above.
Follow the steps below to set the
Command Mode on the remote.
1
Hold down ENTER.
2 While holding down ENTER, enter the Command Mode code number using the number buttons.
Command Mode Code number
DVD1 number button 1
DVD2
DVD3 number button 2 number button 3
3
Hold down both the number and
ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds.
Number buttons,
SET
Example: for channel 50
Press “5,” “0,” then press SET.
Step 6: Easy Setup
Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”
O RETURN
[/1
</M/m/,,
ENTER
TV [/1
Easy Setup - Tuner Preset
Select whether or not you have a cable connection.
The Tuner Preset function automatically searches for all of the receivable channels and presets them.
To set the channels manually, see page 71.
Easy Setup - TV Type (page 74)
If you have a wide-screen TV, select
“16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or
“4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV.
Easy Setup - Audio Connection
If you connected an AV amplifier
(receiver) using a coaxial cord, select
“Yes : DIGITAL OUT” and set the
digital output signal (page 76).
3
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
“Easy Setup” is finished.
1
Turn on the recorder and your TV.
Then switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.
The initial settings message appears.
• If this message does not appear, select
“Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the
System Menu (“Settings and
Adjustments” on page 71).
2
Press ENTER.
Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings.
Easy Setup - OSD
Select a language for the on-screen displays.
Easy Setup - Clock
Select “Manual” and set the clock using
</M/m/,, then press ENTER. The day of the week is set automatically.
If you used antenna hookup C (page 15),
you can select “Auto.” The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
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Hint
If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu
(page 82).
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Notes
• If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or satellite receiver, set “Line1 Input” of the
“Line Input” to “S Video” in the “Video” setup
(page 75).
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes after the recorder turns off. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually in
“Clock” of “Basic” (page 72).
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack)
(page 66).
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 48.
Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1 IN of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VIDEO
L
OUTPUT
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
VCR, etc.
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied) to LINE 1 IN
: Signal flow
DVD recorder
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Notes
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
DVD recorder VCR TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
Line input 1
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
Line input 2
• If you disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VCR, etc.
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
S-video cord
(not supplied) to LINE 2 IN
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
DVD recorder
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Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to just the L(MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.
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Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1 IN jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner.
To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.
TV
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R to LINE OUT
DVD recorder to LINE 1 IN
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Satellite tuner, etc.
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
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R
AUDIO
L
OUTPUT
VIDEO
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function
This connection is necessary to use the
Synchro-Recording function. See
“Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 47.
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Notes
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.
