Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords; Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead; Step 6: Preparing The Remote - Sony RDR-HX900 Service Manual

• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on
your TV (page 48).
• One Touch Play
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV's input to the recorder, and start playback
with one touch of the H (play) button
(page 55).
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV
to the recorder's channel, and display the Title
List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST
button (page 55).
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV
to the recorder's channel, and display the timer
programming menu with one touch of the
TIMER button on the remote (page 44).
• Automatic Power Off
The recorder will turn off automatically if the
recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.
• NexTView Download
You can easily set the timer by using the
NexTView Download function on your TV.
See your TV's instruction manual.
*1
"MEGALOGIC" is a registered trademark of Grundig
Corporation.
*2
"EASYLINK" and "CINEMALINK" are trademarks
of Philips Corporation.
*3
"Q-Link" is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*4
"EURO VIEW LINK" is a trademark of Toshiba
Corporation.
*5
"T-V LINK" is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
z Hint
SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment
having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and
Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV or other
equipment.
Notes
• The SMARTLINK features are available only when
"Video" is selected in "Line1 Output."
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for
devices connected via the DVD recorder's LINE 3/
DECODER jack.
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
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A
Connecting to audio L/R input
jacks
This connection will use your TV's or stereo
amplifier's (receiver's) two speakers for sound.
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).
Yellow
Yellow
White (L)
White (L)
Red (R)
Red (R)
• Surround effect (page 56)
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night
Note
Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE
2 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.
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Using the PROGRESSIVE button
By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the
remote, you can select the signal format in which
the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or
progressive. Connect the recorder using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on
page 15), and set "Component Out" in Video
Setup to "On" (page 89). Then press the
PROGRESSIVE button. "PROGRESSIVE"
appears in the front panel display when the
recorder outputs progressive signals.
Progressive
Select this when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select progressive signal
output when either of the above conditions is not
met.
Interlace
Set to this position when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).
z Hint
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are
watching (page 89).
Note
Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the
case of 525/625 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the
'standard definition' output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p/
625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service
centre.
B
Connecting to a digital audio
input jack
1
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*
2
Digital, DTS* , or MPEG audio decoder and a
digital input jack, use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).
Coaxial cord
Optical cord
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio
(5.1ch)
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.
"Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
• After you have completed connection B, make the
appropriate settings under "Audio Connection" in Easy
Setup (page 22). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder function, set "MPEG" to
"MPEG" in Audio Setup (page 92). Otherwise, no
sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be
used with connection B.

Step 4: 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.
(red)
(white)
(yellow)*
LINE 2 OUT
R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO
AERIAL LINE 1 - TV
IN
LINE 4 IN
R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO
OUT
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
to optical
[Speakers]
digital input
Rear (L)
Front (L)
Centre
: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 14).
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Note
Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV's speakers.
Step 5: Connecting the
Mains Lead
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN
terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder
and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains.
After you connect the mains lead, 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 26), be sure to connect the mains
lead after all connections are complete.
~
AC IN
1
to AC IN
to mains
1-4
A
(yellow) INPUT
Audio/video
VIDEO
cord (supplied)
(white)
L
AUDIO
(red)
R
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
LINE 3 / DECODER COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT
COAXIAL
R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO P B / C B
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL P R / C R ~
AC IN
DVD recorder
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
B
to coaxial
[Speakers]
digital input
Rear (R)
Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Subwoofer
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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.
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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. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. 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
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
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