Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner - Sony RDR-GXD360 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3 jack. Disconnect the
recorder's mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.
Satellite tuner,
CanalSat, etc.
If the satellite tuner can output RGB
signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the
satellite tuner can output RGB signals,
connect the TV SCART connector on the
satellite tuner to the LINE 3 jack, and set
"Line3 Input" of "Scart Setting" to "Video/
RGB" in the "Video" setup (page 83). Note
that this connection and setup disable the
SMARTLINK function. If you want to use
the SMARTLINK function with a compatible
set top box, see the instructions supplied with
the set top box.
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SCART cord (not supplied)
to i LINE 3
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 53.
Set "Line3 Input" of "Scart Setting" in the
"Video" setup (page 83) according to the
specifications of your satellite tuner. See your
satellite tuner'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 jack. Then set "Line3 Input" of
"Scart Setting" according to the
specifications of the VCR SCART jack on
your satellite tuner.
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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 mains lead, you
will not be able to view the signals from the
connected tuner.
TV
to SCART input
to i LINE 1 – TV
DVD recorder