Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner - Sony RDR-GXD500 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
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 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.
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function
This connection is necessary to use the
Synchronized Recording function. See
"Recording From Connected Equipment With a
Timer (Synchro Rec)" (page 55).
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SCART cord (not
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LINE1-TV LINE3
AERIAL LINE 1 - TV LINE 3
IN
LINE 4 IN DIGITAL OUT LINE 2 OUT
COAXIAL
R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO R AUDIO L VIDEO
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
TV
Satellite tuner, etc.
DVD recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P / C
S VIDEO B B
P / C
R R
~
AC IN
Set "Line3 Input" of "Scart Setting" in 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.
Notes
• Synchronized 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.
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