Hookups And Settings; Hooking Up The Recorder; Checking Hookup And Setting Methods - Sony RDR-HXD1065 Operating Instructions Manual

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
mains lead until you reach "Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead" on page 23.
b
Notes
• See "Specifications" (page 161) 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 SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Checking hookup and setting methods

The recorder incorporates both analogue and digital tuners. You must select one. The
programme guide and timer recording method differ depending on which one you select.
Depending on the broadcasts you are receiving and your equipment, select one of the following
aerial hookups. Do NOT set "Line3 Input" of the "Scart Setting" to "Decoder" in the "Video"
setup (page 142) when making connection B.
When you
receive
Freeview
Satellite, Cable B (page 17)
Terrestrial
b
Note
Beginning in 2008, analogue broadcasts in the UK will end area by area, with all analogue broadcasts
scheduled to end by 2012. After analogue broadcasts end in your area, you will not be able to use hookup C
to view TV broadcasts. At that time, change to hookup A to view digital broadcasts.
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Hookup Settings for
"Easy Setup"
(page 27)
A (page 16) "Digital"
"Analogue"
(default)
C (page 18) "Analogue"
(default)
Programme Timer recording
guide using programme
guide
Digital Service See page 56.
(page 48)
GUIDE Plus+ See page 81.
(page 70)
GUIDE Plus+ See page 81.
(page 70)