Connecting To A Satellite Or Digital Tuner - Sony RDR-HX820 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
Disconnect the recorder's mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. If the satellite
tuner, etc. has composite out, connect the unit to a TV using an audio/video cord.
To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below. Do NOT set "Line3 Input" of the "Scart Setting"
to "Decoder" in the "Video" setup when making this connection.
OUTPUT
R L VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
: Signal flow
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/DECODER jack,
and set "Line3 Input" of "Scart Setting" to
"Video/RGB" in the "Video" setup
(page 92). 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.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
TV
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc. pictures
do not appear on screen
when the recorder power is
off. Turn on the recorder.
INPUT
Satellite tuner,
etc.
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 52.
Set "Line3 Input" of "Scart Setting" in the
"Video" setup (page 92) according to the
specifications of your satellite tuner. See your
satellite tuner's instructions for more
information.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
SCART cord
(not supplied)
to i LINE 3/
DECODER
DVD recorder
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