Sony SLV-D300P Service Manual page 12

Step 3 : Basic hookups
Before you get started
• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each component before connecting.
• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. If
you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not
be able to use the Plug and Play function.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture
distortion.
• If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony
dealer or qualified technician.
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your DVD-VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your
DVD-VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use
the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your
DVD-VCR.
If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 13 for audio/video (A/V) hookup.
Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, go
directly to one of the hookups below.
If you have
Antenna only, no cable TV
No cable box or cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
Cable box with many scrambled
channels
After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
After you have completed the setup, you are ready to use your DVD-VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used.
Caution
Connections between the DVD-VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the
TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may
result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission
regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the DVD-VCR to an
antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and DVD-VCR connections at the antenna
terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820- 40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
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Basic hookups
Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable
TV).
A Use this hookup if you are using:
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
DVD-VCR
B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2–13 only)
DVD-VCR
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the DVD-VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the RF IN
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (not supplied) (page 91).
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Use Refer to
Hookup 1 Pages 14 and 15
(Plug and Play)
Hookup 2 Pages 16 and 17
(Plug and Play)
Hookup 3 Page 18
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Match the type of
A
connector on your
or
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B
UHF
or
VHF
C
UHF
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Match the type of
A
connector on your
or
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B For connector types
B and C, no UHF
UHF
or connection is
required.
VHF
C
UHF
Audio/video (A/V) hookup
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if
you hook up your DVD-VCR using these connections. If your TV does not have A/V
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Note that "Advanced
Hookups" (page 44) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize the
picture and sound for a true "hometheater" experience.
If you are not planning to use your DVD-VCR to record programs, you only need to
make the connections shown on this page. If you want to record regular or cable TV
programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for
antenna or cable hookups.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
DVD-VCR
Audio/video cord (supplied)
B Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks
DVD-VCR
Video cord (not supplied)
Notes
• To play a tape/disc in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
• If you do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the
AUDIO IN jack on your TV.
Hookup 1 : DVD-VCR setup
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR's clock and TV channels
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR starts presetting the
clock and channels.
When Auto preset is completed, the
current time appears in the display
window.
You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.
To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see
"Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 19.
The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock
is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Using Manual Clock
Set" on page 22.
To add or disable channels manually, see "Presetting/disabling channels
manually" on page 26.
Notes
• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels
may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 24.
• Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.
• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time
after you purchase the DVD-VCR.
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or
more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.
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Stereo receiver
TV
Audio cord (not supplied)
Stereo receiver
TV
Audio cord (not supplied)
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AC power cord
to AC outlet
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