Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords; Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords - Sony RDR-GX300 Service Manual

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Select one of the following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are
explained in "Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords" (page 18).
A
INPUT
Audio/video
VIDEO
cord (supplied)
L
AUDIO
R
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX LINE IN DIGITAL OUT
CONTROL
S VIDEO
R AUDIO L VIDEO R AUDIO
1
COAXIAL
1
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
2
3 OPTICAL
(red)
: Signal flow
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,
or AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound.
(red)
(white)
(yellow)*
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
R AUDIO L VIDEO
1
2
VHF/UHF
IN
SET TOP BOX LINE IN DIGITAL OUT
CONTROL S VIDEO
R AUDIO L VIDEO
COAXIAL
1
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
3 OPTICAL
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
[Speakers] to optical
digital input
Rear (L)
Front (L)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Center
: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Note
Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV's speakers.
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B
S-video cord
INPUT
(not supplied)
S VIDEO
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2
DVD recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
Y
S VIDEO
L VIDEO
P B
P R
~ AC IN
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(blue) (green)
C
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
(green)
P
B
(blue)
P
R
(red)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
A
(yellow) INPUT
Audio/video
VIDEO
cord (supplied)
(white)
L
AUDIO
(red)
R
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
Y
S VIDEO
R AUDIO L VIDEO
1
P B
2
P R
~
AC IN
DVD recorder
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
B
to coaxial [Speakers]
digital input
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
A
Connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
B
Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will
enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
C
Connecting to component video
input jacks (Y, P , P )
B R
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate color
reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format
signals, you must use this connection and then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see "Using
the PROGRESSIVE button" (page 17).
Green
Blue
Red
When playing "wide screen" images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 74.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack
on the recorder (page 29).
A
Connecting to audio L/R input
jacks
This connection will use your TV's or stereo
amplifier's (receiver's) two speakers for sound.
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
• Surround effect (page 53)
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night
Note
Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE
IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV's speakers.
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Using the PROGRESSIVE button
By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the
remote, you can select the signal format in which
the recorder outputs video signals: Interlace or
Progressive.
Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C above), and press
PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. "PROGRESSIVE"
Yellow
appears in the front panel display when the
White (L)
recorder outputs progressive signals.
Red (R)
Progressive
Select this when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select progressive signal
output when either of the above conditions is not
met.
Interlace
Set to this position when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).
z Hint
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are
watching (page 75).
Note
Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the
case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the
'standard definition' output. If there are questions
Green regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p
DVD recorder, please contact our customer service
Blue
center.
Red
B
Connecting to a digital audio
input jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*
2
Digital or DTS* decoder and a digital input jack,
use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).
Yellow
White (L)
Coaxial cord
Red (R)
Optical cord
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.
"Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under "Audio Connection" in Easy
Setup (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise
will come from your speakers.
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be
used with this connection.
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