Step 1: Connecting The Aerial Cable; Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cord - Sony RDR-HX950 Service Manual

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below.
Wall
to AERIAL IN
TV
to AERIAL OUT
to aerial input
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the recorder.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.
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A Video input jack 2
You will enjoy standard quality images.
B S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
C Component video input jacks (Y, P
/C ,
B B
P /C )
R R
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p
format signals, use this connection and set
b
Notes
"Progressive" to "Compatible" in the "Easy
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when
Setup" setup (page 22). Then set
moving the recorder.
"Component Video Out" to "Progressive" in
• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet
the "Video In/Out" setup to send progressive
wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet with
video signals. For details, see "Component
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the
Video Out" on page 102.
HDMI jack or the HDMI cord.
• Do not twist the HDMI connector while
D HDMI input jack
connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI
jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and
Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to
connector.
enjoy high quality digital picture and sound
through the HDMI OUT jack.
When playing "wide screen" images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
When connecting a Sony TV that is
screen. To change the picture size, see
compatible with the HDMI control function,
page 109.
see page 17.
If you are connecting to a VCR
When connecting to the HDMI jack
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on
Follow the steps below. Improper handling
the recorder (page 24).
may damage the HDMI jack and the
connector.
b
Notes
1
Carefully align the HDMI jack on the
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord
rear of the recorder and the HDMI between the recorder and your TV at the same
time.
connector by checking their shapes.
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack
Make sure the connector is not upside
(connection D) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
down or tilted.
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• Component video and RGB signals are not output
when using the HDMI connection.
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
Connector is upside Not straight
down
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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DVD recorder
Insert the HDMI connector straight into
the HDMI jack.
Do not bend or apply pressure to the
HDMI connector.

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord

Select one of the following patterns, A through D, according to the input jack on your TV
monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable
you to view pictures.
A
TV, projector, or audio
component
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
(yellow)
(green) (blue) (red)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(green) (blue) (red)
C
TV, projector, or audio
component
: Signal flow
About the HDMI Control
functions for 'BRAVIA' Theatre
Sync (for HDMI connections
only)
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the HDMI Control function
with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation
is simplified as below:
• One-Touch Play (page 50)
• System Power-Off
When you turn the TV off by using the
power button on the TV's remote, the
components compatible with the HDMI
Control function turn off automatically.
To prepare for the 'BRAVIA' Theatre Sync
features
Set "HDMI Control" to "On" in the "HDMI
Output" setup (page 113). For details on TV
settings, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.
b
Notes
• Depending on the connected component, the
HDMI Control function may not work. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
component.
• The recorder supports only the playback option of
HDMI Control. "Player" appears on the TV
screen when using the HDMI Control functions.
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RDR-GX350/HX750/HX950
D
TV, projector, or
audio component
Audio/video
cord
(supplied)
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
to HDMI OUT
DVD recorder
to LINE OUT
(S VIDEO)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
B
TV, projector, or audio
component
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