Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords/Hdmi Cord; Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead); Step 5: Preparing The Remote - Sony RDR-HX950 Service Manual

RDR-GX350/HX750/HX950

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen
to sound.
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Front (L)
Centre
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
to HDMI OUT
to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)*
: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).
A Digital audio input jack
If your audio component has a Dolby
*2
Digital, DTS , or MPEG audio decoder and
a digital input jack, use this connection. You
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround
effects.
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Step 5: Preparing the
Remote
You can control the recorder using the
supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA)
batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on
the batteries to the markings inside the
battery compartment. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor
recorder.
b
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, change the
command mode number for this recorder
(page 21).
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible
leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do
not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the
following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid
inside the battery compartment, and insert new
batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
the front panel) to strong light, such as direct
sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may
not respond to the remote.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number and Command Mode may be reset
to the default setting. Set the appropriate code
number and Command Mode again.
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[Speakers]
A
Rear (R)
Audio component with
a decoder
Front (R)
Subwoofer
or to coaxial/HDMI digital input
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
DVD recorder
B
INPUT
VIDEO
(yellow)
L
(white)
AUDIO
Audio/video cord
R
(supplied)
(red)
TV, projector, or
audio component
If you connect a Sony audio component that
*1
is compatible with the HDMI control
function, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the audio component.
Controlling TVs with the
remote
You can adjust the remote's signal to control
your TV.
b
Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to control your TV with some or all of the
buttons below.
on the
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
Number
buttons
TV [/1
TV 2 +/–
TV
TV PROG
+/–
1
Hold down TV [/1 located at the
bottom of the remote.
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of
the remote.
on
B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks
This connection will use your TV's or audio
component's two speakers for sound.
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected
components.
b
Notes
• Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to
the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come
from your TV's speakers.
• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN
(R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
jacks to your TV's audio output jacks at the same
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come
from your TV's speakers.
• With connection A, after you have completed the
connection, make the appropriate settings in the
"Audio Out" setup (page 104). Otherwise, no
sound or a loud noise will come from your
speakers.
• When you connect the recorder to an audio
component using an HDMI cord, you will need to
do one of the following:
– Connect the audio component to the TV with
the HDMI cord, or
– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video
cord other than HDMI cord (component video
cord, S-video cord, or audio/video cord).
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the
TV's manufacturer code using the
number buttons.
For instance, to enter "09," press "0" then
"9." After you enter the last number,
release the TV [/1 button.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed,
try entering them one at a time until you
find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 01 (default)
Hitachi 24
JVC 33
Panasonic 17, 49
Philips 06, 08
Samsung 71
Sanyo 25
Thomson 43
Toshiba 38
The remote performs the following:
Buttons Operations
TV [/1
Turns your TV on or
off.
TV 2 (volume)
Adjusts the volume
+/– of your TV.
TV PROG +/– Selects the
programme position
on your TV.
TV (input Switches your TV's
select) input source.
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Step 4: Connecting the
AC Power Cord (Mains
Lead)
Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains
lead) to the AC IN terminal of the recorder.
Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads
(AC power cords) into the mains. After you
connect the AC power cord (mains lead),
you must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate
the recorder once the front panel display
lights up and the recorder enters standby
mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 24), be sure to connect the AC
power cord (mains lead) after all connections
are complete.
1
to AC IN
2
to mains
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If you have a Sony DVD player
or more than one Sony DVD
recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your
other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the
command mode number for this recorder and
the supplied remote to one that differs from
the other Sony DVD recorder or player after
you have completed "Step 6: Easy Setup."
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
You can check the current Command Mode
in the front panel display. For details, see
page 114.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
The remote does not function if different
command modes are set for the recorder and
remote. Set the same command mode.
Changing programme positions
of the recorder using the
remote
You can change programme positions of the
recorder using the number buttons.
Number
buttons
ENTER
Example: for channel 50
Press "5," "0," then press ENTER.
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