Back Panel Connections Reference - Sony SVR-2000 Setup Manual

Back Panel Connections Reference

This section describes the use of the connection jacks and switch on the back panel of
the SVR Recorder. The cables are illustrated on page 8, and the back panel is illustrated
on page 10. If your setup doesn't match any of the examples in this section, use this
information for general reference.
AC ~ In
When you've finished making all of the other connections, plug in the AC power cord
(supplied) to turn on the SVR Recorder. The SVR Recorder does not use a separate on
and off switch; plugging it in switches it on.
Phone Line
Connect the SVR Recorder to your phone line using the telephone cord (supplied). If
you do not have a spare telephone jack for the SVR Recorder, use the phone splitter
(supplied).
Cntrl (control) Out Serial
If you have a satellite set-top box or cable set-top box and it features a Serial In jack
(sometimes labeled "Low Speed Data"), you can connect the SVR Recorder to your
box using the Serial Control cable (supplied), allowing the SVR Recorder to change
channels and control your box. A serial connection works better than an IR, so use
serial when possible.
Cntrl (control) Out IR
If you have a satellite set-top box or cable set-top box that doesn't include a Serial In
jack, connect the SVR Recorder to the IR sensor of your cable set-top box or satellite
set-top box using the IR Control cable (supplied). Start by plugging the IR Control
cable into the Cntrl Out IR jack on the back of the SVR Recorder. Next, locate the IR
receiver on your cable or satellite set-top box – it's usually a small dark red window or
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Back Panel Connections Reference