ASCART input jack

When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup

(page 114), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

BVideo input jack

You will enjoy standard quality images.

CS VIDEO input jack

You will enjoy high quality images.

DComponent video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and set “Progressive” to “Compatible” in the “Easy Setup” setup (page 23). Then set “Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Component Video Out” on page 114.

EHDMI input jack

Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.

When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the HDMI control function, see page 18.

To see the signals from the connected set top box receiver when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, turn the recorder on.

When connecting to the HDMI jack

Follow the steps below. Improper handling may damage the HDMI jack and the connector.

1Carefully align the HDMI jack on the rear of the recorder and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

Connector is upside down Not straight

2Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI jack.

Do not bend or apply pressure to the HDMI connector.

 

and Hookups

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when

Settings

b Notes

 

moving the recorder.

 

• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet

 

wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet with

 

the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the

 

HDMI jack or the HDMI cord.

 

• Do not twist the HDMI connector while

 

connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI

 

jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and

 

connector.

 

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 121.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 26).

bNotes

•Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

•Do not make connections A and E at the same time.

•When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If necessary, press the TV t button on the remote to return the input to the TV.

•If you connect the recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup.

•You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP 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 trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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