Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords; Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead; Step 5: Preparing The Remote - Sony RDR-HX825 Service Manual

Step 3: 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.
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Front (L)
Centre
or
Coaxial digital cord
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to HDMI OUT
to LINE 2 OUT
(R-AUDIO-L)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)*
: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).
A Digital audio input jack
*1
If your AV amplifier (receiver) 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 on the
recorder.
b
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony
DVD recorder or player, change the command
mode number for this recorder (page 23).
• 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 on
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)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
to coaxial or optical/
or
HDMI digital input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
DVD recorder
B
INPUT
VIDEO
(yellow)
L
(white)
AUDIO
R
(red)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks
This connection will use your TV's or stereo
amplifier's (receiver's) two speakers for
sound.
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.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
Number
buttons
TV/DVD
TV [/1
TV 2 +/–
TV t
TV PROG
+/–
1
Hold down the TV [/1 button located
at the bottom of the remote.
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of
the remote.
1-5
z Hint
Step 4: Connecting the
For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected
Mains Lead
components.
b
Notes
• Do not connect your TV's audio output jacks to Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN
the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same
terminal of the recorder. Then plug the
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come
recorder and TV mains leads (power cords)
from your TV's speakers.
into the mains. After you connect the mains
• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN
lead, you must wait for a short while
(R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
before operating the recorder. You can
jacks to your TV's audio output jacks at the same
operate the recorder once the front panel
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come
display lights up and the recorder enters
from your TV's speakers.
• With connection A, after you have completed the
standby mode.
connection, make the appropriate settings under If you connect additional equipment to this
"Easy Setup - Audio Connection" (page 25).
recorder (page 28), be sure to connect the
Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come
mains lead after all connections are complete.
from your speakers.
• When you connect the recorder to an AV
amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you
will need to do one of the following:
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV
with the HDMI cord.
– 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 trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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With the TV [/1 button pressed down,
If you have a Sony DVD player
enter the TV's manufacturer code
or more than one Sony DVD
using the number buttons.
For instance, to enter "09," press "0" then
recorder
"9." After you enter the last number,
release the TV [/1 button.
If the supplied remote interferes with your
other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the
Code numbers of controllable TVs
command mode number for this recorder and
If more than one code number is listed,
the supplied remote to one that differs from
try entering them one at a time until you
the other Sony DVD recorder or player after
find the one that works with your TV.
you have completed "Step 6: Easy Setup."
The default command mode setting for this
Manufacturer Code number
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
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
1
off
TV 2 (volume)
Adjusts the volume
+/– of your TV
TV PROG +/– Selects the
2
programme position
on your TV
TV t
Switches your TV's
3
input source
To operate the TV/DVD button
(for SCART connections only)
The TV/DVD button switches between the
recorder and the last input source selected on
the TV. Point your remote at the recorder
when using this button.
When you connect the recorder to the TV via
the SCART jacks, the input source for the TV
is set to the recorder automatically when you
start playback. To watch another source,
press the TV/DVD button to switch the TV's
input source.
1
to AC IN
2
to mains
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Number
buttons
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m,
ENTER
Check that "Easy Setup" (page 25)
has been finished. If "Easy Setup" has
not been finished, first perform "Easy
Setup."
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
Select "SETUP," and press ENTER.
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