Sony rdr-gx3 User Manual
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
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Step 3: Connecting the
Video Cords
Video Cords
Connect this recorder to your TV monitor, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the
following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on
your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will
enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in
“Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19).
amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the
following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on
your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will
enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in
“Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19).
If you are connecting to a VCR or decoder
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the
recorder (page 27).
recorder (page 27).
A
Connecting to a SCART (EURO AV)
input jack
Connect using a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be
sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be
connected. Also, when you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or
“RGB” in step 17 of Easy Setup (page 24), use a SCART
(EURO AV) cord that conforms to the selected signal.
sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be
connected. Also, when you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or
“RGB” in step 17 of Easy Setup (page 24), use a SCART
(EURO AV) cord that conforms to the selected signal.
Notes
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART (EURO
AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically
when you start playback. If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to
return the input to the TV.
when you start playback. If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to
return the input to the TV.
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “Line1
Output” to “Video.”
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART (EURO
AV) cord that has the full 21 pins. See your TV’s instruction manual
as well for this connection.
as well for this connection.
B
Connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the
yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks
(page 19).
yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks
(page 19).
C
Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy
high quality images.
high quality images.
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AC IN
LINE 2 OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
CB
Y
CR
LINE 4 IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
LINE 1 - TV
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3/DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
LINE 1 - TV
SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)
TV
to SCART
(EURO AV) input
(EURO AV) input
DVD recorder
to
i
LINE1-TV
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AC IN
LINE 2 OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
CB
Y
CR
LINE 4 IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
LINE 1 - TV
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3/DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
LINE 2 OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
VIDEO
DVD recorder
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)
Audio/video cord (supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
(yellow)
(yellow)
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AC IN
LINE 2 OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
CB
Y
CR
LINE 4 IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
LINE 1 - TV
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE 3/DECODER
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
INPUT
S VIDEO
LINE 2 OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
DVD recorder
to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)
S VIDEO cord (not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
,
continued