Sony HT-8800DP Operating Instructions (RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder) - Page 17

Hookups and Settings A Connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with this connection. Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with this connection. C Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. For details, see "Using the PROGRESSIVE button" (page 17). Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 74. If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack on the recorder (page 29). Using the PROGRESSIVE button By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the remote, you can select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: Interlace or Progressive. Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C above), and press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. "PROGRESSIVE" appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals. ◆Progressive Select this when: - your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the pictures will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select progressive signal output when either of the above conditions is not met. ◆Interlace Set to this position when: - your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO). z Hint When you select progressive signal output, you can finetune the signal according to the type of software you are watching (page 75). Note Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center. 17