Sony RDR GX257 Operating Instructions - Page 10
Hookups and Settings, Hooking Up the Recorder - power cord
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Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder, and step 6 to make the initial settings for the recorder (page 18). Do not connect the mains lead (the AC power cord) until you reach "Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead (Power Cord)" on page 15. b Notes • See "Specifications" (page 81) for a list of supplied accessories. • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the mains lead (the power cord) of each component before connecting. Step 1: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does not include a TV tuner. To record TV programs on this recorder, you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ video output jacks. If you have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder to your VCR using an audio/video cord. In this way, you will be able to record TV programs. You cannot record on this recorder if you have: - a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs. - cable with no cable box. - antenna only (no cable TV). In the cases above, contact your cable service or satellite service company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function This function allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller (page 11). After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 19). 10