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Sony SVR-3000 Installation Manual

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01_COV.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM
3-078-316-01
Digital Network Recorder

Installation Guide

Please use this manual first
SVR-3000
© 2002 by Sony Electronics Inc.
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    01_COV.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM 3-078-316-01 Digital Network Recorder Installation Guide Please use this manual first SVR-3000 © 2002 by Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 2 02_GET.fm Page 2 Friday, July 12, 2002 4:29 PM Sony is a registered trade mark of Sony Corporation. TiVo, TV your way, TiVo Central, the TiVo logo, the series 2 logo, Season Pass are trademarks of TiVo Inc. © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 3 For general information, or to resolve problems related to the operation of Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, your SVR Recorder, please contact your Sony dealer or visit Sony website in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    02_GET.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 7, 2002 1:32 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 5 02_GET.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 7, 2002 1:40 PM When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    02_GET.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 7, 2002 6:15 PM Table of contents Getting Started 26 Example 6: Satellite or cable box with IR input, and a VCR, using RF cables 7 Overview 28 Example 7: Satellite and antenna or cable, with a VCR 8 Carton Contents 30 Example 8: Satellite and cable with boxes, with a VCR 9 Parts, Controls, and Functions...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    01_COV.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Getting Started Overview Your SVR Recorder comes complete with everything you need to enjoy and enhance your television viewing experience. You’ll need to have a standard phone line (analog) for the SVR Recorder to use. You do not need to install a new phone jack or phone number for the SVR Recorder to work.

  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    01_COV.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Carton Contents Check your carton to make sure all of the following items are included. If you are missing any items, contact your Sony dealer. SVR Recorder Remote Control POWER Size AA (R6)

  • Page 9: Parts, Controls, And Functions

    02_GET.fm Page 9 Wednesday, July 17, 2002 4:28 PM Parts, Controls, and Functions Front Panel 1 Power button/LED Green indicates that the SVR Recorder is powered on. B Connecting LED Amber indicates that the SVR recorder is connecting to the telephone line. C Remote Control Signal Reception Window Receives control signals from your Remote Control.

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    02_GET.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 8:58 PM Back Panel This section provides a brief explanation of the jacks and switch on the back panel and where they are located. You can find detailed information about each jack and switch, and how it is used, on the page number indicated in parentheses. D RF In 1 Cntrl (control) Out Serial jack Connect to your satellite set-top box so the SVR Recorder can...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    01_COV.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Remote Control Use the Remote Control to complete Guided Setup and activate your TiVo Service. For complete instructions on how to use the Remote Control, refer to the TiVo Viewer’s Guide. POWER MUTING 1 MUTING button...
  • Page 12 01_COV.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM L TV POWER button Turns your TV or audio system on and off. See “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 41 to set up the Remote Control to operate your TV. M (Stand-by) POWER button Puts your SVR Recorder into and out of stand-by mode.

  • Page 13: Installing Batteries

    01_COV.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Installing Batteries Before you can use the Remote Control, you must insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this Remote Control to operate other audio/video equipment, such as a TV or stereo, you must program the Remote Control (see page 41).
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  • Page 15: Connecting Your Equipment

    01_COV.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Your Equipment Connection Examples This section provides examples showing how to connect the SVR Recorder to your existing antenna, cable, satellite, or audio-visual system. Choose the example closest to your configuration and follow the steps in that section.

  • Page 16: Example 1: Antenna Or Cable, With A Vcr, And Splitting The Signal

    03_hookup.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 9:02 PM Note Example 1: Antenna or cable, with a VCR, and splitting the signal If you have cable with a set-top box and if you want to split the signal, use the following Splitter procedure.
  • Page 17 01_COV.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Use this example if you have an antenna or cable without a set-top box, you have a Notes VCR, and you want to split your signal to watch one program while you record another. •...

  • Page 18: Example 2: Antenna Or Cable, With A Vcr

    03_hookup.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 9:03 PM Example 2: Antenna or cable, with a VCR Note Make sure that all of your TV equipment is turned off, including unplugging your SVR Recorder Recorder. Antenna Audio Video Antenna In Audio Video S-Video...
  • Page 19 01_COV.book Page 19 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Use this example if you have an antenna or cable without a cable box, and you have a VCR, and you do not need to split your signal in order to watch one program while you record another.

  • Page 20: Example 3: Antenna Or Cable, Without A Vcr

    03_hookup.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 9:05 PM Example 3: Antenna or cable, without a VCR Note Make sure that all of your TV equipment is Cable or Antenna turned off, including unplugging your SVR Recorder. Recorder Antenna In Audio Video S-Video...
  • Page 21 01_COV.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Use this example if you have an antenna or cable without a cable box, or you do not have a VCR. Find your program source cable. The program source cable is the cable that your cable company installed, or the one that’s connected to your antenna.

  • Page 22: Example 4: Satellite Set-Top Box With Serial Connection, And A Vcr, Using S-Video Cables

    Cntrl Out IR jack and the IR Control cable instead. Antenna Audio Video * Some RCA or Sony satellite receivers have a Home Control Cable connector. (similar to phone jack, but larger). Antenna In Audio Video...
  • Page 23 01_COV.book Page 23 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Use this example if you have a satellite set-top box with a serial connection, and your satellite set-top box uses S-video cables. Note Connect the SVR Recorder to your satellite set-top box. A serial connection works better than IR, so Connect one end of the Serial Control cable (supplied) to the Cntrl Out Serial In use serial when possible.

  • Page 24: Example 5: Satellite Set-Top Box With Ir Input, And A Vcr, Using S-Video Cables

    03_hookup.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 9:06 PM Example 5: Satellite set-top box with IR input, and a VCR, using Notes S-Video cables • Make sure that all of your TV equipment is turned off, including unplugging your SVR Recorder. Satellite Antenna Outputs...
  • Page 25 01_COV.book Page 25 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Use this example if you have a satellite set-top box and VCR, no Serial Control jack, and your satellite set-top box uses S-Video cables. Connect the SVR Recorder to your satellite box. Since you use a satellite set-top box to receive your television signal, the SVR Recorder needs to be able to change channels on your box in order to record shows and display live TV.

  • Page 26: Example 6: Satellite Or Cable Box With Ir Input, And A Vcr, Using Rf Cables

    03_hookup.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 9:07 PM Example 6: Satellite or cable box with IR input, and a VCR, using Notes RF cables • Make sure all of your TV equipment is turned off, including unplugging your SVR Recorder. Cable In Cable •...
  • Page 27 01_COV.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Use this example if you have a cable or satellite set-top box, the satellite box has no serial input jack, and the cable or satellite box has no Composite Video and L/R audio output jacks.

  • Page 28: Example 7: Satellite And Antenna Or Cable, With A Vcr

    03_hookup.fm Page 28 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 9:07 PM Example 7: Satellite and antenna or cable, with a VCR Notes • Make sure that all of your TV equipment is Satellite turned off, including unplugging your SVR Satellite Serial Satellite Outputs Control Recorder.
  • Page 29 01_COV.book Page 29 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Use this example if you have a satellite set-top box and either an antenna or cable (with no cable box), and a VCR. Notes Connect the SVR Recorder to your satellite box. •...

  • Page 30: Example 8: Satellite And Cable With Boxes, With A Vcr

    03_hookup.fm Page 30 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 9:08 PM Example 8: Satellite and cable with boxes, with a VCR Notes • Make sure that all of your TV equipment is Cable turned off, including unplugging your Antenna Outputs Cable Box SVR Recorder.
  • Page 31 01_COV.book Page 31 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Use this example if you have both a satellite set-top box and a cable set-top box. Notes Connect the SVR Recorder to your satellite box and your cable • Since you use both a satellite and cable box.

  • Page 32: Continuing Your Connection Steps

    Recorder output to your VCR input. • S-Video cable, along with the Left/Right (white and red) Audio cable (best) IR Output to Sony VCR • Composite Video (yellow) and Left/Right Audio (white and red) (better) To cable/satellite box if needed •...
  • Page 33 01_COV.book Page 33 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Notes 3b IR Output to VCR - Sony VCRs only. If you own a Sony VCR, you can use the IR Control cable (supplied) to save • If you have a VCR that has S-Video inputs programs to a videotape in the VCR using the “Save to my VCR function”.
  • Page 34 01_COV.book Page 34 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Connect the SVR Recorder to your telephone line. Connect the SVR Recorder to your home telephone line. Use the phone cord (supplied). If you do not have a spare telephone jack for the SVR Recorder, you can plug the phone splitter (supplied) into your telephone jack.

  • Page 35: Back Panel Connections Reference

    01_COV.book Page 35 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Back Panel Connections Reference This section describes the use of the connection jacks and switch on the back panel of the SVR Recorder. The cables are illustrated on page 8, and the back panel is illustrated on page 10.
  • Page 36 01_COV.book Page 36 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM You can also use the IR Control cable to save programs to your Sony VCR. Plug the supplied IR Control cable into the Cntrl Out IR jack on the back of the SVR Recorder.
  • Page 37 01_COV.book Page 37 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM S-Video Input S-Video will result in a higher quality image than composite video, so use this jack if you have a satellite set-top box or cable set-top box that features an S-Video out jack. Connect the S-Video Out from your set-top box to the SVR Recorder using the S-Video cable (supplied).
  • Page 38 03_hookup.fm Page 38 Monday, July 15, 2002 7:52 PM RF In If you have cable or an antenna and don’t have a satellite set-top box or cable set-top box, connect your cable or antenna to the SVR Recorder using your existing coaxial cable (the one coming out of the wall).

  • Page 39: General Hints

    01_COV.book Page 39 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM General Hints • Study the “Back Panel Connections Reference” section on page 35 to learn what jacks are available on your SVR Recorder. • Make sure the SVR Recorder receives its signal from your TV source. Work out where your TV signal comes from (satellite, cable or antenna).
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  • Page 41: Setting Up Your System

    01_COV.book Page 41 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Setting Up Your System Programming Your Remote Control You can set your Remote Control to control your TV’s power, muting, and volume by using the “Remote Control Setup” option on the Messages & Setup screen. Or you can set your Remote Control to control the volume on your stereo if you have it connected to your TV.
  • Page 42 01_COV.book Page 42 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Enter the Remote Control code. When you select your TV brand, you will see a screen with one or more four-digit codes for your TV. a) Cover the end of the Remote Control with your hand to shield the IR Emitter. b) On the Remote Control, press and hold the TiVo and TV POWER buttons simultaneously for about three seconds, until the remote’s LED illuminates.
  • Page 43 01_COV.book Page 43 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Learning Mode Method Note The Remote Control has the ability to “learn” codes from your TV (and/or audio • You can program the following keys with system) remote. This method works for every remote controlled TV (or stereo). the Learning Remote method: TV POWER, VOL (volume) +/–, and Put the Remote Control in learning mode.
  • Page 44 01_COV.book Page 44 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Code Search Method Note Another method of programming the Remote Control to operate your TV and/or stereo system is the code search method. The Remote Control has hundreds of available • In this method, when you find the correct codes.

  • Page 45: Additional Information

    TiVo: http://www.tivo.com You can also call Sony at 1-877-585-Sony (7669) When you call either TiVo or Sony, you will need to reference your model and serial number located on the inside of the back cover of this Installation Guide. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 46 01_COV.book Page 46 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Symptom Solution My SVR Recorder isn’t making the • Do not use a wireless phone connection. setup phone calls. • Verify that your phone line is working by connecting a phone to the phone cord and checking for a dial tone.
  • Page 47 01_COV.book Page 47 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Symptom Solution On the “Channels You Watch” screen, From within Guided Setup, go left to the Cable Providers and Cable Lineups some or all of my lineup information is screens and verify that you chose the correct cable/satellite provider and lineup. You incorrect.
  • Page 48 01_COV.book Page 48 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Symptom Solution My channels aren’t changing. If you use a satellite set-top box with a Serial Control cable: (continued) • Make sure the set-top box is turned on. • Is the Serial Control cable plugged into the upper serial jack on the back of the SVR Recorder? •...
  • Page 49 01_COV.book Page 49 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Symptom Solution When I power on my TV, I see a blue Your SVR Recorder is having trouble tuning to the channel you are on. Follow these screen with a frowning TiVo in the steps to restore the video: upper left corner of my screen.
  • Page 50 01_COV.book Page 50 Wednesday, July 10, 2002 3:33 PM Symptom Solution Audio/Video is out of sync. • Try changing channels. • Press the PAUSE button on the Remote Control, move back a frame or two, then press PAUSE again to resume play. •...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    05_info.fm Page 51 Friday, July 12, 2002 4:29 PM Specifications Inputs and outputs Supplied accessories Video In Remote Control (1) S-Video 4-pin mini DIN (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Composite Video RCA (1) Audio/Video cables (1) Video Out IR Control cable (two IR emitters) (2) S-Video 4-pin mini DIN (2) Serial Control cable (1) Composite Video RCA (2)
  • Page 52 (e.g.,03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. If this equipment SVR-3000 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as...
  • Page 53 If you have any questions about this product, you may However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this call: Sony Customer Information Center equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
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