Sony SVR-3000 User Guide

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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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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.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Note to the CATV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, 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.

Attention

Telephone Line Interruption

Periodically, the SVR Recorder dials in to the TiVo Personal TV Service, via your telephone line using a toll free or local number. If you pick up your telephone during the time information is being transferred, you will hear static noise. If you would like to use your telephone while the information is being transferred you can hang up and pick up your telephone again. The SVR Recorder will disconnect and allow you to place your call. You can also interrupt the transfer at any time by temporarily unplugging the phone line from the receiver.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The SVR Recorder is intended for use only within the United States.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the SVR Recorder. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

TiVo Service Number: 110-

Customer Support

For Hardware and Installation

To arrange for the installation of your SVR Recorder, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system.

For general information, or to resolve problems related to the operation of your SVR Recorder, please contact your Sony dealer or visit Sony website at http://www.sony.com/service. If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions, call the Sony Direct Response Center at 1-877-585- SONY (7669) or http://www.sel.sony.com/service.

TiVo Service and Activation

To use most of the features of your SVR Recorder, you will need to activate the TiVo Service. You can activate the TiVo Service on the web at http:// www.tivo.com/activate, or by calling TiVo Customer Care at 1-877-367- 8486). TiVo Customer Care can also help you if you have questions about your channel lineup, program guide data, or on screen messages.

Macrovision Information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited pay per view uses only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note on Recording Programming

Programming may be recorded for home viewing only. All other recording is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be recorded. An additional recording fee may be applied. Call your program providers for details.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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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:

15Do 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.

16Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There many be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

17Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

18Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

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Table of contents

	Getting Started	26	Example 6: Satellite or cable box with IR input, and a VCR,
7	Overview	28	using RF cables
8	Carton Contents		Example 7: Satellite and antenna or cable, with a VCR
9	Parts, Controls, and Functions	30	Example 8: Satellite and cable with boxes, with a VCR
	9 Front Panel	32	Continuing Your Connection Steps
	10 Back Panel	35	Back Panel Connections Reference
	11 Remote Control	39	General Hints
	13Installing Batteries		Setting Up Your System
	Connecting Your Equipment	41	Programming Your Remote Control
15	Connection Examples		Additional Information
16	Example 1: Antenna or cable, with a VCR, and splitting the	45
	signal		Troubleshooting
18	Example 2: Antenna or cable, with a VCR	51	Specifications
20	Example 3: Antenna or cable, without a VCR	52	FCC Regulations and Information

22Example 4: Satellite set-top box with serial connection, and a VCR, using S-Video cables

24Example 5: Satellite set-top box with IR input, and a VCR, using S-Video cables

About This Installation Guide

This Installation Guide is part of the complete documentation for your SVR Recorder. This Installation Guide describes how to connect the

SVR Recorder and activate the TiVo Service. The Start Here poster provides an easy to read summary of this Installation Guide. The TiVo Viewer’s Guide provides detailed information about how to use your TiVo Service, and how to use the different features of this product.

The TiVo Viewer’s Guide and this Installation Guide contain some sections with the same name, such as the Troubleshooting section, and similar or related information. These sections are in fact different, but do relate to each other. You will find information regarding connections and activating the TiVo Service in this Installation Guide. You will find information about the different features of the SVR Recorder, and using the TiVo Service, in the TiVo Viewer’s Guide.

A Note provides information that may be necessary to complete the task.

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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. However, the SVR Recorder should always be connected to your phone line.

You can find detailed instructions for connecting your SVR Recorder on the

Start Here poster and in “Connecting Your Equipment” on page 15.

1 Connect Your SVR Recorder.

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Note

This Installation Guide describes how to connect the SVR Recorder and activate the TiVo Service. The Start Here poster provides an easy to read summary of this Installation Guide. The TiVo Viewer’s Guide provides detailed information about how to use your TiVo Service.

2 Complete Guided Setup,

and activate your TiVo

Service.

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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

Size AA (R6)

batteries

S-Video cable

Audio/Video cables

Notes

•Your SVR Recorder comes with 25 feet of

phone cord for you to use to connect to		Serial Control cable
your nearest phone jack. You don’t need a	Phone splitter
dedicated phone line (your SVR Recorder
only needs to share the phone line for five
to ten minutes a day), but you may wish to
consider installing a jack nearby.	Phone cord	IR Control cable

•Your SVR Recorder cannot be used with any

digital phone system. Doing so will damage
your SVR Recorder and void your warranty.	IR Emitters

POWER

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

SELECT

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Parts, Controls, and Functions

Front Panel

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4 2

5 6

7

1Power button/LED

Green indicates that the SVR Recorder is powered on.

BConnecting LED

Amber indicates that the SVR recorder is connecting to the telephone line.

CRemote Control Signal Reception Window

Receives control signals from your Remote Control.

DRecording LED

Red indicates that the SVR Recorder is recording a program.

Yellow indicates that the SVR Recorder is currently using the telephone line to call the TiVo Service.

The LED may appear orange if the unit is both recording a program and using the telephone line.

ELIVE TV/GUIDE button

Switches between live TV and program guide.

FSELECT buttons

Select (chooses) the currently highlighted item in a menu.

GNavigation arrows

Moves the highlighted area or cursor left, right, up, or down.

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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.

1 3 2 4

7 8

1Cntrl (control) Out Serial jack

Connect to your satellite set-top box so the SVR Recorder can change channels on your satellite set-top box (see page 35).

BA/V Input jacks

a)Connect the right (red) and left (white) jacks to the cable box or satellite receiver audio output jacks of the same color (see page 36).

b)Connect the composite video (yellow) jack to the cable box or satellite receiver composite video output (see page 36).

c)Connect the S-Video jack to the cable box or satellite receiver S-Video output jack if available. This connection provides a better picture than the composite video connection (see page 37).

CA/V Output jacks

a)Connect the right (red) and left (white) jacks to the TV, VCR and/ or audio system audio input jacks of the same color (two sets available) (see page 37).

b)Connect the composite video (yellow) jack to the TV and/or VCR composite video input (two jacks available) (see page 37).

c)Connect the S-Video jack to the TV S-Video input jack if available. This connection provides a better picture than the composite video connection (see page 37).

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DRF In

Connect to your off-air antenna or cable service if you do not have a digital satellite receiver or cable box so the

SVR Recorder can receive sound and pictures (see page 38).

ERF Out

Connect to your TV if your TV does not have A/V inputs so you can view sound and pictures (see page 38).

FCh 3|4 switch

Set to the channel that does not broadcast a station in your area. Tune your TV to this channel to view sound and pictures from the SVR Recorder if you connected your TV using

RF Out (see page 38).

GCntrl (control) Out IR jack

Connect to your satellite or cable set-top box so the SVR Recorder can change channels on your satellite or cable set-top box (see page 35).

HPhone Line jack

Connect to your phone line so the SVR Recorder can receive program and other information from the TiVo Service

(see page 35).

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				qd
	1	2	3	qf
2	4	5	6
	7	8	9
3	CLEAR	0	ENTER	qg
			JUMP
				qh
			LIVE TV
4				qj
	LIST		GUIDE

5 SELECT

	6	PLAY	SLOW		qk
	7
					ql
	8	BACK	PAUSE	FWD
	9	REPLAY REC ON/OFF ADVANCE			w;
					wa
	q;
		VOL	CH		ws
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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.

1MUTING button

Mutes the sound of your TV. See “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 41 to set up the Remote Control to operate your TV.

BNumber keys

Enter numbers for changing channels and entering setup information.

CCLEAR button

Closes the Program Banner and Status Bar, and clears the text characters you enter in any text entry box.

DLIST button

Opens the “Now Playing List” of recorded programs.

ENavigation arrows and SELECT buttons

Moves the highlighted area or cursor left, right, up, or down, and chooses (selects) the currently highlighted item in a menu.

FThumbs Down button

Use to indicate that you don’t like a program. You can apply up to three thumbs down for any program.

GPLAY button

Plays a program at normal speed.

HPAUSE button

Pauses playback. Once in pause mode, you can use the BACK and FWD (forward) buttons to reverse or advance frame-by-frame.

IBACK button

Plays a program in reverse fast search mode. Shows a program in reverse frame-by-frame when in pause mode.

J(Instant) REPLAY button

Replays the previous eight seconds of the current program.

KVOL (volume) +/– buttons

Controls the volume of your TV. See “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 51 to set up the Remote Control to operate your TV or audio system.

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LTV 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. When in stand-by mode, the unit can record selected and suggested programs and connect to the TiVo Service as needed.

NRemote Active LED

Flashes while the Remote Control is transmitting signals or being programmed.

OENTER/JUMP button

Sets the currently entered number as the channel to watch, or jumps back to the previously set channel.

PTiVo button

Opens TiVo Central, which provides access to features and options.

QLIVE TV/GUIDE button

Switches between live TV and program guide.

RThumbs Up button

Use to indicate that you like a program. You can apply up to three thumbs up for any program.

SSLOW button

Plays a program in slow speed.

TFWD (forward) button

Plays a program in fast search mode. Shows a program frame-by-frame when in pause mode.

UADVANCE button

Advances the viewing of a program either to the end of a recorded program or to the current time in LIVE TV.

VREC (record) ON/OFF button

Starts or stops recording of the current program.

WCH (channel) +/– or PAGE buttons

Changes the SVR Recorder’s program channel shown on your TV. Also pages up and down in channel and program listing guides.

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Notes

•When the batteries become weak, the Remote Active LED flashes. If the Remote Control does not work properly, the batteries may be weak.

•When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new ones. Do not mix different types of batteries together.

•When you remove the batteries, any manufacturer codes you’ve programmed may be erased. To program the Remote Control again, see “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 41.

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).

1 Pull the latch and lift the cover to open the battery compartment.

2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied).

Be sure to match the + and – marks on the batteries with the + and – marks inside the battery compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Insert the tabs on the cover into the gaps in the rear of the battery compartment. Then, lower the cover onto the Remote Control until you hear the latch click.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Note

Your SVR Recorder is not designed for carrying heavy loads such as a TV. Structurally, the SVR Recorder is only capable of supporting the weight of one or two common consumer components such as VCRs, DVD players or A/V Receivers (provided they have four good, broad, padded feet for distribution of the weight near the corners of the SVR Recorder).

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.

Example 1: Antenna or cable, with a VCR, and splitting the signal (see page 16)
Example 2: Antenna or cable, with a VCR (see page 18)
	Connecting Equipment
Example 3: Antenna or cable, without a VCR (see page 20)
Example 4: Satellite set-top box with serial connection, and a VCR, using S-Video
cables (see page 22)	Your
Example 5: Satellite set-top box with IR input, and a VCR, using S-Video cables
(see page 24)
Example 6: Satellite or cable box with IR input, and a VCR, using RF cables (see
page 26)
Example 7: Satellite and antenna or cable, with a VCR (see page 28)
Example 8: Satellite and cable with boxes, with a VCR (see page 30)
If you have trouble or if your configuration isn’t covered by one of these examples, see
“Back Panel Connections Reference” on page 35.
If you have a more advanced system (perhaps including a stereo game system, laser
disc player, or switch box), see “General Hints” on page 39.

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Note

If you have cable with a set-top box and if you want to split the signal, use the following procedure.

1Attach the RF splitter to the RF Coaxial cable coming out of the wall, before it connects to the cable box.

2Connect one of the RF Coaxial cables coming from the RF splitter to the RF In jack on the back of your set-top box.

3Connect the set-top box’s RF Out jack to the SVR Recorder’s RF In jack using an RF Coaxial cable. This will let the SVR Recorder record your premium channels normally.

4Attach the other RF Coaxial cable coming from the RF splitter to your TV or VCR’s RF In. You won’t be able to watch premium channels with this connection, but other channels will work fine if your TV or VCR is cable-ready (which most are).

16 Connection Examples

Example 1: Antenna or cable, with a VCR, and splitting the signal

	Splitter
		OUT
		IN
		OUT
SVR
Recorder
		Antenna
VCR	Audio	In	or
	R	L Video
	IN	Ch
	OUT	3/4	RF
			Out

Optional

TV

Antenna In

Audio Video S-Video

A

R L

B

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Notes

•Make sure that all of your TV equipment is turned off, including unplugging your SVR Recorder.

•If your TV has only one audio jack instead of two, connect just the white audio cable, and leave the red audio cable disconnected.

Use this example if you have an antenna or cable without a set-top box, you have a VCR, and you want to split your signal to watch one program while you record another.

You’ll need to purchase an RF signal splitter or switch box and at least two extra RF cables

at your local electronics store.

1 Connect the program source cable to the SVR Recorder using the splitter.

The program source cable is the cable that your cable company installed, or the one that’s connected to your antenna.

If your TV or VCR can accept multiple inputs, use an RF signal splitter. Once connected, you can switch between watching your SVR Recorder and watching your VCR or TV by changing the “Input” or “Source” on your TV using the appropriate button on your TV’s remote.

Attach your existing program source cable to the Input section of the RF splitter. Then connect the splitter to the RF In jack on the back of the SVR Recorder using an RF Coaxial cable.

2 Connect the other splitter output to your TV.

Use another RF Coaxial cable to connect the other output of the splitter directly to your TV.

Once connected, you can switch between watching TiVo and watching TV in bypass mode using your TV’s “Input”, “Source”, or “TV/Video” button (on either your TV or the TV’s remote).

3 Continue.

Now continue with step 3 on page 32.

Connection Examples

Your Connecting

Equipment

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Note

Make sure that all of your TV equipment is

turned off, including unplugging your SVR

Recorder.

18 Connection Examples

Example 2: Antenna or cable, with a VCR

SVR

Recorder

	Audio	Antenna
VCR		In
	IN	Ch
	R	L Video
	OUT	3/4 RF
		Out

Optional

TV

Antenna In

Audio Video S-Video

A

R L

B

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