Link Functions, Satellite Receiver Control Set

BSelect your country

Press rt to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK or e.

DConnect Satellite Controller to recorder

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel.

CSelect language

Press rt to place the pointer next to the desired language.

●You do not have to press OK; pressing OK enters AUTO SET/T-V LINK screen.

DReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable, the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

*Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape.

	Satellite receiver
Transmitter	To VCR
	To VCR
	connector

Satellite Controller	21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)	(not provided)
	To L-2 IN/
	DECODER
	Your recorder
	To SAT CONTROL

ETurn on satellite receiver

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

FAccess Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen

Press MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e.

GAccess Sat Control Set screen

Press rt to place the pointer next to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or e.

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT REC” to “ON”. ( 12)

HEnter satellite receiver’s brand

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the following list, then press OK.

●If the code you entered is invalid, the code field will be reset. Enter the correct code again.

Satellite Receiver Control Set

When you use an optional Satellite Controller and perform the following settings, you can control your satellite receiver’s channel for timer recording. Approximately 20 seconds before the timer recording starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and the Satellite Controller switches the satellite receiver’s channels.

NOTE:

The Satellite Controller does not function for 24 Hour Express Timer Programming.

ASituate Satellite Controller

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is unobstructed.

BAttach Satellite Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller.

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller

Your recorder(not provided) (suggested locations)

BRAND NAME	CODE	BRAND NAME	CODE

JVC	73	MASPRO	70
AMSTRAD	60, 61, 62, 63, 92	NOKIA	87, 94
CANAL	81	PACE	65, 67, 74, 86, 92
SATELLITE		PANASONIC	74, 92
CANAL +	81	PHILIPS	66, 84, 101
D-BOX	85	RADIX	78
ECHOSTAR	82	RFT	69
(VIA DIGITAL)		SABA	97
FINLUX	68	SAGEM	83, 90
FORCE	89	SALORA	68
GALAXIS	88	SAMSUNG	83
GRUNDIG	64, 65, 102	SIEMENS	64
HIRSCHMANN	64, 78, 99	SKYMASTER	69, 98
HUMAX	88	TECHNISAT	66, 100
ITT NOKIA	68	THOMSON	97
KATHREIN	70, 71, 96	TPS	83
LUXOR	68	TRIAX	91
MASCOM	93	WISI	64

ISelect satellite receiver’s channel for testing

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the channel position on the satellite receiver, then press OK. The recorder enters the test mode.

J Check result of the test

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 9 …

Press rt to place the pointer next to “CHANGED TO …”, then press OK or e to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly …

	C Make connections	Press rt to place the pointer next to “NOT CHANGED”, then
	Connect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite	press OK or e. Then perform the procedure again from step 8.
		NOTE:
	receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.	NOTE:

The Satellite Controller may not function properly with some types of satellite receiver.

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