Basic Connections
ACheck contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” ( 16).
BSituate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect recorder to TV
TV aerial cable
Mains power cord
Back of recorder |
Mains outlet |
Initial Settings
Video Channel Set
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the
provided RF cable only (RF connection)...
AHold down 0 on the recorder until
the display panel shows the following.
BPress PR r or t on the remote control
to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table below).
1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H
Major Countries/Areas | TV System |
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New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, |
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Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi | B/G |
Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq |
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China, Mongolia, Russia | D/K |
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Hong Kong | I |
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Australia | H |
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CSet your TV to UHF channel 36.
● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on |
the screen as shown on the right, press OK or e |
and then go to step D. |
● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, |
press OK and then PR r or t to set the recorder to a vacant |
channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local |
station in your area. |
(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area... |
TV |
To AV input connectors
AV cable (not supplied)
To aerial terminal | RF cable | |
(supplied) | ||
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Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical |
white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step D. If not, |
DPress OK or e to finish video channel set.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the
provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection)...
AHold down 0 on the recorder until
the display panel shows the following.
RF Connection
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the rear of the recorder.
CConnect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT terminal on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial input terminal.
AV Connection
(improves picture quality during tape playback.) If your TV is equipped with AV input connectors
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the illustration.
BConnect an AV cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the recorder and the AV input connectors on the TV.
●Even if you are using AV cables to connect your recorder to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another.
BPress OK or e, then press PR t until
the display panel shows the following. Now the video channel is set to off (–
CPress OK or e to finish video channel set.
If Auto Set Up or Tuner Set has not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically.
DConnect recorder to mains
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
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