System Connections
Connecting to a satellite receiver
Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO connector to TV’s connector, and EURO AV2 DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.
●To record a programme via the satellite receiver, set the input mode to “AV2” by pressing AV and/or
●To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with the decoder.
●For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite receiver and decoder.
Connecting/Using a decoder
You can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.
ASet “DECODER” to “ON”. ( 5)
BConnect the recorder’s EURO AV2 DECODER connector to the decoder’s
Connecting/Using a stereo system (HR-V505/V506/V507E only)
You can listen to the soundtrack through your stereo system. Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on the recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.
●When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, turn the TV’s volume down completely.
Subsidiary Settings
Child Lock
You can disable the recorder’s operations. While the recorder is turned on, press 
. “SAFE” appears on the screen.
To release the child lock, press 
on the remote control until the “OFF” blinks on the display panel.
●If any buttons on the recorder are pressed, “SAFE” appears on the screen and blinks on the display panel.
NOTES:
●When the child lock function is in use, keep the remote control out of the children’s reach.
●Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child lock function activated.
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