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
Aerial connector
Back of TV
TV aerial cable
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Initial Settings
After the 1 is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, the recorder starts Auto Set Up.
Before starting:
●Perform “Basic Connections”.
●Set the TV to its AV mode (with AV connection) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection).
Auto Set Up
—Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program Number Set
*If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock manually ( 13).
ATTENTION:
While performing Auto Set Up for the first time,
●do NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply (AC)
●do NOT press any button unless instructed
●ensure that Auto Set Up is not interrupted while the operation is still in progress
ATurn on recorder
Press 1. The Country Set screen appears on the screen.
● If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on- screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” ( 15).
BSelect your country
Mains power cord
Back of recorder
ANT. IN
Press RT to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK. The language is automatically selected for the
●If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, the Language Set screen appears. Press RT to place the pointer next to the
desired language, then press OK.
● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, the Clock Set screen appears. Press RTuntil the desired time
appears, then press OK or 
. Set the date and year in the same way. (Holding RT changes the time in
RF OUT |
Mains outlet
RF Connection
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the rear of the recorder.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.
AV Connection
If your TV is equipped with a
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the illustration.
B Connect an optional
DConnect recorder to mains
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
intervals, or changes the date in
CPerform Auto Set Up
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the “q” mark on the TV screen moves from left to right.
DConfirm/Set video channel
With RF connection
The video channel that is shown on the display panel is your video channel. Press OK.
● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in step 2, “2” appears instead of “1”.
●To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the video channel.
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