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

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)
When you use an optional Satellite Controller and perform the
following settings, you can control your satellite receiver’s channel
for timer recording. Approximately 20seconds 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 24Hour 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.
CMake connections
Connect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite
receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.
DConnect Satellite Controller to recorder
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector
on the rear panel.
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.
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.
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.
JCheck result of the test
If the satellite receiver’s channel number
has been changed to the same one as you
set in step9
99
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…
Press rt to place the pointer next to “NOT CHANGED”, then
press OK or e. Then perform the procedure again from step8
88
8.
NOTE:
The Satellite Controller may not function properly with some types
of satellite receiver.
T-V Link FunctionsSatellite Receiver Control Set
Your recorder
Satellite receiver
Satellite Controller
(not provided)
(suggested locations)
BRAND NAME CODE BRAND NAME CODE
JVC
AMSTRAD
CANAL
SATELLITE
CANAL +
D-BOX
ECHOSTAR
(VIA DIGITAL)
FINLUX
FORCE
GALAXIS
GRUNDIG
HIRSCHMANN
HUMAX
ITT NOKIA
KATHREIN
LUXOR
MASCOM
73
60, 61, 62, 63, 92
81
81
85
82
68
89
88
64, 65, 102
64, 78, 99
88
68
70, 71, 96
68
93
MASPRO
NOKIA
PACE
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
RADIX
RFT
SABA
SAGEM
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SIEMENS
SKYMASTER
TECHNISAT
THOMSON
TPS
TRIAX
WISI
70
87, 94
65, 67, 74, 86, 92
74, 92
66, 84, 101
78
69
97
83, 90
68
83
64
69, 98
66, 100
97
83
91
64
Transmitter
Satellite Controller
(not provided)
Satellite receiver
To L-2 IN/
DECODER
To VCR
connector
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Your recorder
To SAT CONTROL
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