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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”. (墌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 SetYour 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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