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䡵L-2 INPUT—VIDEO / S-VIDEO
VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible only with
regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.
S-VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible with
Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS
picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that
is compatible with the Y/C signal.)
NOTE:
When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for
country setting, you cannot use decoder with this recorder.
Connecting to a satellite receiver
Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you
have a decoder, L-1 IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and
L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector.
Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.
●Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (墌10)
●To record a programme via the satellite receiver, set the input
mode to “L-2” by pressing AUX or PR r/t on the remote
control or PR+/– on the recorder.
●To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with
the satellite receiver.
●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 “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌10)
BConnect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the
decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART cable.
CPerform the procedure as described in “When receiving a
scrambled broadcast” (墌14).
Connecting/Using a stereo system
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.
Mode Set
You can change various mode settings.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Mode Set screen
Press MENU. Press rt to place the
pointer next to “MODE SET”, then press
OK or e.
BSelect mode
Press rt to place the pointer next to the
item you want to set.
CChange setting
Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the following table.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
䡵S-VHS ET —ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on VHS
cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this
function can be played back on most S-VHS recorders or VHS
recorders equipped with the S-VHS ET function or VHS recorder
equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up
on the display panel.
NOTES:
●Before recording, set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” (

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see below).
●You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function while recording
(墌7), timer-recording (墌8) or Instant Timer Recording (墌7)
or the “B.E.S.T.” function (

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see below) is in progress.
●The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.
●To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures
over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes
is recommended.
●Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET
recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve
even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording
quality before you start important recordings.
䡵B.E.S.T.—ON / OFF
When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system is
set to “ON”, the recorder checks the condition of the tape in use
during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the
highest-possible pictures. When B.E.S.T. works, “bESt” appears
blinking on the display panel. B.E.S.T. takes place whenever you
play back a tape or start recording after inserting a cassette.
NOTE:
The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then
starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or
programme completely, perform the following steps:
APress and hold 9, and press 7. After about 7seconds, the
recorder re-enters Record Pause mode.
BPress 4 to start recording.
System ConnectionsSubsidiary Settings
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
CLOCK SET
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