●To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the video channel.

With AV connection

Press PR – until the display panel shows “1 – –” (or “2 – –”). Now the video channel is set to off. Then press OK.

●To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.

ECheck results

If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode. Then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but

Clock Set has not, “1” is displayed.

ATurn on the TV and select its video

channel or AV mode. Then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

BPerform “Clock Set” ( 13).

If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed. Make sure the cables are connected

properly. Turn off the recorder once, then turn the recorder back on again. The Country Set screen appears on the screen. Perform “Auto Set Up” ( 4) or “Preset Download” again.

Preset Download

—Auto Channel Set by downloading preset data from TV/ Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program Number Set

*If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock manually ( 13).

ATTENTION:

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

*Compatible with TVs 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.

Before starting:

Perform steps 1 – 2 of “Auto Set Up” ( 4).

APerform Preset Download

Press rt to place the pointer next to“T-V

LINK” and press OK or e.

●If you are using the display panel, press rtto select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

●Do NOT press any button during Preset Download. When Preset Download is completed, “COMPLETED” appears for about

5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

BCheck results

Perform step 5 of “Auto Set Up” ( 4).

CSet video channel to off

Perform “Video Channel Set” ( 15).

NOTES:

●Depending on the area, the recorder cannot perform Auto Set Up or Preset Download properly.

●In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

●If you have moved to a different area, perform “Video Channel Set” ( 15) (with RF connection), “Tuner Set” ( 13) and “Clock Set” ( 13) as required.

●If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform “Tuner Set” ( 13) and, if necessary, “Video Channel Set” ( 15).

Language Set

You can change the language setting manually as required.

A Access Main Menu screen, then AutoChannel Set screen

Press MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next to “AUTO CH SET”, then press OK or e.

B Select your country

Press rtto 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.

T-V Link Functions

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 TVs 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)

Satellite Receiver Control Set

When you use an optional Satellite Controller and perform the following settings, you can control your satellite receiver’s channel for timer recording. Approximately 20 seconds before the timer recording starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and the Satellite Controller switches the satellite receiver’s channels.

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.

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller

Your recorder(not provided) (suggested locations)

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