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●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” (墌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” (墌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 (墌13).
A
TTENTION:
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 s teps 1
11
1–2
22
2 of “Auto Set Up” (墌4).
APerform Preset Download
Press RT to place the pointer next to “T-V
LINK” and press OK or .
●If you are using the display panel, press
RT to select “CH––” and press OK or
.
●Do NOT press any button during Preset Download. When Preset
Download is completed, “COMPLETED” appears for about
5seconds, then t he normal screen appears.
BCheck results
Perform s tep 5
55
5 of “Auto Set Up” (墌4).
CSet video channel to off
Perform “Video Channel Set” (墌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” (墌15) (with RF connection), “Tuner Set” (墌13) and
“Clock Set” (墌13) as required.
●If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform “Tuner
Set” (墌13) and, if necessary, “Video Channel Set” (墌15).
Language Set
You can change the language setting manually as required.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Auto

Channel Set screen

Press MENU. Press RT to place the
pointer next to “AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or .
BSelect your country
Press RT to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK
or .
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 wit h 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”. (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 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.
T-V Link FunctionsSatellite Receiver Control Set
Your recorder
Satellite receiver
Satellite Controller
(not provided)
(suggested locations)
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