Pioneer DVR-3100 operating instructions Connecting up Extra features for use with compatible TVs

Connecting up

Extra features for use with compatible TVs

When this recorder is connected to a TV that features T-V Link, EasyLink, MegaLogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (not supplied), the following functions are available:

•Direct TV recording

•Channel preset download

•Electronic Program Guide (EPG) download

•TV auto power on

•System configuration

Direct TV recording

Direct TV recording allows you to record the TV program that you’re watching, without having to worry about whether this recorder is set to the same channel. See Direct recording from TV on page 48 for more on this feature.

Channel preset download

This feature allows you to set up the channel presets of this recorder very simply using the channel presets and preset names already in your TV. See Switching on and setting up on page 25 and Auto Channel Setting :

Download from TV on page 78 for more on this feature.

EPG download

EPG download allows you to program a timer recording directly from the electronic program guide displayed on your TV.

See the manual that came with your TV for more information on how to use this feature. Note that the SP and LP options displayed on your TV correspond to the SP and LP recording modes on this recorder.

TV auto power on

When you play a disc in this recorder, the TV automatically turns on and switches to the correct video input. See the manual that came with your TV for how to use this feature.

System configuration

Basic settings, including language, country and TV screen size (aspect ratio), can be downloaded from your TV to help set up this recorder for use.

Note

•For further details and compatibility information, see also the manual that came with your TV.

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