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Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (AV AUTO REC)

HDD
When connected to a satellite receiver, etc.
with a timer recording function, this Recorder
can be used to automatically record the timer
program. (Refer to the operation manual of
the satellite receiver, etc. for instructions on
how to set the timer program.)
Example: Use of AV AUTO REC Function
Satellite
receiver, etc.
Set timer
program
2:00 AM 3:00 AM 4:00 AM 5:00 AM
2:00 AM 3:00 AM 4:00 AM 5:00 AM
Recording
begins Recording
ends Recording
begins Recording
ends
Power OFF Power
OFF
Timer
Program
Timer
Program
Power ON
Records
timer program
Records
timer program
Power ON
Set AV AUTO
REC function
This Recorder
Important!
• The AV AUTO REC function only operates
when used with a satellite receiver, etc.
with timer recording functions.
• The AV AUTO REC function will only
operate when the satellite receiver, etc. is
connected to the LINE IN 1 (AUTO REC)
jacks on the rear of the Recorder.
• AV AUTO REC function is a function to
record to HDD. You cannot use this
function to record to DVD.
• Recording mode is set to FINE when
recorded using AV AUTO REC. You
cannot choose any other recording mode.

Connecting to a Satellite

Receiver, etc.

To use the AV AUTO REC function, connect
the satellite receiver, etc. to the LINE IN 1 (AV
AUTO REC) jacks on the rear of the Re-
corder.
Satellite receiver, etc.
The Recorder
To LINE IN 1
(AV AUTO REC) jacks
Video/audio cable
(supplied)
To video/audio
output jacks

Recording with

AV AUTO REC

1

Set up the satellite receiver, etc.

• Set the recording timer on the satellite
receiver, etc. for the program you
wish to record. (Refer to the operation
manual of the satellite receiver, etc.
for instructions on how to set the
program timer.)
2

Turn off the satellite receiver, etc.

3
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1Press HDD to select HDD

mode.
•HDD button on the front of the
Recorder lights up.
22
22

2Press INPUT to select “L1”

(LINE IN 1 [AV AUTO REC]).

4

Select external audio.

• Set “EXTERNAL AUDIO” of “REC.
FUNCTION” to “STEREO” or “DUAL
MONO” (page 98).
• Set “DUAL MONO REC. SET” of
“REC. FUNCTION” to either “L CH” or
“R CH” when you set “HI SP DUB
PRIORITY” to “YES” (page 98).
5

Press POWER to turn off the

Recorder.

6

Press and hold AV AUTO REC

(under the cover) for more than

two seconds.

• External automatic recording function
switches on or off every time you
operate this function.
• “AUTO REC” is displayed on the front
display panel (page 18).
• Recording automatically starts and
stops when the Recorder receives a
signal from satellite receiver, etc. at
start time and stop time.
NOTE
• When recording PPV (pay-per-view)
programs of satellite broadcasts, always
make sure to set the satellite receiver, etc.
to “Record”. Certain programs may not be
recorded or require additional charges for
recording.
• Use AV AUTO REC in combination with a
satellite receiver, etc. equipped with a timer
recording function.
• Since the power of this Recorder is
switched on after the video signal from a
satellite receiver, etc. has been received,
the start of a program may not be
recorded.
• When using AV AUTO REC function, it is
recommended that you set the timer
recording start time a little earlier than
usual.