Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 27.

bNotes

•See “Specifications” (page 162) for a list of supplied accessories.

•Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

•You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

•Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Checking hookup and setting methods

The recorder incorporates both analogue and digital tuners. The programme guide and timer recording method differ depending on which one you select. Depending on the broadcasts you are receiving and your equipment, select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 131) when making connection C.

When you receive

Hookup

Programme guide

Timer recording using

 

 

 

programme guide

 

 

 

 

Freeview

A (page 18)

Digital Service

See page 53.

 

 

(page 50)

 

 

 

 

 

Both Freeview and

B (page 19)

Select Digital Service or

See page 53 when using

analogue terrestrial

 

GUIDE Plus+ (page 30).

Digital Service.

broadcasting

 

 

See page 66 when using

 

 

 

GUIDE Plus+.

 

 

 

 

Satellite, Cable

C (page 20)

GUIDE Plus+ (page 61)

See page 66.

 

 

 

 

Terrestrial

D (page 21)

GUIDE Plus+ (page 61)

See page 66.

 

 

 

 

bNote

Analogue broadcasts are scheduled to end at different times, depending on the country/area.

After analogue broadcasts end in your area, you will not be able to use hookup D to view TV broadcasts. At that time, change to hookup A to view digital broadcasts.

Settings and Hookups

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