AConnecting to a SCART input jack

Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure of a firm connection to avoid hum and noise.

See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. When you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in “Easy Setup” (page 34), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

BConnecting to a video input jack

Connect using a video cord (not supplied) to the yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.

CConnecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied) to the LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy high quality images.

DConnecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR,)

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 96). Then press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” on page 26.

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 95.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 29).

Notes

•Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

•You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the connections B and C.

•When you connect the recorder to your TV via a SCART jack, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If necessary, press t TV/DVD to return the input to TV.

•For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. See your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.

•If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “Line1 Output” to “Video” in “Easy Setup.”

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link*3, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this recorder automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the connection pattern A on page 24 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

•Preset Download

You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.” This further simplifies the “Easy Setup” procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure (page 34).

•TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are currently watching (page 38).

•One Touch Play

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 61).

•One Touch Menu

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 61).

•One Touch Timer

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer programming menu with one touch of the TIMER button (page 51).

•Automatic Power Off

The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.

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