•NexTView Download

You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. See your TV’s instruction manual.

*1 “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

*2 “EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation.

*3 “Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

*4 “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

*5 “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

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SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and Now Recording functions. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your TV or other equipment.

Notes

•The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.”

•Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive.

1Connect the recorder using the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on page 25).

2Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 96).

3Press the PROGRESSIVE button. “PROGRE” appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals.

◆Progressive

Select this when:

–your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

–the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Note that the pictures will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select progressive signal output when either of the above conditions is not met.

◆Interlace Select this when:

–your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,

–your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO)).

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When you select progressive signal output, you can fine- tune the signal according to the type of software you are watching (page 96).

Note

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 525/625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p/ 625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service centre.

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