Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder, and step 6 to make the initial settings for the recorder (page 18). Do not connect the mains lead (the AC power cord) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead (Power Cord)” on page 15.
bNotes
•See “Specifications” (page 81) for a list of supplied accessories.
•Plug 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 video input jack.
•Be sure to disconnect the mains lead (the power cord) of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Connecting the
Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver (Tuner)
This recorder does not include a TV tuner.
To record TV programs on this recorder, you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ video output jacks.
If you have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder to your VCR using an audio/video cord. In this way, you will be able to record TV programs.
You cannot record on this recorder if you have:
–a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs.
–cable with no cable box.
–antenna only (no cable TV).
In the cases above, contact your cable service or satellite service company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function
This function allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller (page 11).
After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 19).
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