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 14 (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 greatly simplifies the “Easy Setup” procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure (page 22).

•TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 31).

•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 54).

•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 54).

•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 44).

•Automatic Power Off

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

•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.

zHint

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

bNotes

•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 14).

2Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On” (page 88).

3Press the PROGRESSIVE button. “PROGRESSIVE” 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

Set to this position 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)).

zHint

When you select progressive signal output, you can fine- tune the signal according to the type of software you are watching (page 89).

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