ASCART input jack
When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” (page 27), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.
BVideo input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
CS VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
DComponent video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and set “Component Out” in the “Video” setup to “On” (page 141). Then set “Progressive Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output” on page 141.
EHDMI input jack
Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 140.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack on the recorder (page 30).
bNotes
•Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
•When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. If necessary, press TV t on the remote to return the input to the TV.
•For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.
•If you connect this recorder to a TV with SMARTLINK, set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to “Video.”
•You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack (connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
•If the recorder is connected to your TV via the HDMI jacks, each time you turn the power on, the picture will appear first, while the sound will initially be silent for a moment.
*This DVD recorder incorporates
HDMI, the HDMI logo and
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,
For recording
•TV Direct Rec.
You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 36).
•One Touch Timer
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the timer programming menu (in Digital Mode) or the GUIDE Plus+ system “Schedule” (in Analogue Mode) with one touch of the [TIMER] button (pages 58, 82).
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