ASCART input jack

When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” (page 21), 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 95). Then set “Progressive Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send progressive video signals. For details, see “Progressive Output” on page 96.

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 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).

*This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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 94.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3 jack on the recorder (page 22).

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, you can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

For recording

•TV Direct Rec.

You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 26).

•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 with one touch of the [TIMER] button (page 48).

•One Touch EPG

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Electronic Programme Guide screen

with one touch of the (GUIDE) button (page 38).

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