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.

•TV Direct Rec. (page 37)

•One-Touch Play (page 81)

•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.”

•NexTView Download

You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV.

To prepare for the SMARTLINK features

Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 136) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 150).

bNotes

•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.

•Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

*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.

About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (for HDMI connections only)

By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation is simplified as below:

•One-Touch Play (page 81)

•System Power-Off

When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV’s remote, the components compatible with the HDMI Control function turn off automatically.

To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync features

Set “HDMI Control” to “On” in the “HDMI Output” setup (page 148). For details on TV settings, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

bNotes

•Depending on the connected component, the HDMI Control function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

•The recorder supports only the playback option of HDMI Control. “Player” appears on the TV screen when using the HDMI Control functions.

Settings and Hookups

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