Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•See 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 power cord of each component before connecting. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 20.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Audio/video cord

(phono plug ⋅ 3 y phono plug ⋅ 3) (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Set top box controller (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

•HDMI cord (1)

Step 2: Connecting theCable Box/SatelliteReceiver (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. You can also use the recorder’s remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to:

–Check the brand code of your cable box/satellite receiver. See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code” (page 121).

–Connect the set top box controller (page 13).

–Set the brand code number and the recorder’s

input that is connected to the cable box/satellite receiver (page 23).

After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 26).

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