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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the 
recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite 
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV 
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the 
LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of 
“Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB” in Video Setup 
(page 88). Note that this connection and setup 
disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to 
use the SMARTLINK function with a compatible 
set top box, see the instructions supplied with the 
set top box.
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function
This connection is necessary to use the 
Synchronized Recording function. See 
“Recording From Connected Equipment With a 
Timer (Synchro Rec)” (page 50).
Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in Video 
Setup (page 88) according to the specifications of 
your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s 
instructions for more information.
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to 
connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 
3/DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of 
“Scart Setting” according to the specifications of 
the VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.
Notes
• Do not set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in Video 
Setup to “Decoder.”
• Synchronized Recording does not work with some 
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating 
instructions.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will 
not be able to view the signals from the connected 
tuner.
AERIAL
IN
LINE 4 IN
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
LINE 2 OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
Y
PB / CB
PR / CR
~
 AC IN
OUT
LINE 1 - TV
LINE 3 / DECODER
TV
to SCART input
SCART cord (not 
supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
to 
LINE1-TV
to 
i LINE 
3/DECODER
DVD recorder
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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the 
recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
Connecting a decoder
AERIAL
IN
LINE 4 IN
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
LINE 2 OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
Y
PB / CB
PR / CR
~
 AC IN
OUT
LINE 1 - TV
LINE 3 / DECODER
TV
Aerial cable 
(supplied)
SCART cord (not 
supplied)
PAY-TV/Canal 
Plus decoder
to AERIAL 
OUT
to
 i LINE 3/DECODER
DVD recorder
to AERIAL IN
to SCART input
SCART cord (not 
supplied)
to 
LINE1-TV
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Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus 
programmes, set your recorder to receive the 
channels using the on-screen display.
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to 
follow all of the steps below.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Video,” and press ENTER.
4
Select “Scart Setting,” and press ENTER.
5
Press 
M/m to select “Video” or “RGB” for 
“Line1 Output,” “Decoder” for “Line3 
Input,” and “Video” for “Line3 Output,” 
and press ENTER.
The Video Setup display appears again.
6
Press 
O RETURN to return the cursor to 
the left column.
7
Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.
8
Select “Channel Setting,” and press 
ENTER.
9
Press PROG +/– to select the desired 
programme position.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
SYSTEM 
MENU
O RETURN
PROG +/–
</M/m/,, 
ENTER
Settings
Video
Audio 
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Channel Setting
Channel List
Clock
Language
SETUP
Settings
Video
Audio 
Features
Options
Easy Setup
SETUP
TV Type :
Pause Mode :
Component Out :
Progressive Mode :
Screen Saver :
Scart Setting
Line4 input :
16 : 9
Auto
Off
Auto
On
Video
Video - Scart Setting
Line1 Output
Line3 Input
Line3 Output
Video
Video
Video
S Video
S Video
RGB
Video/RGB
Video/RGB
Decoder
S Video
S Video
Video/RGB
Video
S Video
Video
Video
S Video
Video
Settings
Video
Audio 
Features
Options
Easy Setup
Channel Setting
Channel List
Clock
Language
SETUP
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 8
System :
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
BG
Normal
C2
CDE
Off
NICAM
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
System :
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
BG
Normal
C24
PQR
Off
NICAM
Selected programme position
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Select “System,” and press ENTER.
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Press 
M/m to select an available TV 
system, BG, DK, L, or I, and press ENTER.
To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”
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Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.
13
Select “Normal,” and press ENTER.
To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, 
select “CATV.”
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Select “Channel Set,” and press ENTER.
15
Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channel, 
and press ENTER.
16
Select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,” and press 
ENTER.
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Select “On,” and press ENTER.
To return to the previous step
Press 
O RETURN.
Notes
• When you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 
above, you will not be able to select “L3” because Line 
3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will 
not be able to view the signals from the connected 
decoder.
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
System :
Normal / CATV
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
BG
Normal
C1
ARD
On
NICAM
BG
DK
I
L
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
System :
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
BG
Normal
C1
PQR
Off
NICAM
Normal
CATV
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
System :
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
BG
Normal
C1
PQR
Off
NICAM
C24
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
System :
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
BG
Normal
C24
PQR
On
NICAM
On
Off
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