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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.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug
• Audio/video cord (pinplug
u 3
y pinplug u 3) (1)
• Mains lead (1)
• Aerial cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Aerial cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step
5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19).
5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19).
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the
recorder.
recorder.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial
cable.
cable.
AERIAL
IN
LINE 4 IN
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
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
AERIAL
IN
OUT
DVD recorder
TV
to AERIAL OUT
to AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the following patterns
A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are
explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 17).
explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 17).
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AERIAL
IN
LINE 4 IN
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
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
C
B
D
A
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(red)
(blue)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
: Signal flow
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)
to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)
SCART cord (not
supplied)
supplied)
To LINE 1 – TV
DVD recorder
TV
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A
Connecting to a SCART input jack
Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the
connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Also, when you set “Line1
Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in step 15 of Easy
Setup (page 24), use a SCART cord that conforms
to the selected signal.
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the
connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Also, when you set “Line1
Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in step 15 of Easy
Setup (page 24), use a SCART cord that conforms
to the selected signal.
B
Connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
C
Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied).
You will enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
You will enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
D
Connecting to component video
input jacks (Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
)
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images.
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format
signals, you must use this connection and set
“Component Out” in Video Setup to “On.” Then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 16).
signals, you must use this connection and set
“Component Out” in Video Setup to “On.” Then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 16).
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 87.
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 87.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER
jack on the recorder (page 26).
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER
jack on the recorder (page 26).
Notes
• 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/DVD on the remote to return the
input to the TV.
recorder automatically when you start playback. If
necessary, press TV/DVD 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.
TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with
SMARTLINK, set “Line1 Output” to “Video” in step
15 of Easy Setup.
15 of Easy Setup.
About the SMARTLINK features
(for SCART connections only)
(for SCART connections only)
If the connected TV (or other connected
equipment such as a set top box) complies with
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,
MEGALOGIC*
equipment such as a set top box) complies with
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,
MEGALOGIC*
1
, EASYLINK*
2
,
CINEMALINK*
2
, Q-Link*
3
, EURO VIEW
LINK*
4
, or T-V LINK*
5
, this recorder
automatically runs the SMARTLINK function
after you complete the connection pattern
after you complete the connection pattern
A on
page 14 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up
when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
• 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. This
greatly simplifies the Easy Setup procedure. Be
careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Easy Setup function during this procedure (page
22).
your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder
according to that data in Easy Setup. This
greatly simplifies the Easy Setup procedure. Be
careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Easy Setup function during this procedure (page
22).
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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