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Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up the recorder, and
step 6 to make the initial settings for the recorder
(page 18). Do not connect the mains lead (the AC
power cord) until you reach “Step 4: Connecting
the Mains Lead (Power Cord)” on page 15.
b Notes
• See “Specifications” (page 81) for a list of supplied
accessories.
• 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 video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead (the power cord)
of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Connecting the
Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver (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.
This function allows the recorder to control a
cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set
top box controller.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need to connect the set top box
controller (page 11).
After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the recorder can correctly
control the cable box or satellite receiver
(page 19).
Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function