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Hookups and Settings
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 89). 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 Synchro-
Recording function. See “Recording from
connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)”
on page 50.
Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video”
setup (page 89) 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.
b Notes
• Do not set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video”
setup to “Decoder.”
• Synchro-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
~AC IN
IN
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB/
C
B
Y
P
R/
C
R
LINE
2
OUT
LINE
4
IN
LINE 1
-TV
LINE 3 /
DECODER
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
VIDEO
-
AUDIO
S VIDEO
RL
DIGITAL OUT
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL
TV
to SCART input
SCART cord
(not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
to i LINE 1 – TV to i LINE 3/DECODER
DVD recorder