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Step 2: Optional Connections
(continued)
Connecting the digital input
for 5.1-channel recording
This recorder is equipped with a digital
audio input socket that can support 5.1-
channel recording. It allows you to
capture the original sound from digital
multi-channel sources such as the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver, when you record
a video that produces the full cinema
sound experience (Dolby Digital 2.0, 5.1,
DTS surround or DTS ES, DOLBY
DIGITAL EX).
A
Use a scart cable to connect the
EXT2 AUX-I/O
socket on the recorder
to the Scart output socket (or labelled as
TV OUT or TO TV) on the Cable Box/
Satellite Receiver.
B
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the
COAXIAL IN
on
the recorder to the DIGITAL or
COAXIAL output socket on the
connected Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
5.1-channel surround sound output
from the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver can
be recorded onto this recorder, along
with the video.
Before you start the 5.1-channel
recording
A
Press
SYSTEM
on the remote control.
The system setup menu appears.
B
Press
to select {
Preferences
}.
C
Press
NEXT
É
to select {
Recording
}.
D
Press
to select {
5.1 Recording
} and
press
NEXT
É
.
E
Use
keys to select {
On
} and press
OK
to confi rm.
F
Press
SYSTEM
to exit.
G
Press
CAM
, follow the instructions on
the screen to select the media type to
record and press
OK
.
H
Press
CH
+
/
-
repeatedly until { EXT
2 } appears on the top left corner.
This is the correct input source for
5.1-channel recording.
I
Turn on the connected device and press
(RECORD) to start recording.
Helpful Hints:
– 5.1-channel recording is only possible in
HQ and SP recording mode.
– 5.1-channel recording is only possible in
{ EXT 2 } input source, which is accessed
using the CAM button.
TIPS:
Before recording, you have to turn on the 5.1 Recording in the Recording setup menu, see
page 38.
DIGITAL
OUT
Back of a Satellite Box (example only)
B
A