20
A
SCART input jack
When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to
“S Video” or “RGB” (page 27), use a
SCART cord that conforms to the selected
signal.
B
Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
C
S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
D
Component video input jacks (Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
)
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p
format signals, use this connection and set
“Component Out” in the “Video” setup to
“On” (page 141). Then set “Progressive
Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send
progressive video signals. For details, see
“Progressive Output” on page 141.
E
HDMI input jack
Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to
enjoy high quality digital picture and sound
through the HDMI OUT jack.
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the picture size, see
page 140.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack on the recorder (page 30).
b
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord
between the recorder and your TV at the same
time.
• 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
t
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.
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with
SMARTLINK, set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output”
to “Video.”
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack
(connection
E
) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• If the recorder is connected to your TV via the
HDMI jacks, each time you turn the power on, the
picture will appear first, while the sound will
initially be silent for a moment.
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
If the connected TV (or other connected
equipment such as a set top box) complies
with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link
*3
,
MEGALOGIC
*1
, EASYLINK
*2
,
CINEMALINK
*2
, Q-Link
*3
, EURO VIEW
LINK
*4
, or T-V LINK
*5
, you can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
For recording
• TV Direct Rec.
You can easily record what you are
watching on your TV (page 36).
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV to the recorder’s programme position,
and display the timer programming menu
(in Digital Mode) or the GUIDE Plus+
system “Schedule” (in Analogue Mode)
with one touch of the
[TIMER]
button
About the SMARTLINK
features (for SCART
connections only)
