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Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller, About AV path through

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Hookups and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller Connect the LINE IN jacks using an audio/video cord. With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 51 and 80). To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver. Wall Set top box controller (supplied) Cable box/ satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV Audio/video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SETTOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO L Y R PB SETTOP HDMI OUT BOX CONTROL PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow About AV path through This recorder automatically sends the input signal from the LINE 1 IN jacks to the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on. When you connect a cable box or satellite receiver to the LINE 1 IN jacks and your TV to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you can watch programs from a cable box or satellite receiver on the TV even when the recorder is turned off. ,continued 13

Section	Page
US	2
WARNING	2
Precautions	2
What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?	8
How to Use the On-Screen Menus	10
Hookups and Settings	12
Hooking Up the Recorder	12
Step 1: Unpacking	12
Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner)	12
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV	15
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)	18
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord	20
Step 6: Preparing the Remote	21
Step 7: Easy Setup	23
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device	27
Quick Guide to Disc Types	30
Recordable and Playable Discs	30
Playable Discs	33
DVD Playback	35
Playing Discs	35
Playback Options	36
Playing a Title From the Title List	39
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc.	40
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files	41
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information	44
DVD Recording	46
Before Recording	46
DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer	47
DVD Timer Recording From Connected Equipment	49
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)	51
Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)	53
Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device	54
DVD Editing	56
Before Editing	56
Editing a Title	57
Changing the Name of a Title	60
Creating a Playlist	61
Editing a Playlist	63
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc	67
VCR Playback	69
Playing a VHS Tape	69
Playback Options	71
Searching Using Various Functions	72
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information	73
Selecting the Sound During Playback	74
VCR Recording	75
Before Recording	75
VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer	76
VCR Timer Recording From Connected Equipment	78
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)	80
Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)	81
Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device	83
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)	84
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD	84
Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape	85
Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment)	88
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)	90
Before DV/D8 Dubbing	90
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack	90
Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD	91
Settings and Adjustments	94
Using the Setup Displays	94
Clock Setting (Clock Set)	95
Video Settings (Video)	96
Audio Settings (Audio)	98
Recording, Set Top Box Control, and VCR Settings (Features)	100
Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)	102
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)	104
Additional Information	105
Troubleshooting	105
Notes About This Recorder	110
Specifications	111
About i.LINK	113
Guide to Parts and Controls	114
Glossary	118
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language	120
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code	121
Index	126
ES	128
Conexiones y ajustes	129
Conexión de la grabadora	129
Paso 1: Desembalaje	129
Paso 2: Conexión del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite (sintonizador)	129
Paso 3: Conexión al televisor	131
Paso 4: Conexión del cable de alimentación	134
Paso 5: Preparación del mando a distancia	134
Paso 6: Configuración fácil	135
Reproducción de DVD	139
Reproducción de discos	139
Opciones de reproducción	140
Reproducción de un título de la Lista títulos	142
Grabación de DVD	143
Antes de grabar	143
Grabación de DVD desde un equipo conectado que no tiene temporizador	144
Grabación con temporizador de DVD desde un equipo conectado	146
Reproducción de la videograbadora	148
Reproducción de una cinta VHS	148
Opciones de reproducción	149
Grabación de la videograbadora	150
Antes de grabar	150
Grabación de la videograbadora desde un equipo conectado que no tiene temporizador	151
Grabación con temporizador de videograbadora desde un equipo conectado	152
Copiado (CINTA y DVD)	154
Copiado de una cinta VHS a un DVD	154