About The Smartlink Features (For Scart Connections Only) - Sony RDR-HXD860 Operating Instructions Manual

A SCART input jack
When you set "Easy Setup - Line1 Output" to
"S Video" or "RGB" (page 21), 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
P /C )
R 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 95). Then set "Progressive
Output" to "On" in the "Video" setup to send
progressive video signals. For details, see
"Progressive Output" on page 96.
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 94.
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3 jack on the
recorder (page 22).
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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 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
/C ,
B B
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).
* 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.
About the SMARTLINK
features (for SCART
connections only)
If the connected TV (or other connected
equipment such as a set top box) complies
with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link
MEGALOGIC
CINEMALINK
*4
LINK , or T-V LINK
following SMARTLINK features.
For recording
• TV Direct Rec.
You can easily record what you are
watching on your TV (page 26).
• 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
with one touch of the [TIMER] button
(page 48).
• One Touch EPG
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV to the recorder's channel, and display
the Electronic Programme Guide screen
with one touch of the
(page 38).
*1 *2
, EASYLINK ,
*2 *3
, Q-Link , EURO VIEW
*5
, you can enjoy the
(GUIDE) button
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,