Sony RDR-HXD970 - Manual (Page 21)

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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.
• TV Direct Rec. (page 37)
• One-Touch Play (page 81)
• Preset Download
You can download the tuner preset data
from your TV to this recorder, and tune the
recorder according to that data in “Easy
Setup.”
• NexTView Download
You can easily set the timer by using the
NexTView Download function on your TV.
To prepare for the SMARTLINK features
Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video
In/Out” setup (page 136) and
“SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in
the “Options” setup (page 150).
b Notes
• 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.
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
*1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of
Grundig Corporation.
*2
“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are
trademarks of Philips Corporation.
*3
“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks
of Panasonic Corporation.
*4
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba
Corporation.
*5
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the HDMI Control function
with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation
is simplified as below:
• One-Touch Play (page 81)
• System Power-Off
When you turn the TV off by using the
power button on the TV’s remote, the
components compatible with the HDMI
Control function turn off automatically.
To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync
features
Set “HDMI Control” to “On” in the “HDMI
Output” setup (page 148). For details on TV
settings, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.
b Notes
• Depending on the connected component, the
HDMI Control function may not work. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
component.
• The recorder supports only the playback option of
HDMI Control. “Player” appears on the TV
screen when using the HDMI Control functions.
About the SMARTLINK
features (for SCART
connections only) About the HDMI Control
functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre
Sync (for HDMI connections
only)