Samsung DVD-R4000 - Manual (Page 28)

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Recording television programmes (continued)
ªTo immediately record the same TV programme that
you are viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording)
This function allows you to immediately start recording the same
programme that you are viewing on the TV.
The programme position selected on the unit automatically
changes to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on the
TV. When you stop the recording, the unit automatically switches
back to the previously selected programme position.
Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recording
function:
≥Your TV must be equipped with the [Q Link] function.
≥The unit must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired 21-pin
Scart cable.
To perform Direct TV Recording:
1 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to open the tray and
insert a disc.
2 Press [DIRECT TV REC] (17).
≥Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on the
TV starts.
≥In some cases, it may not be possible to change the
programme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording.
3 Press [∫] (7) to stop recording.
ªLinked timer recordings with external equipment
(EXT LINK)
[RAM] [DVD-R]
If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with a
timer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this unit by a 21-
pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the unit from
this equipment. For the connection to the external equipment, see
page 56.
Preparation
≥Make sure that “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 1” or “Ext
Link 2”. (page 61)
≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipment
and switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
1) Press [EXT LINK] (40) on the unit to switch the unit over to the
timer recording standby mode.
≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the
Satellite or Digital Receiver, the unit will record it.
The notice is displayed on the TV screen.
(Only when [Ext Link 2] is selected)
To delete it, press [ENTER] (10).
2) To cancel the external control, turn off the timer recording
standby mode of the unit by pressing [EXT LINK] (40) again.
For your reference
≥To switch TV automatically to the picture from the unit in
playback mode, connect the AV1 socket of this unit to the TV by
a 21-pin cable.
≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to the
equipment’s operating instructions.
≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in
some cases.
≥When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does
not work if the input signal is NTSC system.
≥The play picture or menu picture is not output from AV2 socket
during Linked timer recording standby mode.
≥Some televisions have separate terminals for RGB input and Q
Link and this means you cannot view RGB signals and use
Direct TV Recording at the same time. Refer to your television's
operating instructions and select the type best suited to your
needs.
Yes Cancel
DVD now recording this programme.
RETURN ENTER