27VQT2J40AdvancedoperationsRecording broadcasts from external equipment[HDD]To make a timer recording with your television, connect to atelevision with a Q Link function (> 42) that you can use for settingtimer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (> 8).1 Make timer programming on the TV.2 Turn off this unit.The start and end of recording is controlled by the TV.≥The titles are recorded to the HDD.To stop recordingPress [∫].≥When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on theunit’s display), recording from television does not start.≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the endtime of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the latertimer recording are close to each other.To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (> 47).[HDD]Preparation≥Connect a digital satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals(> 8).≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (> 72).≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive.1 While stoppedPress [INPUT SELECT] to select theinput channel for the equipment youhave connected.e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select“AV2”.2 Press [REC MODE] to select therecording mode.3 Select the channel on the otherequipment.4 Press [¥ REC].Recording starts.To skip unwanted partsPress [;] to pause recording. (Press again to restart recording.)To stop recordingPress [∫].[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timerprogrammingPreparation≥Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal of this unit to theScart terminal of a VCR or a digital satellite receiver with a 21-pinScart cable (> 77).≥Set “Ext Link” to match the connected equipment in the Setupmenu (> 73).≥Set “AV2 Input” to match the connected equipment in the Setupmenu (> 73).1 Make timer programming on theexternal equipment.2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select theHDD or DVD drive.If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc (> 17).3 Press [EXT LINK].The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display toindicate timer recording standby has been activated.To cancel the external controlPress [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timerrecording standby.≥In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] tocancel the setting after recording is finished.≥[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] It takes about 30 seconds for the unit tocomplete recording management information after recordingfinishes.≥It is only possible to record copyright-protected TV programmesonto HDD or CPRM (> 89) compatible DVD-RAM.≥This function does not work when “TV System” is set to “NTSC” inthe Setup menu (> 72).≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to theequipment’s operating instructions.≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly insome cases.≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the endtime of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the latertimer recording are close to each other.[HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (> 47).≥When this unit is in EXT LINK standby (“EXT-L” is shown on theunit’s display), the TV Guide data cannot be downloaded.≥While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, videopicture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output”setting (> 72).≥During EXT LINK standby mode or recording, playback is onlyavailable from the drive performing the recording.≥When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display, Direct TV Recording isunavailable.≥While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, mostoperations on this unit are prohibited ([< OPEN/CLOSE], [Í/I]etc.). When you operate, press [EXT LINK] to cancel EXT LINKstandby mode or recording (This unit turns on and “EXT-L”disappears.).See also “Notes for recording” (> 24 – 25).Making timer recordings on thetelevision(e.g., of digital broadcasts)Recording from digital satellite receiverNoteLinked timer recordings with externalequipment (digital satellite receiver) —EXT LINKNote