21RQT8856RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWManual RecordingPreparation:Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.RAM If the disc is protected, release protection(➔ 44).Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s inputterminals (➔ 9).When the output signal from the externalequipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to“NTSC” in the Setup menu (➔ 51).••••With the unit stopped.to select “AV2” for thesatellite receiver you haveconnected.to select the recordingmode.Select the channel on the satellitereceiver.Recording starts.–TipsTo skip unwanted partsPress [h PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restartrecording.)To stop recordingPress [g STOP].Linked timer recordings withexternal equipment (SKY DigitalSTB/satellite receiver)–EXT LINKTo record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/satellitereceiver using timer programmingPreparation:Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.RAM If the disc is protected, release protection(➔ 44).Make sure you connect the AV2 input terminal ofthis unit to “VCR Scart Terminal” of a SKY DigitalSTB/satellite receiver with a 21-pin scart cable(➔ 9).Set the “AV2 Input” and “Ext Link” to match theconnected equipment in the Setup menu (➔ 51).••••Make timer programming on SKYDigital STB/satellite receiver.Refer to the equipment’s operatinginstructions.–The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on theunit’s display to indicate timer recordingstandby has been activated.While the unit is in EXT LINK standby modeor recording, most operations on this unit areprohibited ([; OPEN/CLOSE], [8] etc.).When you operate, press [EXT LINK] tocancel EXT LINK standby mode or recording(The unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).––TipsTo cancel the external controlPress [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timerrecording standby (The unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).Manual timer recordings (➔ 24)NotesIn order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] to cancelthe setting after recording is finished.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.When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work ifthe input signal is NTSC system.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.RAM To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (➔ 38).While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, videopicture is from the AV2 input terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output”setting.••••••Recording from a Satellite ReceiverAdvanced Features