The common approach to connecting a DVD recorder to a television is by using a SCART cable. The scart cable is not always supplied with a new machine; therefore, you may need to order one at the same time you purchase aDVD recorder. The process is as follows,

1. Plus your aerial RF cable into the rear of the DVD recorder.

2. Connect the end of a SCART cable into the AV1 socket of the DVD device.

3. Plug the other end into the AV1 socket of the television.

4. Plug the DVD recorder and TV into the mains socket.

That's all that needs to be done. The tuning etc. should automatically be accomplished by your device. Most DVD recorders come with 2 SCART AV sockets. So, if you have a satellite receiver, or VCR, plug this device into the AV2 socket of your DVD recorder.

What are the other types of connection.

Apart from SCART, there are three other options.

1. Video Composite

Video Composite has three inputs, coloured yellow, white and red. Produces regular quality images.

2. S-Video

S-Video is single cable input. Produces high quality images.

3. Component Video

Component Video has three inputs, coloured green, blue, and red. You will enjoy high quality and accurate colour reproduction. It will support resolutions of up to 576p. Not as good as HD Ready, which is 720i and above.

4. DVI

DVI is suitable for HD Ready televisions.

5. HDMI

A superior HD Ready input. HDMI is an interface for enabling digital transmissions of video and multi channel sound. DVI doesn't support multi channel digital sound. The transmission of data from DVD device to TV is purely digital, with no D/A conversion. HDCP copy protection is enforced when outputting DVD content via HDMI. The data is encrypted so that no copies can be made which are unauthorised.