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RQT9299
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link
“HDAVI Control
TM
”/Q Link)
You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver
by using “VIERA Link” or Q Link.
Preparation:
1. Connect this unit to your TV using an HDMI cable and a fully wired
21-pin Scart cable ( 12), or to your receiver using an HDMI cable
( 80).
2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( 75). (The default setting is “On”.)
3. Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment
(e.g., TV).
Set the input channel on VIERA to suit the terminal to be
used as “HDAVI Control”.
4. Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select
this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI
Control” function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this
procedure.
1
This button is available only when this unit is on.
2
When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately
displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the
contents from where playback started.
In this case, press [
] or [
] to go back to where playback
started.
3
This function is available with the TV that supports “
HDAVI
Control 4
”.
4
This function is available with the TV that supports “
HDAVI
Control 3
” or later.
Preparation:
Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable
( 10, 11).
Notes
The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function
to Q Link from Panasonic.
For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult
your dealer.
Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)
DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)
Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)
Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
[VIERA\Link]
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that
offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV
(VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this
function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
See the operating instructions for connected equipment for
operational details.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions
provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that
we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other
manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be
guaranteed.
This unit supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.
“HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as of December,
2008) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment.
This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI
equipment.
Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’
equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
What is Q Link?
[Q\Link]
Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this
unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting
the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
(When the TV is on) Easy playback
[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
When the TV is on and the following operations are
performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch
to HDMI input mode (
[VIERA\Link]
) or AV input mode
(
[Q\Link]
) and the TV displays the corresponding
action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the
fi
rst few
seconds.)
Press [FUNCTION MENU]
1
, [
] (PLAY)
2
, [DIRECT
NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [PROG/CHECK] etc.
(When the TV is off) Power on link
[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
When the TV is off and the following operations are
performed, the TV will automatically turn on and
displays the corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the
fi
rst few
seconds.)
Press [FUNCTION MENU]
1
, [
] (PLAY)
2
, [DIRECT
NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [PROG/CHECK] etc.
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
SVCD
and
MP3/WMA
The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.
Power off link
[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is
also automatically set to standby mode. The unit
is automatically set to standby mode even if the
FUNCTION MENU screen etc. is displayed, during
playback or when the unit is set to a timer recording.
Even if the TV is turned off, the unit will not be turned off at the
same time when recording, copying,
fi
nalising etc.
When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible
Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn
off.
About the Standby Power Save function
[VIERA]Link]
3
Even with “Power Save” set to “Off” ( 76) (Quick Start mode),
this unit turns to “Power Save” states ( 13) when Power off link
works, so it is possible to reduce the power consumption while this
unit is in standby mode.
“Standby Power Save” setting is required to be activated on the
TV.
When turning this unit on or off without using Power off link
function, this unit will not turn to “Power Save” states.
Direct TV Recording
[VIERA]Link]
4
[Q]Link]
This function allows you to immediately start recording
the programme that you are viewing on the TV.
Depending on the TV type connected with this unit, this function
may not work if you select the TV channels on this unit.
The titles are recorded to the HDD.
When the Digital Teletext ( 46) is displayed, intended image
may not be recorded.
If you switch TV channels while using Direct TV recording, the
Direct TV recording stops.
When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display (
28), Direct TV
recording is unavailable.
To stop recording
Press [
].
Notes
These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment
condition.
About “HDAVI Control” function, read the manual of the connected
equipment (e.g., TV) too.
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