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The VCR must be connected with a SCART lead (full function type) attached between the AV2 socket of the receiver and the
appropriate socket on your VCR. See the VCR handbook for further information. Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology
allows the receiver to instruct a compatible VCR to record the programme that is currently being displayed on screen,
regardless of the programme position set on the VCR, thus simplifying the process of recording programmes.
To record the programme you are currently watching
Q-LINK
Q-Link allows the receiver to communicate with your VCR.
VCR is recording the programme signal from its own
tuner. If you wish you can switch off the receiver and
leave the VCR recording in the normal way.
VCR is recording the programme signal from the
receiver. You must not change programme position or
switch off the receiver: if you do, the VCR will
automatically stop recording and switch off.
The write protection tab on the back of the cassette has
been removed.
Examples of other messages that might be displayed are:
VCR recording preset prog
VCR recording own tuner
VCR recording TV source
No recording TAPE IS PROTECTED
No recording NO TAPE
No recording VCR IS PLAYING
VCR Recording VCR external
No recording VCR ALREADY RECORDING
No recording TAPE MAY BE DAMAGED
No recording NO SOURCE AVAILABLE
Press the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control.
If the VCR is off, it will automatically switch on when you press the DIRECT TV REC button.
A message, sent from the VCR, will appear on screen showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible to record;
To share tuning information
To ensure correct recordings are made, the receiver and VCR should share tuning information - see page 20.
B
Whenever the Auto setup (ATP) function is used, tuning data will be downloaded to the VCR.
Auto Power Functions
With Panasonic Q-Link VCRs these additional features are available:
B
If you insert a tape in your VCR and press the Play button, the receiver will automatically switch on and select the AV2 input
so you can view the tape.
B
If you switch off the receiver whilst the VCR is in Stop, Fast Forward or Rewind modes, the VCR will switch off automatically.
To turn off Q-Link communication
If you do not wish to use the Q-Link feature, go to the Setup menu and set the Q-Link option to “Off”. See page 14.
Important Note:
Not all VCRs support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features, but not others. See the VCR
handbook for further information.
If Q-Link is inoperative, first confirm that your SCART lead is a full function type. Ask your dealer for further details.
This function can be used to automatically turn the power switches of the receiver and the VCR on and off, but it cannot be
used to turn the power switch of the Wide Plasma Display on and off. Use the remote control unit to turn the power switch of
the Wide Plasma Display on and off.
Open the Setup menu
Move to Q-Link
Confirm Q-Link is set to “On”
Press the TV/AV button to exit
Select
Change
Exit
TV/AV
Setup menu
AV2 out
Teletext
Tuning menu
Access
OSD language
Access
Off timer
Q-Link
TV
TOP
Off
On
