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Q-Link
This is a Q-Link TV. Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK and similar technology provide a way for a TV and VCR to communicate,
making it easier to record programmes. In order to be able to exchange information both the TV and the VCR must be
fitted with this technology, and must be connected with a SCARTlead (full function type) between the AV2 socket of the
TV and the appropriate socket on the VCR (see the VCR instruction book for details).
Q-Link lets your TV instruct a compatible VCR to record the programme currently shown on screen, no matter what
programme position is set on the VCR, In order to make use of Q-Link, ensure that the Q-Link option is set to On in
the SET UP menu (see page 20).
Press the
DIRECT
TV REC
button.
Notes:
• If the VCR is in Stand-by mode, it will automatically switch on when you
press the
DIRECT
TV REC
button.
• To ensure correct recordings are made, the television and VCR should
share tuning information (see page 23).
• Whenever the Auto setup function is used, tuning data will be
downloaded to the VCR (see page 24).
A message, sent from the VCR, will appear on screen showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible to
record. Some “Q-Link” compatible VCRs only display the message when on the VCR programme position (0) or
in AV mode. See the VCR instruction book.
VCR is recording the programme signal from its own tuner. If you wish you can
switch off the TV and leave the VCR recording in the normal way.
VCR is recording the programme signal from the television. You must not
change programme position or switch off the TV: 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.
Preset Download
This allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the VCR, this helps to ensure that correct
recordings are made, there are several ways to perform this operation:
• During installation as explained in the ‘Quick Start Guide’ beginning on page 6.
• When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu, see page 24.
• When TV to VCR manual download is started from within ‘Programme edit’, see page 23.
• Preset download started from the VCR, refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
Notes:
• With Panasonic Q-Link VCRs these additional features are available:
• If you insert a tape in the VCR and press the Play button whilst the TV is in ‘Stand-by’ mode, the TV will
automatically switch On and select the AV2 input so that you can view the tape.
• When the TV is switched into ‘Stand-by’ mode, the VCR will also switch into ‘Stand-by’ mode if there is no
tape in the VCR, or if there is a tape in and the VCR is in ‘Rewind’ or ‘Stop’ mode (if the VCR is rewinding
a tape, it will not switch into ‘Stand-by’ mode until rewinding has finished).
• If the TV is in Stand-by mode and the VCR sends a menu to be displayed on the TV screen (e.g. Main
menu), the TV will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed.
• Not all VCRs support this technology. This TV will communicate with VCRs bearing the following logos:
• “DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation)
• “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)
• “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation)
• “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)
Some may support certain features, but not others. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
• If Q-Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart lead is a full function type. Ask your dealer for further details.
F.P.
INDEX HOLD
PICTURE
SOUND
SET UP
TV/TEXT
TV/AV
1
2
3
DIRECT
TV REC
VCR recording preset prog
VCR recording TV source
No recording - TAPE IS
PROTECTED
No recording - NO TAPE
No recording TAPE MAY BE
DAMAGED
