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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. To be able to exchange information both the TV and theVCR must be fitted with this technology,
andmustbeconnectedwithaSCARTlead(fullfunctiontype)betweentheAV2socketoftheTVandtheappropriatesocketonthe
VCR (see the VCR instruction book for details).
Q---LinkletsyourTVinstructa
compatibleVCR
torecordtheprogrammecurrentlyshownonscreen,nomatterwhatprogramme
position is set on the VCR.
Press the
DIRECT TV REC
button
Notes:
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If the VCR is in Standby mode, it will automatically switch
on when you press the
DIRECT TV REC
button.
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To ensure correct recordings are made, the television and
VCR should share tuning information (see page 19).
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Whenever the Autosetup function is used, tuning datawill
be downloaded to the VCR (see page 20).
A message,sent fromthe VCR, willappear onscreen showing whatis beingrecorded, or ifit isnot possible torecord. 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 recordingthe programme signal from thetelevision. You must not changeprogramme
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:
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During installation as explained in the ’Quick Start Guide’ beginning on page 6.
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When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu, see page 20.
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When TV to VCR manual download is started from within ’Programme edit’, see page 19.
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Preset download started from the VCR, refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
Notes:
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With Panasonic Q---Link VCRs these additional features are available:
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Ifyou inserta tapeinthe VCRandpress thePlaybutton whilsttheTVis in’Standby’mode, theTVwill automaticallyswitch
On and select the AV2 input so that you can view the tape.
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When the TVis switched into ’Standby’ mode,the VCR will also switchinto ’Standby’ modeif there isno tape in theVCR,
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
’Standby’ mode until rewinding has finished).
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If the TV is in Standby 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.
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Not all VCRs support this technology. This TV will communicate with VCRs bearing the following logos:
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“DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation)
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“Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)
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“Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation)
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“SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)
Some may support certain features, but not others. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
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If Q---Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart lead is a full function type. Ask your dealer for further details.
Q---Link
DIRECT
TV REC
No recording NO TAPE
No recording TAPE IS
PROTECTED
VCR recording preset prog
VCR recording TV source
NorecordingTAPEMAYBE
DAMAGED
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