Operating Instructions

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
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Q-Link
Preparations
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Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:
“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips
Corporation)”, “Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)”, “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)”
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Q-Link connection (p. 78)
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Use fully wired SCART cable.
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Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder.
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Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu [AV1 out] (p. 41)
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Download Analogue channel setting “Analogue channel download” (see below)
Features available
Analogue channel download
Analogue channel settings can be downloaded to a recorder with an analogue tuner (where Analogue is still
broadcast). Digital channel settings are not downloaded.
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To download the Analogue channel settings
[Q-Link Download] (p. 41), [Auto Setup] (p. 15, 48)
Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record
Recording the current programme on a DVD Recorder / VCR immediately.
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Set the code of the remote control to “73” (p. 31).
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Available conditions:
Picture source Mode Recording from
Analogue
TV TV monitor out
AV Recorder’s tuner
DVB TV TV monitor out
AV (watching recorder’s tuner) AV Recorder’s tuner
AV (watching recorder’s external input) AV Recorder’s external input
AV (watching TV’s external input) AV TV monitor out
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When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.
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You can change channel or turn the TV off while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.
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Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.
■ To stop recording
Unlock the tuner
Tuner Locked
Press EXIT to unlock and stop recording
Power on link and Easy playback
When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the
TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in
Standby mode.)
Power off link
When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or
disc is not active.)
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This function works even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.
Note
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Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder.