Q-LINK
Q-Link allows the receiver to communicate with your VCR.
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
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Confirm Q-Link is set to “On”
Press the TV/AV button to exit
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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.
To record the programme you are currently watching
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;
VCR recording preset prog
VCR recording own tuner
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.
Examples of other messages that might be displayed are:
No recording NO TAPE
No recording VCR IS PLAYING
VCR Recording VCR external
VCR recording TV source
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.
No recording TAPE IS PROTECTED
The write protection tab on the back of the cassette has been removed.
No recording VCR ALREADY RECORDING
No recording TAPE MAY BE DAMAGED
No recording NO SOURCE AVAILABLE
To share tuning information
To ensure correct recordings are made, the receiver and VCR should share tuning information - see page 20.
BWhenever the Auto setup (ATP) function is used, tuning data will be downloaded to the VCR.
Auto Power Functions
With Panasonic
BIf 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.
BIf 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
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.
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