Panasonic DMR-EH575 Press and hold ¥ Direct TV REC for 1 second, What is Q Link?, QLink

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Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)

You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control” or Q Link.

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. ≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions

provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

“HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

Preparation

1.Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable (➡ 17).

2.Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (➡ 65). (The default setting is “On”.)

3.Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).

≥When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control”, set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.

4.Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.

Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

What is Q Link?

Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.

Preparation

≥Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (➡ 14).

For your reference

The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic.

For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic) ≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz) ≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)

≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig) ≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)

What you can do with “HDAVI Control” and Q Link

Download from the TV

When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV

[Q]Link]

to the unit and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as

on the TV (➡ 20).

 

 

(When the TV is on)

When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to

Easy playback

HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action.

(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

 

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView],

 

[PROG/CHECK] etc.

 

 

(When the TV is off)

When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and

Power on link

displays the corresponding action.

(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

 

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView],

 

[PROG/CHECK] etc.

 

≥[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] SVCD and MP3

 

The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.

 

 

Power off link

When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit is

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

automatically set to standby mode even if the FUNCTION MENU screen, the status message, or the on-

screen menu is displayed during playback or when the unit set to a timer recording.

 

Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time in the

 

following conditions:

 

–when you pressed [¥ REC] and the unit is recording,

 

–when copying,

 

–when finalising, etc.

 

≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable,

 

the receiver will also turn off.

 

 

Direct TV Recording

This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV.

[Q]Link]

≥However this function does not work if you select the TV channels on this unit.

Preparation

 

 

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.

 

The selected drive lights up on the unit’s display.

 

≥If you selected the DVD drive

 

Insert a disc. (➡ 26)

Press and hold [¥ DIRECT TV REC] for 1 second.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

§1 This button is available only when this unit is on.

§2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started.

In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.

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≥These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

≥About “HDAVI Control” function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.

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Contents Example Guide Plus+ system is available in the following countriesThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Inside of productTable of contents DVD Video Recording format HDD and disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD-Video formatRecording modes and approximate recording times +VR +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD and disc information +R DLHDD and disc information Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played DVD-R≤§1 Ntsc Ntsc TVNtsc PAL TVImportant notes for recording HDD Hard disk drive handling care Disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Disc handling Unit careRemote control information Included accessoriesRemote control information Disc handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideUnit’s display Standby/on switch Í/IMain unit Control reference guideUsing a 21-pin Scart cable Connecting a televisionConnecting a television and VCR Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cablesConnection Than the 21-pin Scart terminalCable Other connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television Connecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiverRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function Press and hold ¥ Direct TV REC for 1 second What is Viera Link Hdavi Control ?What is Q Link? QLinkEasy control only with Viera remote control Hdavi ControlTM/Q LinkLinked operations with the TV Viera Link If the clock setting menu appears Press 3, 4 to select the TV Aspect and press OKTo change the on-screen menu language to English Confirm the message on the screen Guide Plus+ system settingsPress Guide Guide Plus+ systemPress Guide Press Option Guide Plus+ data downloadEditing programme lists Press 3, 4 to select Editor and press OKGuide Plus+ system settings Changing the settingsPress 3, 4 to select Setup and press OK Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OKTo enjoy progressive video Set up to match your television and remote controlPress 3, 4 to select Progressive Television operationPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press 3, 4 to select Setup Press OKTest by turning on the television and changing channels Press Function Menu Press OK Press 3, 4 to select OthersPress W X CH to select the channel Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Press ¥ REC to start recordingTo finalise the disc Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To open the tray without disc finalisationRecording television programmes Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timePlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Press 1 Play during recordingTimer recording Using the Guide Plus+ system to make timer recordingsPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Operations in the Guide Plus+ system Press ShowView Press 3, 4 to select New TimerPress PROG/CHECK Programme and press OKPress 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press To release the unit from recording standbyFor a successful timer recording Relief RecordingVPS/PDC function Auto Renewal Recording Turn off this unit Making timer recordings on the televisionRecording broadcasts from external equipment Press EXT LinkPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during playQuick View Changing audio during play Press AudioRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing recorded video contents/Playing playPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegPress 3, 4 to select the title and press OK Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Selecting file type to playDivX R Video On Demand Regarding DivX VOD contentPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Display the unit’s registration codePress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Playing MP3 discsPlaying still pictures Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OKPress Status twice Useful functions during still picture playPress 3, 4 to select Zoom in and press OK To select the still pictures in another folderCommon procedures Disc menu-Setting the disc content Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press DisplayStatus messages Press StatusEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterTitle operations Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Partial DeletePress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press ReturnAdd Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Chapter MovePress Delete ¢ Delete NavigatorDeleting titles during play Available disc space after deletingCopying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists To stop copying Speed and recording mode when copyingCopying titles or playlists Before copyingCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsSet Copy Time Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeWhen the top menu is displayed DVD-V HDDCopying from a video cassette recorder DV automatic recording DV Auto RecManual recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press SetHDD and disc management Common proceduresSetting the protection Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc- Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise HDD and disc managementPress 3, 4 to select an item Function Menu windowChild Lock Hold appears on the unit’s displayChanging the unit’s settings OPEN/CLOSETabs Menus Options Summary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsDisc DTS Changing the unit’s settingsSound MpegGrey Background Hdmi SettingsOn-Screen Messages FL DisplayOthers Press 3, 4, 2 TuningPress 3, 4 to select Manual Tuning and press OK To select aTV System To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSCRefer to the control reference on Auto-Setup Restart Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OKPress OK when you have finished the settings Manual Clock SettingPress 3, 4 to change the setting Press 2, 1 to select the item you want to changeMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display Messages14-16 Frequently asked questionsSet up CoverGuide Plus+ VPS/PDC?Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Even when is pressed Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop When copying, it takes a longPlay Play fails to start even when PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play is pressedPreset UpdatedTo reset this unit To return all the settings other To reset the ratings levelGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index
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