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

 

 

 

 

Select

Move to Q-Link

 

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/AV

Exit

 

Setup menu

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm Q-Link is set to “On”

Press the TV/AV button to exit

AV2 out

TV

Teletext

TOP

Off timer

Off

Q-Link

On

Tuning menu

Access

OSD language

Access

 

 

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. Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology allows the receiver to instruct a compatible VCR to record the programme that is currently being displayed on screen, regardless of the programme position set on the VCR, thus simplifying the process of recording programmes.

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 Q-Link VCRs these additional features are available:

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 Q-Link feature, go to the Setup menu and set the Q-Link option to “Off”. See page 14.

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.

If Q-Link is inoperative, first confirm that your SCART lead is a full function type. Ask your dealer for further details.

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