Panasonic DMR E50 Operating Instructions Manual

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28Recording television programmes (continued)ªTo immediately record the same TV programme thatyou are viewing on the TV (Direct TV Recording)This function allows you to immediately start recording the sameprogramme that you are viewing on the TV.The programme position selected on the unit automaticallychanges to that of the TV programme that you are viewing on theTV. When you stop the recording, the unit automatically switchesback to the previously selected programme position.Conditions for correct operation of the Direct TV Recordingfunction:≥Your TV must be equipped with the [Q Link] function.≥The unit must be connected to the TV via a fully-wired 21-pinScart cable.To perform Direct TV Recording:1 Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to open the tray andinsert a disc.2 Press [DIRECT TV REC] (17).≥Recording of the TV programme that you are viewing on theTV starts.≥In some cases, it may not be possible to change theprogramme position on the TV during Direct TV Recording.3 Press [∫] (7) to stop recording.ªLinked timer recordings with external equipment(EXT LINK)[RAM] [DVD-R]If an external equipment (for example a satellite receiver) with atimer function is connected to the AV2 socket of this unit by a 21-pin cable, it is possible to control the recording of the unit from thisequipment. For the connection to the external equipment, seepage 56.Preparation≥Make sure that “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 1” or “ExtLink 2”. (page 61)≥Timer programming has to be done on the external equipmentand switch to the timer recording standby mode. Refer to theequipment’s operating instructions.1) Press [EXT LINK] (40) on the unit to switch the unit over to thetimer recording standby mode.≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the Satelliteor Digital Receiver, the unit will record it.The notice is displayed on the TV screen.(Only when [Ext Link 2] is selected)To delete it, press [ENTER] (10).2) To cancel the external control, turn off the timer recordingstandby mode of the unit by pressing [EXT LINK] (40) again.For your reference≥To switch TV automatically to the picture from the unit inplayback mode, connect the AV1 socket of this unit to the TV bya 21-pin cable.≥This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to theequipment’s operating instructions.≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly insome cases.≥When “AV2 Connection” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function doesnot work if the input signal is NTSC system.≥The play picture or menu picture is not output from AV2 socketduring Linked timer recording standby mode.≥Some televisions have separate terminals for RGB input and QLink and this means you cannot view RGB signals and use DirectTV Recording at the same time. Refer to your television'soperating instructions and select the type best suited to yourneeds.Yes CancelDVD now recording this programme.RETURNENTER