40RQT9385Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM”/Q Link)You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using“HDAVI Control” or Q Link.Preparation1 Connect this unit to your TV using an HDMI cable and a fullywired 21-pin Scart cable (> 9), or to your receiver using an HDMIcable (> 70).2 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 66). (The default setting is “On”.)3 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment(e.g., TV).≥Set the input channel on VIERA to suit the terminal to beused as “HDAVI Control”.4 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select thisunit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVIControl” function works properly.Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeatthis procedure.Preparation≥Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable(> 8).For your referenceThe following systems from other manufacturers have similarfunction to Q Link from Panasonic.For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consultyour 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§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 contentsfrom where playback started.In this case, press [:] or [] to go back to where playback started.§3 This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.§4 This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 4”.≥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.What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function thatoffers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV(VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use thisfunction by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.See the operating instructions for connected equipment foroperational details.≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functionsprovided by HDMI which is an industry standard known asHDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique functionthat we have developed and added. As such, its operation withother manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CECcannot be guaranteed.≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.“HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as ofDecember, 2008) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatibleequipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’sconventional HDAVI equipment.≥Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’equipment supporting VIERA Link function.What is Q Link?Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations ofthis unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function byconnecting the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.Download from the TV[VIERA]Link]§3 [Q]Link]When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the station list data etc. are automatically copied fromthe TV to the unit and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the sameorder as on the TV (> 10).(When the TV is on)Easy playback[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch toHDMI input mode ([VIERA]Link]) or AV input mode ([Q]Link]) and the TV displays the corresponding action.(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView], [PROG/CHECK] etc.(When the TV is off)Power on link[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on anddisplays the corresponding action.(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView], [PROG/CHECK] etc.≥[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] SVCD and WMA ([EH69] [EH59])/MP3The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.Power off link[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit isautomatically set to standby mode even if the FUNCTION MENU etc. is displayed, during playback orwhen the unit is 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 whenrecording, copying, finalising etc.≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable,the receiver will also turn off.About the “Standby Power Save” function [VIERA]Link] §4Even with “Power Save” set to “Off” (> 67) (Quick Start mode), this unit turns to “Power Save” states(> 10) when Power off link works, so it is possible to reduce the power consumption while this unit is instandby mode.≥“Standby Power Save” setting is required to be activated on the TV.≥When turning this unit on or off without using Power off link function, this unit will not turn to “Power Save”states.Direct TV Recording[VIERA]Link]§3 [Q]Link]This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV.≥Depending on the TV type connected with this unit, this function may not work.Press and hold [¥ DIRECT TV REC] for 1 second.Recording starts.≥The titles are recorded to the HDD.To stop recordingPress [∫].Note