Panasonic TX-21AT1F Operating Instructions Manual

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12Q ---LINKThe Q---Link function transmits the data from the television to the VCR.Press button “F”.Select Setup menu.Enter Setup menu.Select Q---Link.Make sure Q---Link is On.Leave the menu by pressing button “N”.Setup Menu4:3SelectAdjustExitReturnAspectColour SystemVolume Correc.Q --- LinkTuning MenuOSD LanguageOnAutoThe VCR must be connected with a (full) SCART cable to the AV1 jack and the appropriate jack on the VCR. See the VCROperation Manual for more detailed information. The Q---Link, NEXTVIEWLINK and other techniques allow the television totransmit to a compatible VCR the indication of the current programme irrespective of what programme is set on the VCRwhich greatly facilitates the programme recording process.Recording the currently viewed programmePress “Direct TV Record” on the remote control unit DIRECT TVRECORDIf the VCR is turned off, it will turn on after the Direct TV Record button is pressed.The VCR information will appear on the screen indicating wheather or not the programme can be recorded:VCR records set programme VCR records TV signalNot recording. No tape.Not recording. Tape protected from recordingThe VCR records its tuner signal. You may switchoff the television and the VCR will record in anordinary wayThe VCR records the signal from the television. You can neitherchange programmes nor switch off the television; if you do sothe VCR will automatically stop the recording and turn off.The protection tab was removed from the back side of the video cassette.Not recording. Playing back.Not recording. Already in recording mode.VCR records tuner signalNot recording. Tape may be damaged.Recording from external source. Not recording. No source signal.Examples of other indications:Setup Indications TransmissionTo ensure adequate recording the television and the VCR must have identical setup information --- see page 13.D Each time the ATP function is used, the setup data are transmitted to the VCR.Automatic Power---On/Power---Off FunctionPanasonic Q---Link VCRs provide you with the following functions:D If you insert the tape in the VCR and press the Play button the television will automatically turn on selecting the AV2 input,so you may view the recording.D If you turn off the television when the VCR is in the Stop mode, Fast Forward Mode or Rewind Mode, the VCR willautomatically turn off.Turning Off Q---Link FunctionIf you do not want to use the Q---Link function enter Setup Menu and set Q---Link to Off.Important Note:Not all VCRs support this type of the data transmission system. Some VCRs may support certain functions, others supportno functions at all. For more details see the VCR Operation Manual.If the Q---Link function is not operable first make sure the SCART cable is fully functional. See your dealer for details.