Panasonic TX-28PL1D Operating Instructions Manual

21Q--Link allows the television to communicate with your VCROpen the Setup menuMove to Q--LinkConfirm Q--Link is set to “On”Press the TV/AV button to exitThe VCR must be connected with a SCART lead (full function type) attached between the AV2 socket of the television and theappropriate socket on your VCR. See the VCR handbook for further information. Q--Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar technology allowsthe television to instruct a compatible VCR to record the programme that is currently being displayed on screen, regardless of theprogramme position set on the VCR, thus simplifying the process of recording programmes.To record the programme you are currently watchingPress the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote controlDIRECTTV RECIf 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 TV sourceNo recording -- NO TAPENo recording -- TAPE IS PROTECTEDVCR is recording the programme signal from itsown tuner. If you wish you can switch off the TVand leave the VCR recording in the normal way.VCR is recording the programme signal from the television.You must not change programme position or switch off the TV: ifyou do, the VCR will automatically stop recording and switch off.The write protection tab on the back of the cassettehas been removed.No recording -- VCR IS PLAYINGNo recording -- ALREADY RECORDINGVCR recording own tunerNo recording -- TAPE MAY BE DAMAGEDVCR recording VCR external No recording -- NO SOURCE AVAILABLEExamples of other messages that might be displayed are:To share tuning informationTo ensure correct recordings are made, the television and VCR should share tuning information -- see page 17.D Whenever the Auto setup (ATP) function is used, tuning data will be downloaded to the VCR.Auto Power functionsWith Panasonic Q--Link VCRs these additional features are available:D If you insert a tape in your VCR and press the Play button, the television will automatically switch on and select the AV2 input so you canview the tape.D If you switch off the television whilst the VCR is in Stop, Fast Forward or Rewind modes, the VCR will switch off automatically.To turn off Q--Link communicationIf 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 12.Important Note:Not all VCRs support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features, but not others. See the VCR handbookfor further information.If Q--Link is inoperative, first confirm that your SCART lead is a full function type. Ask your dealer for further details.Q--LINKSetup menuTeletext FLOFOff timer OffQ--Link OnTuning menuOSD languageTV/AVSelectChangeExitTV/AVSET UP