40Q-Link FunctionsQ-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback.ŶConditionŶFeatures availableSome recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment.Information/ Message Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed.(Only when the programme number is “0” or “AV mode” for some equipment.)Poweron linkand EasyplaybackWhen VCR or DVD recorder starts playback or direct navigator / function menufor the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switchedautomatically so that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)Power offlink When TV is set to Standby mode, the recording equipment is also automaticallyset to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.)• Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos:“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”, or “SMARTLINK”• Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 44)• Q-Link terminal setup in Setup Menu (Q-Link, AV1 / AV2 out). (p. 23)What yousee isWhat yourecordDIRECT TV RECDirect TV Recording:Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorderimmediately.Ŷ To change DVB channel, stop recordingEXIT• When Direct TV Recording is performed, therecording equipment is automatically turned on if itis in Standby mode.• The recording equipment is recording from its owntuner. You can turn the TV off during recording(Analogue only).• If you turn the TV off during recording from an AVsource, the recording will be stopped.• When Direct TV Recording is performed whilewatching DVB channel, the DVB programmeposition is locked and no other DVB channel canbe selected. However you can watch analoguechannels.• “DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation) • “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)• “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation) • “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)Read the manuals of the equipment too.ŶDownload analogue channel settings• Perform Auto Setup. (p. 30)When first using this TV, see “Auto Setup”. (p. 10)• Perform download to the equipment. (p. 23)