Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)88Q-LinkPreparations● Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of PhilipsCorporation)”, “Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)”, “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)”● Q-Link connection (p. 86)● Use fully wired SCART cable.● Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder.● Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu [AV1 out] (p. 42)● Download preset - channel, language and country / region settings “Preset download” (see below)Features availablePreset downloadChannel, language and country settings can be downloaded to the recorder.● DVB-C channel settings cannot be downloaded.● To download settings[Download] (p. 43), [Auto Setup] (p. 15, 16, 46)Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you recordRecords the current programme in DVD Recorder / VCR immediately. (When USB HDD for recording is connected inDVB mode, [One Touch Recording] starts.)● Confirm the code of the remote control is “73” (p. 30).● Available conditions:Picture source Mode Recording fromAnalogue TV TV monitor outAV Recorder’s tunerDVB (USB HDD for recording is not connected) TV TV monitor outAV (watching recorder’s tuner) AV Recorder’s tunerAV (watching recorder’s external input) AV Recorder’s external inputAV (watching TV’s external input) AV TV monitor out● When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.● You can change channel or turn the TV off while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.● Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.■ To stop recordingUnlock the tunerTuner LockedPress EXIT to unlock and stop recordingPower on link and Easy playbackSet Power on Link [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function [Power on Link] (p. 42)When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, theTV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is inStandby mode.)Power off linkSet Power off Link [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function [Power off Link] (p. 42)When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette ordisc is not active.)● This function works even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.Note● Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder.