52Link Functions (Q-LinkVIERA Link)Q-LinkPreparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK”Q-Link connection p. 50Use fully wired SCART cable. Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder. Download Analogue channel setting “Analogue channel download” (see below)Features availableAnalogue channel downloadAnalogue channel settings can be downloaded to a recorder with an analogue tuner (where Analogueis still broadcast). Digital channel settings are not downloaded.To download the Analogue channel settings “Q-Link Download” (p. 29) or “Auto Setup” in Analogue mode(p. 35) or “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12)Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you recordRecording the current programme on a DVD Recorder / VCR immediately.ASPECTOPTION RETURNTEXT STTL INDEX HOLDMENU NINPUTTV AVEXITDIRECT TV REC DIRECT TV RECAvailable conditions: Picture source Mode Recording fromAnalogue TV TV monitor outAV Recorder’s tunerDVB TV TV monitor outAV( watching recorder’s tuner) AV Recorder’s tunerAV( watching recorder’s external input) AV Recorder’sexternal inputAV( watching TV’s external input) AV TV monitor outWhen Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.Changing channel or turning off the TV is available 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 recording Unlock the tunerUnlockContinueTuner LockedPress EXIT to unlock.Any timer programme in progress will also be deleted.EXITPower on link and Easy playbackWhen the DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or the direct navigator / function menu for theequipment is activated, the TV is turned on and the input mode is switched automatically so that youcan view the content. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)Power off linkWhen the TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only whenthe videocassette or disc is not active.)This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.“DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation)•“Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation)•“Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)•“SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)•NoteSome recorders are not compatible. Read the manual of the recorder.