26Q-Link interlocks the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback.ŶConditionŶFeatures availableWhat yousee isWhat yourecordInformation/ MessagePoweron linkand EasyplaybackPower offlinkRecording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed.(Only when the programme number is "0" or "AV mode" for some equipment.)Insert a videocassette or DVD in the recording equipment and it is operated, TVis turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view thecontent. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)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 AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 28)• Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 16)Q-LinkDirect TV Recording:Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder immediately.• When Direct TV Recording is performed, therecording equipment is automatically turned on ifit is in Standby mode.• The recording equipment is recording fromits own tuner. You can turn the TV off duringrecording.• Do not turn the TV off during recording AVsource. Otherwise the recording will be stopped.• "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.Some recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment.ŶDownload channel settings• Perform Auto setup. (p. 20)When first using this TV, see "Auto Setup". (p. 9)• Perform download to the equipment. (p. 18)External Equipment