Panasonic VIERA TX-26LXD6 Operating Instructions Manual

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39Q--Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR or DVD Recorder.For Q--Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a recording device with the “Q--Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATALOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV2 socket of the televisionand the appropriate socket on your VCR, and the AV1 socket of the television and the appropriate socket on your DVD Recorder.For connection to the appropriate Scart socket on the recording device, refer to the device’s operating instruction book.When using a “NEXTVIEWLINK” device the main features possible are the following :Preset DownloadThis allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the recording device, helping to ensure that correct recordings aremade; there are several ways to perform this operation :1. During installation as explained in the ’Quick Start Guide’ beginning on page 7.2. When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu, see page 21.3. Preset download started from the recording device, refer to the device’s operating instruction book.Because a recording device cannot tune to DVB stations, only the analogue programme positions are downloaded to the device.Important Note:Not all recording devices support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features, but not others. Refer to therecording device’s operating instruction book.If Q--Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart cable is a “fully wired” type. Ask your dealer for further details.What You See Is What You Record (DIRECT TV RECORDING) (Not available with HDMI)This will allow the immediate recording of the programme currently shown on the television, by the recordingdevice attached to the Scart socket, which can be chosen using “Q ---Link select”. (see page13).Press the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control.If the recording device is in Standby mode with usable recording media inserted, it will automatically switchon when you press the DIRECT TV REC button.If a “Q--Link” device is connected, a message will appear on the TV screen showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible torecord. Some “Q--Link” compatible devices will only display the message when on the VCR programme position(0) or in AV mode. Referto the device’s operating instruction book.Recording in progressThe recording device is recording the programme signalfrom its own tuner. If you wish you can switch off the TVand leave the device recording in the normal way.No recording -- Check tape or discThe tape or disc may have been “write protected”, missingor may be damaged. The device may already be recording.Refer to the device’s operating instruction book.Recording DVB stationsIf you press the DIRECT TV REC button while watching a DVB station, the recording device will automatically switch to its AV input torecord the DVB signal from the TV (via the SCART cable), and the DVB programme position will be locked. If you attempt to selectanother DVB programme position while recording, you will see the message “DVB programme is locked”. Press the OK button to clearthe message, or the EXIT button to unlock the programme. Beware that if you press EXIT, the DVB programme will be unlocked ---switching to another DVB programme will spoil your intended recording.Additionally, when using a “Q--Link” device the main features possible are the following :The following features are only available from the device connected to the scart socket selected using “Q ---Link select“. (see page 13).TV / Recording device Auto Power OnIf you insert pre---recorded media into the recording device and press the Play button whilst the TV is in ’Standby’ mode, the TV willautomatically switch on and select the correct AV input so that you can view the content.Recording device Auto Power StandbyWhen the TV is switched into ’Standby’ mode, the recording device will also switch into ’Standby’ mode if there is no media inserted, orif there is media inserted and the device is in ’Rewind’ or ’Stop’ mode. If a VCR is rewinding a tape, it will not switch into ’Standby’ modeuntil rewinding has finished.Recording device Image View OnIf the TV is in Standby mode and the recording device sends a menu to be displayed on the TV screen (e.g. Main menu), the TV willautomatically switch On and the menu will be displayed.Some other devices may support this feature. Refer to the device’s operating instruction book.This TV will also communicate with other recording device’s that carry the following logos :D “DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation). D “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation).D “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation). D “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation).Important Note:These recording devices may support some or all of the above functions. Refer to the device’s operating instruction book.Not all recording devices support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features, but not others. Refer to thedevice’s operating instruction book. Some features are only available from the device connected to the scart socket selected using“Q ---Link select“. (see page13).If Q--Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart cable is a “fully wired” type. Ask your dealer for further details.Q--LINK