Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)57Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 59)VIERALink (HDAVI C ontrol™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control,convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. (p. 60 - 65)You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. But available features are depending on the connected equipment’s version ofHDAVI Control. Please refer to the manual of the equipment to confirm the version.• VIERALink f eatures may be available even with other manufacturers’ equipment supporting HDMI CEC.Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link featuresQ-Link (SCART connection)Connected equipmentFeaturesDVD Recorder / VCRwith Q-Link functionPreset downloadEasy playbackPower on linkPower off linkDirect TV RecordingConnectionSCART cable DVD Recorder / VCRwith Q-Link function• Use fully wired SCART cable.• Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the TV’s AV1terminal via a SCART cable.VIERA Link (HDMI connection)Connected equipmentFeaturesDIGA Recorder withVIERA Link functionDVD Player / Blu-ray DiscPlayer with VIERA LinkfunctionHD Video Camera /LUMIX Camera withVIERA Link functionPreset download ∗2 ∗5 – –Easy playbackPower on linkPower off linkReduce unnecessary power consumptionin standby ∗3 ∗3 –Auto standby for unnecessary equipment ∗3 ∗3 –Pause Live TV programme ∗2 ∗4 – –Direct TV Recording ∗2 – –Control the menu of the connectedequipment by VIERA remote control ∗1 ∗1 ∗1Speaker control – – –ConnectionDIGA R ecorder / DVD Player /Blu-ray Disc Player /HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camerawith VIERA Link functionHDMI cable• Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.• Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.• About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.