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Linked operations with the TV [Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control
TM
)/Q Link]
You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using HDAVI Control or Q Link.
Preparation
1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable
(➡ 17).
2. Set “Control with HDMI/Q Link” to “HDMI and Q Link” (➡ 68).
(The default setting is “HDMI and Q Link”.)
3. Set the HDAVI Control operations on the connected equipment
(e.g., TV).
≥When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as HDAVI Control, set
the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.
4. Turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select this
unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the HDAVI
Control function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat
this procedure.
Preparation
≥Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable
(➡ 14).
For your reference
The following systems from other manufacturers have similar
function to Q Link from Panasonic.
For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult
your dealer.
≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)
≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)
≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)
≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)
What you can do with HDAVI Control and Q Link
§1
This button is available only when this unit is on.
§2
When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents
from where playback started.
In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.
[Note]
≥These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
≥About HDAVI Control function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.
What is HDAVI Control?
HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked
operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver
under HDAVI Control. You can use this function by connecting
the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating
instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
What is Q Link?
Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of
this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by
connecting the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.
Download from the TV
[Q]Link]
When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV
to the unit and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as
on the TV (➡ 18).
(When the TV is on)
Easy playback
[HDAVI]Control]
[Q]Link]
When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically switch the input
channel and displays the corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
Press [FUNCTIONS]
§1
, [1](PLAY)
§2
, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView], [PROG/CHECK].
When the operation is stopped, the screen will return to the input selected before Easy playback started.
(When the TV is off)
Power on link
[HDAVI]Control]
[Q]Link]
When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and
displays the corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
Press [FUNCTIONS]
§1
, [1](PLAY)
§2
, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [ShowView], [PROG/CHECK].
≥[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] SVCD and MP3
The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.
Power off link
[HDAVI]Control]
[Q]Link]
When you turn the TV off, the unit is also automatically turned off. The unit automatically turns off even if
the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the on-screen menu is displayed, during playback or
when the unit is only timer recording.
Even if the TV is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the same time in the following conditions:
–when you pressed [¥ REC] and the unit is recording,
–when copying
–when finalizing
–during Preset Download, Auto-Setup, Auto Clock Setting, Child Lock and Manual Tuning
≥When this unit is connected to an HDAVI Control compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the
receiver will also turn off.
Direct TV Recording
[Q]Link]
This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV
without having to change the channels on this unit.
≥However this function does not work if you select the TV channels on this unit when the unit and
the TV are connected with both an HDMI cable and a 21-pin Scart cable.
Preparation
≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
The selected drive lights up on the unit’s display.
≥If you selected the DVD drive
Insert a disc. (➡ 24)
Press and hold [¥ DIRECT TV REC] for 1 second.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press [∫].
Copying from a video cassette recorder/Linked operations with the TV [Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control
TM
)/Q Link]
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