DVB Timer Programming
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What You See Is What You Record (DIRECT TV RECORDING)
This will allow the immediate recording of the program currently shown on the Television.
Press the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control.
If the VCR is in Standby mode with a useable tape inserted, it will automatically switch on when you press
the DIRECT TV REC button.
If a "Q-Link" VCR is connected a message will appear on the TV screen showing what is being recorded,
or if it is not possible to record.
Some "Q-Link" compatible VCR's will only display the message when on the VCR programme position (0)
or in AV mode. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
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VCR recording preset prog
Recording this programme now
VCR is recording the programme signal from its
own tuner. If you wish you can switch off the TV
and leave the VCR recording in the normal way.
VCR recording TV source
VCR is recording the programme signal from the
television. You must not change programme
position or switch off the TV: if you do, the VCR
will automatically stop recording and switch off.
No recording – TAPE IS PROTECTED
No recording - TAPE IS PROTECTED
The write protection tab on the back of the
cassette has been removed.
Examples of other messages that might be displayed are:
No recording - NO TAPE No recording - ALREADY RECORDING!
No recording – VCR IS PLAYING No recording - TAPE MAY BE DAMAGED
No recording VCR external No recording – NO SOURCE AVAILABLE
Recording DVB stations
If you press the DIRECT TV REC button while watching a DVB station, the VCR will automatically switch
to its AV input to record the DVB signal from the TV (via the SCART cable), and the DVB programme
position will be locked. If you attempt to select another DVB programme position while recording, you will
see the message "This programme is locked". Press the OK button to clear the 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.
With a Panasonic Q-Link VCR connected, these additional features are available:
TV / VCR Auto Power On
If you insert a tape in the VCR and press the Play button whilst the TV is in 'Standby' mode, the TV
will automatically switch On and select the AV2 input so that you can view the tape.
VCR Auto Power Standby
When the TV is switched into 'Standby' mode, the VCR will also switch into 'Standby' mode if there
is no tape in the VCR. If there is a tape in and the VCR is in 'Rewind' or 'Stop' mode (if the VCR is
rewinding a tape, it will not switch into 'Standby' mode until rewinding has finished).
VCR Image View On
If the TV is in Standby mode and the VCR sends a menu to be displayed on the TV screen (e.g.
Main menu), the TV will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed.
Important Notes:
1. Not all VCRs support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features,
but not others. Refer to the VCR operating instruction book.
2. If Q-Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart cable is a "fully wired" type. Ask your dealer for
further details.
