Panasonic th-37pa20 User Manual
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CH SEACH STILL
Preset Download
This allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the recording device, helping to ensure that correct
recordings are made; there are several ways to perform this operation :
1. During installation as explained in the ’Quick Start Guide’ beginning on page 8-13.
2. When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu, see page 20.
3. Preset download started from the recording device, refer to the device’s operating instruction book.
Important Note:
Not all recording devices support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features, but not
others. Refer to the recording 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.
This allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the recording device, helping to ensure that correct
recordings are made; there are several ways to perform this operation :
1. During installation as explained in the ’Quick Start Guide’ beginning on page 8-13.
2. When Auto setup is started from within the Tuning menu, see page 20.
3. Preset download started from the recording device, refer to the device’s operating instruction book.
Important Note:
Not all recording devices support this type of data communication system. Some may support certain features, but not
others. Refer to the recording 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)
This will allow the immediate recording of the programme currently shown on the television, by
the recording device attached to the Scart socket, which can be chosen using “Q-Link”. (see
page 24).
This will allow the immediate recording of the programme currently shown on the television, by
the recording device attached to the Scart socket, which can be chosen using “Q-Link”. (see
page 24).
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
switch on when you press the DIRECT TV REC button.
switch on 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 to record. Some “Q-Link” compatible devices will only display the
message when on the VCR programme position(0) or in AV mode. Refer to the device’s operating
instruction book.
recorded, or if it is not possible to record. Some “Q-Link” compatible devices will only display the
message when on the VCR programme position(0) or in AV mode. Refer to the device’s operating
instruction book.
When using a “NEXTVIEWLINK” device the main features possible are the following :
No recording -Check tape or disc
Recording in progress
The recording device is recording the programme signal
from its own tuner. If you wish you can switch off the TV
and leave the device recording in the normal way.
from its own tuner. If you wish you can switch off the TV
and leave the device recording in the normal way.
The tape or disc may have been “write protected”, missing
or may be damaged. The device may already be recording.
Refer to the device’s operating instruction book.
or may be damaged. The device may already be recording.
Refer to the device’s operating instruction book.
Additionally, when using a “Q-Link” device themain features possible are the following :
The following features are only available from the device connected to the scart socket selected using “Q-Link”. (see page 24).
TV / Recording device Auto Power On
If you insert pre-recorded media into the recording device and press the Play button whilst the TV is in ’Standby’ mode,
the TV will automatically switch on and select the correct AV input so that you can view the content.
Recording device Auto Power Standby
When the TV is switched into ’Standby’ mode, the recording device will also switch into ’Standby’ mode if there is no
media inserted, or if 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’ mode until rewinding has finished.
Recording device Image View On
If 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 will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed.
Some other devices may support this feature. Refer to the device’s operating instruction book.
If you insert pre-recorded media into the recording device and press the Play button whilst the TV is in ’Standby’ mode,
the TV will automatically switch on and select the correct AV input so that you can view the content.
Recording device Auto Power Standby
When the TV is switched into ’Standby’ mode, the recording device will also switch into ’Standby’ mode if there is no
media inserted, or if 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’ mode until rewinding has finished.
Recording device Image View On
If 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 will automatically switch On and the menu will be displayed.
Some other devices may support this feature. Refer to the device’s operating instruction book.
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. Somemay support certain features, but not
others. Refer to the device’s operating instruction book. Some features are only available from the device connected
to the scart socket selected using “Q-Link”. (see page 24).
If Q-Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart cable is a “fully wired” type. Ask your dealer for further details.
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. Somemay support certain features, but not
others. Refer to the device’s operating instruction book. Some features are only available from the device connected
to the scart socket selected using “Q-Link”. (see page 24).
If Q-Link is inoperative, first confirm that your Scart cable is a “fully wired” type. Ask your dealer for further details.
This TV will also communicate with other recording device’s that bear the following logos :
• “DATA LOGIC”
(a trademark of Metz Corporation)
• “Easy Link”
(a trademark of Philips Corporation)
• “Megalogic”
(a trademark of Grundig Corporation)
• “SMARTLINK”
(a trademark of Sony Corporation)
Q-Link
Q-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”,
“DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV2
socket of the television and the appropriate socket on your VCR, and the AV4 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.
“DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV2
socket of the television and the appropriate socket on your VCR, and the AV4 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.