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viewlink
tuning in
What is
Viewlink
?
The Viewlink function allows the direct communication between your TV and a Viewlink
compatible VCR*, enabling features such as downloading of tuning information from the TV to the
VCR, making TV/Video setup easier.
To use
Viewlink
functions...
*
A
Viewlink
compatible VCR means a Hitachi VCR with the viewlink logo, or a
VCR with one of the following logos:
● “Q-Link” (a trademark of Panasonic Corporation)
● “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)
● “T-V Link” (a trademark of JVC Corporation)
These VCR’s may support some or all of the features described - refer to the VCR
instruction manual.
Preset Download
This function enables a download of tuning information from the TV to the VCR e.g. programme
order/name etc. This helps to ensure that correct recordings are made.
The Preset Download function automatically begins when initial setup is complete of AUTOTUNE
or the AV key is pressed whilst in MANUAL SETUP.
This function can also be started from the VCR - refer to VCR instruction manual.
1. A
Viewlink
compatible VCR is necessary. *
2. The VCR must be connected to the AV1 socket on the TV by a fully wired scart cable.
Viewlink
features
PLEASE NOTE: If “
No Viewlink compatible VCR found”
is
displayed, the download was not performed correctly.
Before trying to download again, ensure the following:
● The VCR is turned ON;
● The VCR is connected to the AV1 socket;
● The scart cable is fully wired;
● The VCR is
Viewlink
compatible.
Direct TV Recording
What You See Is What You Record -
This will allow the immediate
recording of the programme currently being viewed on the TV.
To Record - Press the VCR and record buttons on your
handset simultaneously. A message will appear on the screen
showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible to record.
(Examples are shown below and on the opposite page).
Feature Not Supported by VCR
The television is trying to get the VCR to perform a function the VCR
does not support.
The VCR cannot record because there is no tape inserted.
VCR Not Recording - No Tape
The VCR cannot record because it is currently playing a tape.
The television is trying to communicate with a Viewlink compatible
VCR, and cannot find one.
No Viewlink Compatible VCR Found
VCR Is Currently Playing
