Viewlink - Hitachi 42PD3000 User Manual

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...
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.
*
A Viewlink compatible VCR means a Hitachi VCR with the viewlink logo, or a
VCR with one of the following logos:
"Q-Link"
"Data Logic"
"Easy Link"
"Megalogic"
"Smartlink"
"T-V Link"
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.
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
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).
The television is trying to communicate with a Viewlink compatible VCR, and cannot
The television is trying to get the VCR to perform a function the VCR does not
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No Viewlink Compatible VCR Found
find one.
Feature Not Supported by VCR
VCR Not Recording - No Tape
The VCR cannot record because there is no tape inserted.
VCR Is Currently Playing
The VCR cannot record because it is currently playing a tape.
Viewlink features
on your handset
support.
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