Hitachi C32WF535N User Manual page 18

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
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
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
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).
The television is trying to communicate with a Viewlink compatible
The television is trying to get the VCR to perform a function the VCR
The VCR cannot record because there is no tape inserted.
The VCR cannot record because it is currently playing a tape.
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Viewlink features
is pressed whilst in MANUAL SETUP .
No Viewlink Compatible VCR Found
VCR, and cannot find one.
Feature Not Supported by VCR
does not support.
VCR Not Recording - No Tape
VCR Is Currently Playing
on your