Set to “On”
(default is On)
Select “Setup”
Select “VIERA Link”
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1
3
Display the menu
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Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre,
Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
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Easy playback (p. 37)
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Power on link (p. 37)
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Power off link (p. 37)
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Speaker control (p. 37)
In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation:
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Easy control only with VIERA remote control (p. 37)
These features are limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry
standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have
developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI
CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information. About applicable equipment, consult your local
Panasonic dealer.
VIERA Link “ Control
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HDMI Functions
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HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
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RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)
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RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)
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RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
Easy
playback
Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, input
mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.
Power on
link
When the connected Panasonic equipment starts playback or direct navigator /
function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on.
(Only when TV is in Standby mode.)
Power off
link
When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also
automatically set to Standby.
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This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer
function or auto power standby function.
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Preparations
Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manuals of the equipment.
About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 39). Read the manuals of the equipment too.
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For the fi rst time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing setup
After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI (p. 16), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.
Speaker
control
You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control.
This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected.
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If you cannot access the menu, check the
settings and the equipment (p. 36).
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
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TV
TV speakers are active.
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Home Cinema
Adjustment for equipment
(automatically turned on if it is in
Standby mode).
Volume up / down
Mute
Select “Speaker Selection”
Set to “Home Cinema” or
“TV”
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The sound of TV speakers is mute.
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When the equipment is turned off,
TV speakers will be active.
Easy
control
only with
VIERA
remote
control
You can control some functions of the
connected Panasonic equipment with
this TV remote control (point the remote
control at the TV’s signal receiver).
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If you cannot access the menu, check the
settings and the equipment (p. 36).
Access the menu of the equipment
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
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Example:
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About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
DVD Recorder DIGA HD Video Camera Player theatre
