Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)
You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “VIERA Link” or Q Link.
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? [VIERA]Link]
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
≥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.
≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
≥“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment.
≥This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
≥Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
Preparation:
1Connect this unit to your TV using an HDMI cable and a fully wired
2Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 70). (The default setting is “On”.)
3Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).
≥Set the input channel on VIERA to suit the terminal to be used as “HDAVI Control”.
4Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.
What is Q Link? [Q]Link]
Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with a fully wired
Preparation:
≥Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired
Notes
The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic.
For details, refer to your television’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.
≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic) ≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz) ≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)
≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig) ≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)
Notes
≥These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
≥About “HDAVI Control” function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.
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(When the TV is on) Easy playback
[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to HDMI input mode ([VIERA]Link]) or AV input mode ([Q]Link]) and the TV displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [PROG/CHECK] etc.
(When the TV is off) Power on link
[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and displays the corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [PROG/CHECK] etc.
≥[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [VHS] SVCD and MP3
The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs or VHS.
Power off link [VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]
When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit is automatically set to standby mode even if the FUNCTION MENU etc. is displayed, during playback or when the unit is set to a timer recording.
Even if the TV is turned off, the unit will not be turned off at the same time when recording, copying, finalising etc.
≥When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off.
Direct TV Recording [VIERA]Link] §3 [Q]Link]
[RAM]
This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV.
≥Depending on the TV type connected with this unit, this function may not work.
Press and hold [¥ DIRECT TV REC] for 1 second.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press [∫].
≥If you switch TV channels while using Direct TV Recording, the Direct TV Recording stops.
≥When
§1 This button is available only when this unit is on.
§2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started.
In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.
§3 This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.
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