Panasonic TC-42PC2 quick start Viera LinkTM Connections, Setting of this unit after connection

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VIERA LinkTM Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control

 

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with

of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder

 

HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit

(DIGA), Home theater system.

 

Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On

Refer to page 30-33 for Setup Menu settings and additional

 

(so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected

control information.

 

equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home

• Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.

 

theater system playback operate.

Note

HDMI 1 is recommended.

When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-33).

Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home

Connecting this unit to a DVD

theater system

recorder (DIGA) and AV amp

For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable

When using a “VIERA Link” audio-

For Home theater system

video amplifier and a compatible DVD

Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.

recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain

If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program

connection as shown below.

through the theater system.

 

*No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5” and is connected with an HDMI cable. (HDMI 1 only)

or

Back of the TV

 

 

 

 

Digital Audio out

 

HDMI cable

 

*

or

or

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI

HDMI

 

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

(AV IN)

(AV OUT)

 

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

or

DVD recorder (DIGA)

AV amp with

Home theater systems

HD Camcorder

LUMIX

DVD recorder (DIGA)

with VIERA Link function

VIERA Link function

with VIERA Link function

with VIERA Link

with VIERA

with VIERA Link function

 

 

 

function

Link function

 

One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.

Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).

Setting of this unit after connection

After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 21, 30-31).

Note

Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals.

When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.

(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)

For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.

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