Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier/receiver under “HDAVI Control”.
You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an 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, 2010) 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.
Setting VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”
Preparation
Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI cable (> 21).
1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 29). (The default setting is “On”.)
2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3 Turn 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.
When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode
Press [POWER Í] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.
Automatic input switching
When the following operations are performed, the television will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action.
jWhen play starts on the unit
jWhen an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen)
jWhen the HDMI is connected, with the unit turned on (first time only)
Power on link
When the television is off and the following operations are performed, the television will automatically turn on and display the corresponding action.
jWhen play starts on the unit
jWhen an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen)
Power off link
All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”, including this unit, automatically turns off when you switch the television off.
≥This unit automatically turns off even during playback or any other operation.
≥When [1] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input switching” or “Power on link”, 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.
Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television
When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later and other device supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power to the television is turned off, since “Power off link” (> above) operates.
The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit ON and to play music continuously.
1While playing music Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3, 4] to select “TV Power” and press [OK].
≥Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the power to the television is turned off.
≥If the operation mentioned above is executed while audio is output from the television, the sound may not be output from the device. It is recommended to set the device beforehand so that audio will be output from the device.
When not using “HDAVI Control”
Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off”. (> 29)
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