Panasonic TH-C50FD18 quick start Viera LinkTM Connections, Setting of this unit after connection

VIERA LinkTM Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.

Refer to page 28-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information.

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

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater playback operate.

Note

HDMI 1 is recommended.

When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 20) initially before connecting to
HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 28-31).
■Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM	■Connecting this unit to a DVD
theater, or Player theater	recorder (DIGA) and AV amp

For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable For RAM theater and Player theater:

Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.

If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system.

When using an “VIERA Link” audio- video amplifier and a compatible DVD recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain connection as shown below.

Digital Audio out

	1
	COMPONENT	R	L	PR	PB	Y
	IN
	2	R	L	PR	PB	Y
Back of the TV	VIDEO 1					AUDIO
	IN	R	L			IN

PROG	AUDIOTO				S VIDEO
OUT	AMP	R	L		PC
			AUDIO	VIDEO

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

or

oror

					HDMI cable
AUDIO	HDMI	HDMI	HDMI	HDMI	HDMI
IN	(AV OUT)	(AV OUT)	(AV OUT)	(AV OUT)	(AV IN)

or

Home theater systems	HD Camcorder	DVD recorder (DIGA)	AV amp with VIERA	DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link function	with VIERA Link	with VIERA Link function	Link function	with VIERA Link function
	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 setting”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 21, 26-27).

	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.)
40	About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment.