Panasonic DMP-BD60GN Linked operations with the TV, What you can do with Hdavi Control

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Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”)

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers

Preparation

linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or

1)

Connect this unit to your TV or other device with an HDMI cable

other device under “HDAVI Control”.

 

( 8, 9).

You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an

2)

Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( 31).

HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected

 

(The default setting is “On”.)

equipment for operational details.

3)

Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment

≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions

 

(e.g., TV).

provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI

4)

Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this

CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we

 

unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI

have developed and added. As such, its operation with other

 

Control” function works properly.

manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be

 

Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat

guaranteed.

 

this procedure.

≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.

 

 

“HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as of December,

 

 

2008) 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.

 

 

What you can do with “HDAVI Control”

Automatic input switching

Power off link

When the following operations are performed, the television will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action.

When play starts on the unit

When an action that uses the display screen is performed

(e.g., Direct Navigator screen)

[BD-V][DVD-V]When playback stops, the TV will automatically return to TV tuner mode.

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.

When play starts on the unit

When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., Direct Navigator screen)

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.

About the Standby Power Save function

It is possible to minimize the stand-by power of this unit by the Power off link, even if the “Quick Start” of this unit is set to “On” ( 32).

≥“Standby Power Save” setting is required to be activated on the TV.

≥When turning this unit on or off without using Power off link function, it is impossible to minimize the stand-by power of this unit.

Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television ( 21)

 

≥When [1] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input

 

switching” or “Power on link”, the playback image is not

NOTE

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.

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

If you connect this unit to a TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.

The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.

≥The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you press incompatible buttons on the TV remote control.

Using the FUNCTIONS menu to operate this unit

Using the OPTION menu to operate this unit

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” and display the Top Menu (for BD-Video and DVD-Video) or Pop-up Menu (for BD-Video).

1Press [OPTION].

This can also be displayed by using the VIERA menu screen.

e.g.,

Control Panel

Screen Aspect

Top Menu

Pop-up Menu

OK

OPTIONRETURN

By using the TV remote control, you can play media using the FUNCTIONS menu.

1Press the button for VIERA

Link on the remote control.

2Select the player.

≥The FUNCTIONS menu is displayed.

e.g.,

Blu-ray Disc Player

FUNCTION MENU

DVD-Video

Top Menu

Menu

To Others

Network

SD card

USB device

OK

RETURN

[Note] You cannot use the OPTION menu while the Top Menu for BD-Video or DVD-Video is displayed.

2Select an item, then press [OK].

Control Panel

Control Panel is displayed.

 

Follow the indications on the

 

screen.

Screen Aspect

( 17)

Top Menu [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]

Top menu is displayed.

Menu [DVD-V]

Menu is displayed.

Pop-up Menu [BD-V]

Pop-up menu is displayed.

Rotate RIGHT [JPEG]

Rotate the still picture.

Rotate LEFT [JPEG]

 

Zoom in [JPEG]

Enlarge or reduce the still

 

picture.

Zoom out [JPEG]

When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode

Press [Í] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.

When not using “HDAVI Control”

RQT9407

Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off”. ( 31)

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Contents Region management information BD-VideoExampleDVD-Video ExampleHow to replace the fuse For Saudi ArabiaThis Plug is not WATERPROOF-KEEP DRY. Before use ForAustraliaandNewZealandSafety precautions Unit and media careTable of contents Accessory information Using the remote controlRemote control Audio/Video cable Batteries Batteries UsePackaged discs Media Disc, card and USB device informationRecorded discs USB device SD cardsDiscs that cannot be played Connecting to a television Connecting to Hdmi AV OUT terminalConnecting to Component Video OUT terminal ConnectionConnecting to Video OUT terminal Connecting to 7.1ch Audio OUT terminal BD80Connecting to 5.1ch Audio OUT terminal BD80 Connecting to Digital Audio OUT terminalConnecting AC mains lead Mains Lead on page 2 Before ConnectionSwitch on/off Secondary Audio Standby/on switch Í/IControl reference guide Basic playback control buttonsSetting the television and amplifier/receiver operation Easy SettingFor amplifiers/receivers Network connection Firmware updatingInternet Back of the unit Straight LAN cable not included Manually updating the firmwareNetwork settings Setting the connection speed Testing of Proxy Server SettingsSetting the proxy server Press 3, 4 to select Proxy AddressBasic operation Playing video contentsInserting or removing a media SLOW/SEARCH Search/Slow-motion Skip SkipStarting from a selected item OK Frame-by-frameChapter playback Playing HD Video or SD VideoEnjoying BD-LIVE or Bonusview in BD-Video Enjoying BD-Live discs with InternetEnjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video About audio from audio output terminalRegarding 24p output Necessary Connections ≥HDMI AV OUT terminalPlaying music Insert a disc or USB devicePress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK MP3 Playing a track in another folderPlaying still pictures Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW, SD card, USB deviceUseful functions during still picture play Regarding DivX VOD content Playing DivX videosDisplaying subtitles text Insert a disc or a USB deviceEnjoying Viera Casttm Showing Functions menuPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the item and press OK Press FunctionsOn-screen menu operations Changing settings with the on-screen menuWhat you can change with the on-screen menu Picture PlaySound Linked operations with the TV Easy control only with Viera remote controlWhat you can do with Hdavi Control Changing the unit’s settings Setup menu operationsSummary of settings Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the option and press OKDisplay DTS/DTS-HDTV/Device Connection General Network SettingsViera Cast Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers BD80 Delay time ms0.0To finish the speaker setting Speaker presence and size L C R SW LS RS LB RBAbout MP3/JPEG/DivX files MP3 JpegStructure of folders that can play back on this unit BD-RE/DVD-RAMMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide To reset this unitPower OperationDisplays TV screen and videoHdmi connections CardNetwork Other difficulties with playbackGlossary AvchdBD-J DTS-HDSpecifications If you see this symbol Index

DMP-BD60GN, DMP-BD60GZ, DMP-BD80GN specifications

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