Connecting to other equipment

Note

Operation icons are hidden by pressing [RETURN], or if no operation is performed for a while when the operation icons are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the following buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed.

3/4/2/1, [OK], [SUB MENU], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button

It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.

When the [VIERA Link] (P64) of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the button on this unit will be limited.

VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.)

If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] (P64) to [OFF].

Other linked operations

Turning the power off:

If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also turns off.

Automatic input switching:

If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press [(], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).

Depending on your TV’s HDMI connection, on some TV’s it may be necessary to manually select the HDMI connection you are using. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 215.

Note

If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the TV.

Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.

Be sure to use a cable that is HDMI certified.

Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)

Before attempting to use VIERA Link, be sure the camera is not connected to a PC or Printer.

[HDMI MODE] (P64) for this unit is determined automatically when the VIERA Link is operating.

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