Connecting to other equipment

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. (When connecting the unit to a PC with a USB cable, the power will not turn 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 the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. 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 179.

Note

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

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.

Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.

Do not use any other cables except 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)

VIERA Link will not work even if you connect the HDMI mini cable while the unit is connected to the PC or the printer.

[HDMI MODE] (P37) [1080i] is valid only for the following conditions: Outputting to HDMI:

During playback of motion pictures recorded with [ ]

When [PICTURE PLAY] is selected in the [PLAYBACK MODE]

When [PICTURE ONLY] is selected in the [SLIDE SHOW]

When the [VIERA Link] is set to [ON]:

During playback of still pictures on one screen after selecting [ ] displayed on the TV screen

During playback of motion pictures recorded with [ ] after selecting [ ] displayed on the TV screen

When [PICTURE ONLY] is selected for the [SLIDE SHOW]

It will be output as [720p] except for the above conditions.

The screen will be blacked out for a while when displaying in 1 screen, the [HDMI MODE] (P37) of the camera is set to [AUTO] or [1080i], and [ ] displayed on the TV screen is selected, but this is not a malfunction.

If the picture is disrupted when [HDMI MODE] (P37) is set to [AUTO] or [1080i], change the setting to [720p].

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Panasonic DMC-GH1K operating instructions Other linked operations Turning the power off, Automatic input switching