Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control”?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 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.
Preparation
1Set “VIERA Link” to “On”.
(The default setting is “On”.)
2Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3For the optimal “HDAVI Control” operations change the following settings on the connected TV§1.
≥Set the default speaker settings to this unit.§2
≥Set the speaker selection settings to this unit.
≥Set the digital audio output settings to be compatible with this unit. (> 15)
4Turn 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.
5Start playback on the device connected to the HDMI AV IN terminal and check that the image
is displayed correctly.
When the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.
§1 The availability and function of the settings may vary depending on the TV. Refer to the operating instructions for the TV for details.
§2 If the TV has a default speaker setting within the VIERA Link setting items, choosing this unit as the default speaker will automatically change the speaker selection to this unit.
Speaker Selection
You can select whether audio output is from this unit or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings.
Home theater
This unit’s speakers are active.
≥When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this unit in the TV menu will automatically turn this unit on and select “TV” as the source.
≥You can control the volume setting using the Volume or Mute button on the TV remote control.
≥If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be automatically activated.
TV
TV speakers are active.
≥The volume of this unit is set to its minimum.
≥When switching between this unit’s speakers and TV
speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds.
Automatic input switching
When the following operations are performed, this unit will automatically turn on§ and change the input channel to the corresponding source.
jWhen play starts on an HDMI connected device. jWhen the input channel on the TV is changed.
§Only when speaker output is set to this unit.
≥If “Power off link” is activated on the TV, this unit will turn off when the TV is turned off.
Automatic lip-sync function
(for HDAVI Control 3 or later)
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≥ 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, 2009) 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.
Delay between audio and video is automatically adjusted, enabling you to enjoy smooth audio for the picture.
≥The delay information is automatically set if the TV is compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 3 or later” and the VIERA Link is set to “On”.
When the delay information cannot be retrieved, the audio delay is set to 40 ms.
