22 RQT9841
Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
Preparation
1Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made.
(>15, 16)
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 system.§2
≥Set the speaker selection settings to this system.
4Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment
and select the TV’s input for this system so that the
“HDAVI Control” function works properly.
5If a device is connected to the HDMI AV IN terminal,
start play to check that the picture is displayed on the
TV 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 system as the default
speaker will automatically change the speaker selection to
this system.
≥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 standard 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.
To make sure that the audio is output from this system,
turn the main unit on by using the TV’s remote control and
selecting home theater from the speaker menu of VIERA
Link menu. The availability and function of the settings
may vary depending on the TV. Refer to the operating
instructions for the TV for details.
∫Speaker control
You can select whether audio output is from this system or
the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings.
Home theater
This system is active.
≥When the main unit is in standby mode, changing the TV
speakers to this system in the VIERA Link menu will
automatically turn the main unit on.
≥You can control the volume setting of this system using the
volume or mute button on the TV remote control.
≥If you turn off the main unit, the TV speakers will be
automatically activated.
≥Audio will automatically be output from this system if the TV
is compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 4” or later.
TV
TV speakers are active.
≥The volume of this system is set to its minimum.
∫Automatic input switching
When the following operations are performed, the main
unit will automatically change the input to the
corresponding source.
jWhen play starts on an HDMI connected device.§3
jWhen the TV input or the TV channel is changed.
§3 If the speaker output setting on the TV is set to this
system, the TV and the main unit turn on automatically
(Power on link).
∫Power off link
When the TV is turned off, the main unit also turns off
automatically. (This function does not work when
Bluetooth® is the source.)
∫Automatic lip-sync function
(for HDAVI Control 3 or later)
Delay between audio and video is automatically adjusted
by adding time-lag to the audio output, 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.
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
system, 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.
What you can do with
VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control”
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