VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder (DIGA), Home theater system.
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•Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home theater system playback operate.
Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home theater system
For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable
For Home theater system
Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system.
*No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5” and is connected with an HDMI cable.
Digital Audio out
Back of the TV
Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder (DIGA) and AV amp
When using a “VIERA Link” audio- video amplifier and a compatible DVD recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain connection as shown below.
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
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One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.
Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).
Setting of this unit after connection
After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 25,
Note
Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals.
When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.
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