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When using Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.

For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.

When “Yes” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.

When “Yes” is selected (p. 27) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off.

A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.

Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.

Condition

Power off link: Yes; Energy saving mode: Quick start

The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)” connected with an HDMI cable.

When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* automatically under above conditions.

* Minimum power consumption of standby condition for the equipment.

Condition

Unselected device energy save: Yes

The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected with an HDMI cable. [ Examples of timing for operation ]

When the input is switched from the HDMI.

When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater” to “TV”.

The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use.

“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as Default speakers, change the Default speakers setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.

If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.

Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.

TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.

Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.

The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable.

Transmittable data

Recorder

Home theater

Player

On Screen Display Language setting

(English/Español/Français)

Panel Aspect Ratio

(16:9 fixed)

Closed caption information

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---

(Mode/CC type/Digital setting)

 

 

Channel information

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(Input signal/Channel list/Caption information)

 

 

Note

There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from the equipment, that has an HDMI CEC function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the specification for each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.

For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

[For Recorder]

You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation. When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel information).

Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier.

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Panasonic TC-P50C2, TC-P42C2, TC-P46C2 quick start Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player, For Recorder

TC-P46C2, TC-P50C2, TC-P42C2 specifications

The Panasonic TC-P42C2, TC-P50C2, and TC-P46C2 are part of Panasonic's acclaimed C2 series of plasma televisions, renowned for their exceptional picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors. Designed for home theater enthusiasts, these models deliver an immersive viewing experience and incorporate several advanced technologies that enhance overall performance.

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