Panasonic TCP42X1 quick start Viera LinkTM Connections, Setting of this unit after connection

VIERA LinkTM Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control	If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder	HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off
(DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.	and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that
Refer to page 32-35 for Setup Menu settings and additional	the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment)
control information.	and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and
• Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.	Player theater playback operate.

Note

HDMI 1 is recommended.

When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 32-35).

■Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM

■Connecting this unit to a DVD

theater, or Player theater

recorder (DIGA) and AV amp

For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable

When using a “VIERA Link” audio-

For RAM theater and Player theater:

video amplifier and a compatible DVD

Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.

recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain

If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program

connection as shown below.

through the theater system.

Digital Audio out

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

or

Back of the TV

Y

Y

PB

PB

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PR

PR

L

L L

AUDIO

R R

R

VIDEO IN 1

COMPONENT

IN

HDMI cable

1

2

or

or

or

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

(AV IN)

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

or

DVD recorder (DIGA)	AV amp with	Home theater systems	HD Camcorder	LUMIX	DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link	VIERA Link function	with VIERA Link	with VIERA Link	with VIERA	with VIERA Link
function		function	function	Link function function

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, 32-33).

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.)

About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment.

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

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