VIERA LinkTM Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.

Refer to page 26-29 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information.

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 DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and 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. 20) initially before connecting to

HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 26-29).

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

Connecting this unit to a DVD

theater, or Player theater

recorder (DIGA) AV amp

For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable

For RAM theater and Player theater: Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.

If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system.

Digital Audio out

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

R

L

PR

PB

Y

IN

 

 

 

 

 

2

R

L

PR

PB

Y

Back of the TV

VIDEO 1

 

 

 

IN

R

L

 

 

PROG

AUDIOTO

 

 

S VIDEO

OUT

AMP

R

L

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

When using an “VIERA Link” audio- video amplifier and a compatible DVD recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain connection as shown below.

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

or

oror

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI cable

AUDIO

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

IN

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

(AV OUT)

(AV IN)

or

RAM theater /

HD Camcorder

DVD recorder (DIGA)

AV amp with VIERA

DVD recorder (DIGA)

Player theater with

with VIERA Link

with VIERA Link function

Link function

with VIERA Link function

VIERA 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 setting”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 21, 24-25).

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.)

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

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Panasonic TH-42PZ80U quick start Viera LinkTM Connections, Setting of this unit after connection