VIERA LinkTM Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of

 

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI

a single piece of AV equipment such as a Panasonic DVD

 

control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On

recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.

 

again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit

Refer to page 28-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional

 

can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check

control information.

 

that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater

Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.

 

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. 28-31).

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 an “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.

 

Recommended

Digital Audio out

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

R

L

PR

PB

Y

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

Back of the TV

2

R

L

PR

PB

Y

VIDEO 1

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

R

L

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

PROG

AUDIOTO

 

 

 

S VIDEO

OUT

AMP

R

L

 

PC

 

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

or

AV Connections

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

 

 

 

Advanced

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, 26-27).

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.)

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Panasonic TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U, TH-42PZ85U quick start Viera LinkTM Connections, Setting of this unit after connection

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