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LINKED OPERATIONS WITH THE TV

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What is linked operations with the TV

This unit has a convenient function that offers linked operations that control equipment through HDMI. You can use this function by connecting TV and/or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

With linked operations with the TV, you can do the following:

1.Automatic input switching

2.Power on link

3.Power off link

See below for the details.

This unit offers linked operations with a Panasonic TV with VIERA Link or EZ Sync™.

Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

Preparation

1Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI cable (] 4-5).

2Set “HDMI Control” to “On” (] 20). (The default setting is “Off”.)

3Set the linked operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).

4Turn on all connected equipments and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the linked operations work properly.

Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

What you can do with linked operations with the TV

Automatic input switching

When the following operations are performed, the television will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action.

When play starts on the unit

When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., Direct Navigator screen)

Power on link

When the television is off and the following operations are performed, the television will automatically turn on and display the corresponding action.

When play starts on the unit

When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., Direct Navigator screen)

Power off link

All connected equipment compatible with linked operation through HDMI, including this unit, automatically turns off when you switch the television off.

This unit automatically turns off even during playback or any other operation.

Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television (] 14)

Notes

When [] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input switching” or “Power on link”, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started.

In this case, press [] or [] to go back to where playback started.

Easy control only with Panasonic TV (VIERA) remote control

If you connect this unit to a TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control.

[, , , ], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU] and colored buttons Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.

• Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating TV.

Using the FUNCTIONS menu to operate this unit

Using the sub menu to operate this unit

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” and display the Top Menu (for BD-Video and DVD-Video) or Pop-up Menu (for BD-Video).

1Press [SUB MENU].

This can also be displayed by using the VIERA menu screen.

e.g.,

Control Panel

Screen Aspect

Top Menu

Pop-up Menu

By using the TV remote control, you can play media using the FUNCTIONS menu.

1Press the button for VIERA Link or EZ Sync™ on the remote control.

2Select the player.

• The FUNCTIONS menu is displayed.

e.g.,

BD Player FUNCTIONS

DVD-Video

Top Menu

Menu

Note

You cannot use the sub menu while the Top Menu for BD-Video or DVD-Video is displayed.

2Select an item, then press [OK].

SUB

OK

RETURN

MENU

SD card

Other Functions

OK

SUB

MENU RETURN

Control Panel

Control Panel is displayed.

 

Follow the indications on

 

the screen.

 

 

Screen Aspect

(] 10)

When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode

Press [ STANDBY/ON] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.

When not using linked operations with the TV

Set “HDMI Control” in the Setup menu to “Off”. (] 20)

Top Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top menu is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pop-up Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pop-up menu is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotate Right

 

 

 

 

 

Rotate the still picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotate Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoom in

 

 

 

 

Enlarge or shrink the still

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

picture.

Zoom out

 

 

 

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