- 183 -Connecting to other equipmentNote• Operation icons are hidden by pressing [RETURN], or if no operation is performed for a whilewhen the operation icons are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of thefollowing buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed.– 3/4/2/1, [OK], [OPTION], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button• It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.• When the [VIERA Link] (P38) of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the button on this unitwill be limited.• VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TVfor how to set etc.)• If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] (P38) to [OFF].∫ Other linked operationsTurning the power off:If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit alsoturns off.Automatic input switching:• If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press[(], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s poweris in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Poweron link] setting).• Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. Inthis case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. (For details on how toswitch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)• If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 225.Note• If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link, read theoperating instructions for the TV.• Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on thetypes of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operatinginstructions of the TV for the operations that support the TV.• Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)• VIERA Link will not work even if you connect the HDMI mini cable while the unit is connected tothe PC or the printer.• [HDMI MODE] (P38) for this unit is determined automatically when the VIERA Link is operating.• The resolution may switch automatically when an [AVCHD Lite] motion picture that wasrecorded with another camera is played back on this unit. The screen may turn black for a whilewhen that occurs, but it is not a malfunction.
