Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT25X Operating Instructions Manual

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38 39AdvancedVIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM”VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDAVI Control” function.This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMIcables allow you to interface with them automatically.Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:Version OperationsHDAVI Control or later • Automatic Input Switching (p. 41)• Power on link (p. 41)• Power off link (p. 41)• Default speakers (p. 41)• One-touch theater playback (p. 41)• Speaker control (p. 43)HDAVI Control 2 or later • VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 43)• Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 41)HDAVI Control 3 or later • Provides setting information (p. 41)• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 41)• Direct TV recording (p. 43)HDAVI Control 4 or later • Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 41)HDAVI Control 5 • Audio Return ChannelAudio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound signals tobe sent via an HDMI cable.For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setupafter the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode toHDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 (p. 32), and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard knownas HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, itsoperation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.HDMI cableThis function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)* For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.VIERA LinkTM ConnectionsFollow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI controlof a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder(DIGA), Home theater system.Refer to page 40-43 for Setup Menu settings and additionalcontrol information.• Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible withHDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unitOff and On again while the power of all equipment is On(so that the unit can correctly recognize the connectedequipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Hometheater system playback operates.NoteHDMI 1 is recommended.When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3/HDMI 4 set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3/HDMI 4 (p. 32) initially beforeconnecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3/HDMI 4. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 40-43).Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Hometheater systemFor DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cableFor Home theater systemConnect with the HDMI and audio cables.If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV programthrough the theater system.* No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5”and is connected with an HDMI cable. (HDMI 1 only)Connecting this unit to a DVDrecorder (DIGA) and AV ampWhen using a “VIERA Link” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DVDrecorder (DIGA) use a daisy chainconnection as shown below.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 connectionAfter making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setupmenu. (p. 33, 40-43).NoteIndividual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to theirrespective 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.)For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.HDMI cableHDMI(AV OUT)HDMI(AV OUT)Home theater systemswith VIERA Link functionororHDMI(AV IN)AV amp withVIERA Link functionDVD recorder (DIGA)with VIERA Link functionHD Camcorderwith VIERA LinkfunctionHDMI(AV OUT) HDMI(AV OUT)DVD recorder (DIGA)with VIERA Link functionorBack of the TVorHDMI(AV OUT)LUMIXwith VIERALink functionor*Digital Audio outor