Panasonic TH-46PZ85 Operating Instructions - Page 15

VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on one remote. VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. The equipment with "HDAVI Control" function enables the following operations: Automatic Input Switching (p. 29) Power on link (p. 29) Power off link (p. 29) Default speakers (p. 29) One-touch theater playback (p. 29) Speaker control (p. 31) The equipment with "HDAVI Control 2" (or more) function enables the following operations: VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2" or "HDAVI Control 3") (P. 31) Providing the setting information (for "HDAVI Control 3") (p. 29) Automatic lip-sync function (for "HDAVI Control 3") (p. 29) Direct TV Recording (for "HDAVI Control 3") (p. 31) VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation 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. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 20), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly. ■HDMI cable This 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-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m) RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 ft/2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) * For more detail on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. Follow direction - in "VIERA Link setting" (p. 21) Select settings VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on link Set Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Providing the setting information (for "HDAVI Control 3") ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 28 Set VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on link Set Default speakers Theater change Automatic lip-sync function (for "HDAVI Control 3") At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV's input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. If using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. When "Set" is selected (p. 26), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected. When "Set" is selected (p. 26) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode. Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off. "TV" is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers setting from "TV" to "Theater". Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY" key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically. Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed. Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system. The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/ Player) that has "HDAVI Control 3" function connected to a TV with HDMI cable. Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169
fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○ --- --- ○ --- --- ○ --- --- Input signal ○ --- --- Channel information Channel list ○ --- --- Caption information ○ --- --- Note There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from equipment that has HDMI CEC function connected toTV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specification for each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied. For the detail on external equipment's operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. [For Recorder] You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV's information above except Power On/Off key operation. When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel information). Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. 29 Advanced VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM"