Panasonic SA-BX500PP, Service Manual

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5.3. Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Using the VIERA Link "HDAVI Control
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What is
VIERA Link
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is a new name for EZ Sync
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VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" ?
VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and
a P anasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recor der (DIGA) under "HDAVI Control". You can use this function
by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable . See the operating instructions f or connected
equipment for operational details.
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.
This unit suppor ts "HDAVI Control 1" function.
This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
1
You can select "Speaker Selection" ("Home Cinema" or "TV").
Home Cinema: This unit will be automatically turned on if it is in standby mode and the sound is from the speakers
connected to this unit.You can also adjust the volume level by using the volume control buttons.
TV: TV speakers are active.
2
When you switch off the TV (VIERA), this unit automatically turns off.
(This operation is unavailable when you set the input source as "FM ", "AM ", "CD " or "OPTION P. " on this unit.)
When VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" compatible recorder (DIGA) is connected with HDMI cable, the recorder (DIGA)
also turns off.
Note
When you operate the TV (VIERA) such as selecting a channel this unit’s input selector will automatically switch to "TV ".
When you operate DVD recorder (DIGA), this unit's input selector will automatically switch to "DVD R.".
To operate other functions, use this unit’s remote control.
What you can do with VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"
For correct use of VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"
Use TV (VIERA)'s remote control to select "Home Cinema" without turning on this unit (including the
remote control). (This unit is automatically turned on.)
Use the TV (VIERA)'s remote control to operate.
See TV (VIERA)'s operating instructions for details.
Connect your home theater equipment (VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" compatible VIERA television and DIGA DVD
recorder) with an HDMI cable.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.),
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
This unit incorporates HDMI (V .1.3 with Deep Color) technology.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) or less.
You cannot enjoy TV sounds on this unit with only an HDMI cable. Connect TV to this unit with the optical fiber cable to
enjoy TV sound.
Connection
BI-WIRE LF HF
L R
FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
OUT IN IN
CD BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDER VCR CABLE/SAT GAME TV
AUDIO
SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT SUBWOOFER
OUT IN IN IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER) (CABLE/SAT)
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3
FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK
S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO
L
R
IN IN IN IN
AC IN~
OUT IN IN OUT OUT IN IN IN IN
TV MONITOR TV MONITOR DVD RECORDER VCR CABLE/SAT GAME DVD PLAYER
BD/ (BD/
DVD PLAYER)
(DVD RECORDER) (CABLE/SAT)
1 2 3
DIGITAL IN
(DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER) (TV) (CD)
OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 3 COAXIAL
SUBWOOFER
Y
PB
PR
IN OUT OUT IN IN IN IN
TV MONITOR DVD RECORDER VCR CABLE/SAT GAME DVD PLAYER
BD/
(6-16 W EACH SPEAKER)
A OR B / BI-WIRE (4-16 W EACH SPEAKER) A AND B (6-16 W EACH SPEAKER)
OUT
CENTER
IN IN
FM ANT
AM ANT
OPTION V 1
LOOP
EXT
DC OUT 5V
500mA MAX
75 W
R L R R L L
LOOP ANT
GND
VIDEO
TV (VIERA)
Rear panel
HDMI IN
Digital audio
out (optical)
HDMI
OUT
D VD recorder
(DIGA)
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