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Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Ratings List for Lock
Recommended
A
V
Connections
Cable
In
COMPONENT IN 1
COMPONENT IN 2
R
L
Y
P
B
P
R
R
L
VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO IN 1
TO AUDIO AMP
AUDIO
S VIDEO
ANTENNA
Cable In
Y
R
L
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories.
Fabricado bajo licencia de Dolby Laboratories.
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
COMPONENT IN 1
COMPONENT IN 2
R
L
Y
P
B
P
R
R
L
VIDEO
VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEO
Y
R
R
LL
P
B
P
B
R
P
P
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
AV IN
VIERA Link
TM
Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder
(DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Refer to page 26-29 for Setup Menu settings and additional
control information.
•
Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On
again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit
can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check
that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater
playback operate.
Note
HDMI 1 is recommended.
When connecting to HDMI 2 / HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 (p. 20) initially before connecting to
HDMI 2 / HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 26-29).
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Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM
theater, or Player theater
For DVD recorder (DIGA) :
Connect with HDMI cable
For RAM theater and Player theater:
Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program
through the theater system.
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Connecting this unit to a DVD
recorder (DIGA) and AV amp
When using an “VIERA Link” audio-
video amplifier and a compatible DVD
recorder (DIGA) recorder, use a daisy
chain connection 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).
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Setting of this unit after connection
After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link setting”) to “On” using the Setup
menu. (p. 21, 24-25).
Note
Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their
respective 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.)
About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment.
HDMI cable
AUDIO
IN
HDMI
(AV OUT)
HDMI
(AV OUT)
RAM theater / Player
theater with VIERA Link
function
or
HDMI
(AV OUT)
AV amp with
VIERA Link function
DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link function
HD Camcorder
with VIERA Link
function
HDMI
(AV IN)
Digital Audio out
HDMI
(AV OUT)
DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link
function
Back of the TV
or
or
or
Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the
entertainment industry. (p. 31)
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U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NR
NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where
rating does not apply.
G
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PG
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
R
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
X
ADULTS ONLY.
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U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-based
Group
Age-based
Ratings
Possible Content
Selections
Description
NR
(Not Rated)
TV-NR
•
Viewable
•
Blocked
Not Rated.
Youth
TV-Y
•
Viewable
•
Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7
•
FV Blocked
•
Viewable
•
Blocked
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under
the age of 7.
Guidance
TV-G
•
Viewable
•
Blocked
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG
•
D,L,S,V (all selected)
•
Any combination of D,
L, S, V
Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
TV-14
•
D,L,S,V (all selected)
•
Any combination of D,
L, S, V
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA
•
L,S,V (all selected)
•
Any combination of L,
S, V
Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content.
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CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
E
Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C
Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.
G
General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
14+
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
18+
18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
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CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
E
Exempt - Exempt programming.
G
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal
or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans+
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light
or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or
more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
16 ans+
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense
violence.
18 ans+
Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
Caution
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and
none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:”
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
