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VIERA Link Functions
Features available
Note
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This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
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For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with
VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable.
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For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via
an HDMI cable and/or either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV.
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Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:
• RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m)
• RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m)
• RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)
Preparations
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Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.
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Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.
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For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of
the recorder.
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Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu “VIERA Link” (p. 24)
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Set up the TV
After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the
input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 18), and make sure that an image is displayed
correctly.
This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:
• for the first time • when adding or reconnecting equipment • when changing setup
Channel download
Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Standby Power Save
Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby
Intelligent Auto Standby
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
Channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder.
Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched
automatically.
Set Power on Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function
“Power on Link” (p. 24)
When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the
equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)
Set Power off Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function
“Power off Link” (p. 24)
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.
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This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or
auto power standby function.
Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function
“Standby Power Save” (p. 24)
The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower
in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and
the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized.
When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power
consumption is increased to make startup time early.
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This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in
Standby mode and is set to higher consumption.
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This function will work when “Power off Link” is set to “On”.
Set Intelligent Auto Standby “On (With reminder)” or “On (No reminder)” in the Setup Menu
to use this function
“Intelligent Auto Standby” (p. 24)
When the TV is On, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode
automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from
HDMI, when Speaker Selection is changed to “TV” (except for watching a disc).
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If you select “On (With reminder)”, the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before
working this function.
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This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to
“Off”.
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