- 90 -Connecting note■ When adding new equipment...When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing thesetup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch theTV on. Set the input mode to correct HDMI terminal, and make sure thatthe image is displayed correctly.VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, is based on the control functions provided byHDMI and industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer ElectronicsControl), with unique function that we have developed and added. As such,its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CECcannot be guaranteed. Please refer to the individual manuals for othermanufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.■ HDMI cableThis function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.● For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer tothe operating manual for the equipment.HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interfaceautomatically.● This function may not work normally depending on the equipmentcondition.● The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this functionon, even if the TV is in Standby mode.● Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds whenplayback starts.● Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when inputmode is switched.● Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of theequipment.● If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” or later function tothe TV with an HDMI cable, the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTterminal can be output as multi-channel surround.● “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for the HDAVI Controlcompatible equipment.This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.