25Basic AdvancedSimultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products.This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.Connections to equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier,etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:Version Operations (See p. 27-29, for more information)HDAVI Control or later • Automatic Input Switching• Power on link• Power off link• Default speakers• Speaker controlHDAVI Control 2 or later • VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control• Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only)HDAVI Control 3 or later • Provides setting information (Language, time, etc.)• Automatic lip-sync functionHDAVI Control 4 or later • Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode)HDAVI Control 5 • Audio Return ChannelAudio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound signals tobe sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV to a connected audio device.■When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection,turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI 2 (p. 17),and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, is based on the control functions provided by HDMI and industry standard known as HDMICEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation withother manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.■HDMI cableThis 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-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)* For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment.VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI Control TM”Using Media player