Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT50B Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT50B Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 95 page image

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)95VIERA Link “ ”∗∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI andSCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 92, 93).These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.● Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Confirm the connectedequipment’s version of HDAVI Control.● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard knownas 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.● Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.● For information about applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer towww.panasonic.co.ukPreparations● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.● VIERA Link connection (p. 92, 93)● Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:• RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)● Use fully wired SCART cable.● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.● For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder may need to be changed. For details, read the manual of therecorder.● Download Analogue channel setting “Analogue channel download” (see below)● Set [VIERA Link] to [On] in the Setup Menu. [VIERA Link] (p. 45)● Set up the TV.After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.Select the input mode from HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 (p. 33), and make sure that an image is displayedcorrectly.This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:• for the first time• when adding or reconnecting equipment• when changing setupFeatures availableAnalogue channel downloadAnalogue channel settings can be downloaded to a recorder with an analogue tuner (where Analogue is stillbroadcast). Digital channel settings are not downloaded.● To download the Analogue channel settings[Q-Link Download] (p. 45), [Auto Setup] (p. 16, 53)Easy playbackAutomatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated (during playback or menu operations, etc.), theinput mode is switched automatically. When playback is stopped or menus are exited, the input mode returns to theoriginal setting.Power on linkWhen DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, theTV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is inStandby mode.)Power off linkWhen the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.● This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.