Panasonic Viera TX-P42S30B Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic Viera TX-P42S30B Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 73 page image

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)73VIERA Link “ Control™”∗∗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.) withHDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 70, 71).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.Please confirm the connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control.• VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industrystandard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we havedeveloped 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 dealeror refer to www.panasonic.co.ukPreparations• Connect the equipment that supports VIERA Link.• VIERA Link connection (p. 70, 71)Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.Recommended Panasonic HDMI cables’ part numbers:• RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)• Use a 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 the recorder.• Download Analogue channel setting “Analogue channel download” (see below)• Set [VIERA Link] [On] in the Setup Menu [VIERA Link] (p. 34)• Set up the TVAfter connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 27), and make sure that an image isdisplayed correctly.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 isstill broadcast). Digital channel settings are not downloaded.• To download the Analogue channel settings [Q-Link Download] (p. 34) or [Auto Setup] inAnalogue mode (p. 40) or “Auto Setup” - when firstusing the TV (p. 12)Easy playbackAutomatic Input switching - When the connected equipment is operated (during playback or menuoperations, etc.), the input mode is switched automatically. When playback is stopped or menus areexited, the input mode returns to the original setting.Power on linkWhen the connected equipment starts playback or the direct navigator / function menu for theequipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on and the input mode is switched automaticallyso that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in Standby 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 standbyfunction.