Hdmi Functions - Panasonic TX-26LX70L Operating Instructions Manual

HDMI Functions

VIERA Link "
∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function.
This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre,
Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment with "HDAVI Control" function enables the following operations:
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Easy playback (p. 31)
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Power on link (p. 31)
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Power off link (p. 31)
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Speaker control (p. 31)
In addition, the equipment with "HDAVI Control 2" function enables the following operation:
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Easy control only with VIERA remote control (p. 31)
These features are limited to models incorporating Panasonic's "HDAVI Control" and "VIERA Link".
VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry
standard known as 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.
Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information. About applicable equipment, consult your local
Panasonic dealer or refer to the URL: www.panasonic.co.uk
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HDMI cable
This 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:
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• RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)
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RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
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Preparations
Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manuals of the equipment.
About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 33). Read the manuals of the equipment too.
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For the fi rst time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing setup
After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 14), and make sure that an image is displayed
correctly.
Display the menu
1
INPUT
MENU
ASPECT EXIT
OK
Select "Setup"
2
MENU RETURN
VIERA Link
OPTION DIRECT TV REC
Picture
Sound
1 2 3
Setup
4 5 6
Select "VIERA Link"
3
7 8 9
Setup Menu
0
VIERA Link
VCR
Software License
System Information
4
TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD
Set to "On"
REC
VCR DVD (default is On)
PROGRAMME
30
Control " ∗
TM
access
Main Menu
select
2/2
On Off
select
set
You can control some functions of the connected Panasonic equipment with this
TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV's signal receiver).
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If you cannot access the menu, check the settings and the equipment (p. 30).
Access and operate the menu of the equipment
Display "VIERA Link Menu"
Select "VIERA Link Control"
VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Recorder
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
Select the equipment you want to access
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"Home Cinema" means Player theatre,
Recorder theatre and Amplifi er.
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When the equipment with "HDAVI
Control 2" function is connected
VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Recorder
Access
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
and
Recorder / Player / Home Cinema
/ Video Camera
control the
Displayed the kind of the
connected
connected equipment.
equipment
Select the kind of the equipment
by VIERA
and access.
remote
control select
access
The menu of the accessed
equipment
(Input mode will be changed
automatically)
Operate the menu of the equipment
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Available VIERA remote control buttons (depending on the connected equipment):
Move the cursor / select the menu
Move the cursor / access / adjust
Store / Set / Access
RETURN
Return to the previous menu
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About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, input
Easy playback
mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.
When the connected Panasonic equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for
Power on link
the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)
When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby.
Power off
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This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer
link
function or auto power standby function.
You can control the theatre speaker with TV's remote control.
This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected.
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If you cannot access the menu, check the
settings and the equipment (p. 30).
Display "VIERA Link Menu"
Select "Speaker Selection"
Speaker
VIERA Link Menu
control
VIERA Link Control Recorder
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
Set to "Home Cinema"
or "TV"
select
select
access
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When the equipment with
"HDAVI Control" function is connected
VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Recorder
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera
Displayed the kind of the connected equipment.
But you cannot access it. Use its own remote
control to operate the equipment.
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When other kind or other manufacturer
of the equipment is connected
VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Others
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
Others
"Others" is displayed.
You cannot access it. Use its own remote
control to operate the equipment.
EXIT
Exit the menu
Display the operation guide for
the equipment
OPTION
The same functions with the
OPTION button of the equipment
Access when the key words are
displayed on colour bar
red green yellow blue
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Home Cinema
Amplifi er or Player theatre will be automatically
turned on (if it is in Standby mode) and the sound is
from theatre speakers connected to the equipment.
Volume up / down
Mute
•
select
The sound of TV speakers is mute.
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When the equipment is turned off,
TV speakers will be active.
set ■
TV
TV speakers are active.
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