VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) Terminal overview Back of the TV Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function HDMI cable Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI cable Home theater systems with VIERA Link function Optical cable AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function No optical cable is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting “HDAVI control 5” with an HDMI cable. Audio will be supported via ARC (Audio Return Channel) (p. 28) One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.
Connecting HD Camcorder/Digital camera Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the camcorder to this input. After connection, confirm the HDAVI control functions. (p. 30-33) HDMI / mini HDMI cable LUMIX with VIERA Link function If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that the connected equipment playback operates. HD Camcorder with VIERA Link function Note Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model.
Please refer to their respective manuals. When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) Some devices use Mini-HDMI terminal. HDMI (type A) to Mini-HDMI (type C) cable or adapter should be used. 29