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VIERA Li nk  HD AVI Control
VIERA Link  HDAVI Control  is a convenient function that 
offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV 
(VIERA) under  HDAVI Control . You can use this 
function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI 
cable. See the operating instructions for connected 
equipment for operational details.

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 the operating 
instructions for your equipment).

This unit supports  HDAVI Control 3  function.

HDAVI Control 3  is the newest standard (current as of 

December, 2007) for Panasonic s HDAVI Control 
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with 
Panasonic s conventional HDAVI equipment.

The TV with  HDAVI Control 2 (or later)  function enables 
the following operation: VIERA Link Control only with 
TV s remote control [for  HDAVI Control 2 (or later) ] 
( 29).

Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made ( 10).
Set  VIERA Link  to  ON  (

26,  HDMI  menu).

To complete and activate the connection correctly, turn 

on all VIERA Link  HDAVI Control  compatible 
equipment and set the TV to the corresponding HDMI 
input mode for this unit.

Select between  AUX  and  D-IN   to work with the linked

 

operations.
Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal (for 

AUX ) or OPTICAL IN terminal (for  D-IN )  ( 11).

1 Press [FM/EXT-IN] to select  AUX  or  D-IN .
2 Press [SETUP] to select  TV AUDIO , then press 

[

] or [

] to switch to  AUX  or  D-IN .

Whenever the connection or settings are changed, 
reconfirm the points above.

The settings for  TV ASPECT

* 1

 ( 24,  VIDEO  

menu) and  LANGUAGE

* 2

 ( 25,  DISPLAY  menu) 

will automatically follow to the settings of the TV.
(This may not work if the corresponding setting you 
have made for your TV is not available on this unit.)

* 1

When using VIERA Link  HDAVI Control  with 

HDAVI Control 3  compatible TV

* 2

When using VIERA Link  HDAVI Control  with 

HDAVI Control 2 (or later)  compatible TV

You can turn on this unit and the TV, and start playing the 
disc with a single press of a button.

This function also works if you press [

PLAY] on this 

unit s remote control when this unit is in standby mode.

Playback may not be immediately displayed on the TV. If 
you miss the beginning portion of playback, press [

] 

or [

] to go back to where playback started.

When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode, this 

unit will automatically switch to  AUX

*

 or  D-IN

*

. (This 

does not work when this unit is in  IPOD  mode.)

When you select  DVD/CD  as the source, the TV will 

automatically switch its input mode for this unit.

DVD-V VCD  When playback stops, the TV will 

automatically return to TV tuner mode.

When you select  AUX

*

 or  DIGITAL IN

*

 from  Input 

Selection  in START menu ( 15), the TV will 
automatically switch to TV tuner mode.

When the TV is turned off, this unit goes into standby 
mode automatically.

This function works only when  DVD/CD ,  USB ,  

AUX

*

 or  D-IN

*

is selected as the source on this unit.

When the TV is turned on, this unit does not turn on 

automatically. (Power on link is not available.)

When you press [

], only this unit turns off. Other 

connected equipment compatible with VIERA Link 

HDAVI Control  stays on.

*

AUX  or  D-IN  ( DIGIT AL IN ) works depending on 

the  TV AUDIO  setting (

above, Setting the TV 

audio for VIERA Link  HDAVI Control ).

-SLEEP

-REPEAT

MUTING

-FL DISPLAY

-PLAY MODE

SUBWOOFER

-CH SELECT

FUNCTIONS

SETUP

SOUND

LEVEL

TOP MENU

MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

START

PLAY
LIST

RETURN

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

SKIP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10

CANCEL

VOL

FM/EXT-IN

-W.S.

PL

OK

ONE TOUCH PLAY

Start disc playback.
This unit s speakers will be 
automatically activated (

29).

ONE TOUCH PLAY

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You can select whether audio is output from this unit s 
speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu 
settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of 
your TV.

Home Cinema
This unit s speakers are active.

When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV 

speakers to this unit s speakers in the TV menu will 
automatically turn this unit on and select  AUX

*

 or 

D-IN

*

 as the source.

The TV speakers are automatically muted.
You can control the volume setting using the volume or

 

mute button on the TV s remote control. (The volume 
level is displayed on this unit s FL display.)

To cancel muting, you can also use this unit s remote 

control ( 14).

If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be 

automatically activated.

TV
TV speakers are active.

The volume of this unit is set to  0 .

This function works only when  DVD/CD ,  U SB , 

AUX

*

 or  D-IN

*

 is selected as the source on this unit.

Audio output is 2-channel audio.

When switching between this unit s speakers and TV 
speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several 
seconds.

Y

ou can control the playback menus of this unit with the 

TV s remote control. When operating the TV s remote 
control, refer to the below illustration for operation 

b

uttons.

1

Select this unit s operation menu by using the TV 
menu settings.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions of your 
TV.)

The START menu will be shown.
e.g. DVD-V

The START menu can also be shown by using a 

button on the TV s remote control (e.g. [OPTION]).

When  DVD/CD  or  USB  is selected as the source, 
this works only during stop mode.
This does not work while iPod music playback 
screen is displayed on the TV.

2 Select the desired item on the START menu (

15).

When the on-screen control panel appears
e.g.  DVD-V  (when  Playback Disc  is selected from the 
START menu)

You can operate the playback with the indicated controls.

The on-screen control panel can also be shown by 

using a button on the TV s remote control (e.g. 
[OPTION]). 

This works only during  DVD/CD  or  USB  playback 
and resume modes or, while iPod music playback 
screen is displayed on the TV.

If the TV has automatically switched to the HDMI input 
mode for this unit ( 28, Auto input switching)
When you press [EXIT] button on the TV s remote control 
to exit VIERA Link Control, the TV will automatically 
switch to TV tuner mode. (This does not work when this 
unit is in  IPOD  mo de or, during playback or resume 
mode when  DVD/CD  or  USB  is selected as the 
source.)

Depending on the menu, some button operations 

cannot be performed from the TV s remote control.

You cannot input numbers with the numbered buttons 

on the TV s remote control ([0] to [9]). Use this unit s 
remote control to select the play list etc.

Playback/
menu access

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To view photos/videos from the iPod 

Ensure the video connection to the SCART (AV) 
terminal on this unit and select "VIDEO" from "VIDEO 
OUT  SCART" in "VIDEO" menu 
Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate photo/
video output settings for your TV. (Refer to operating 
instructions of your iPod.)

To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the 

appropriate video input mode.

Before connecting/disconnecting the iPod, turn this unit 

off or reduce the volume of this unit to its minimum.

Connect the iPod (not included) firmly.
Recharging starts when the iPod is inserted.

To operate through display of iPod, press [FUNCTIONS].

Play starts from the selected song.

1

Each time you press the button:

2

Press and hold 

and then press the button 

repeatedly within 3 seconds.
Each time you press the button:

Select "IPOD".
The iPod automatically switches to 
this unit’s display mode.

Music menu appears on the TV.

iPod/USB

iP od

Home Cinema

OK

Pla ylists

Ar tists
Alb ums
Son g s
Podcasts
Genres
Composer s
A udiobooks

e.g.

Enjo ying m usic

Select an item.

Press [

] to skip page by page.

To return to the previous screen, 

press [RETURN]. 

OK

RETURN

iP od

Home Cinema

Good mornin g
Ronaldo
Happ y da ys

3/ 20

2:43 -1:15

e.g.

Song
Artist

Album

Playback condition

Shuffle mode

1

Repeat mode

Current position

: Song shuffle
: Album shuffle

Off: Cancel

: Repeat 1 track
: Repeat all

Off: Cancel

2

Press

REPEAT

[

]

PLAY MODE

[

]

Hold the dock when connecting/disconnecting the iPod.
Attach the dock adapter which should be supplied with

your iPod to the dock for the stable use of the iPod.
If you need an adapter, consult your iPod dealer.

iPod

Dock for iPod

e.g.

Dock adapter 
(not included)

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You can also use the remote control to operate iPod 
menu.

[

]: To navigate menu items

[OK]: To go to the next menu
[RETURN]: To return to the previous menu

You can enjoy surround sound effect when you press 

[

] to turn on Dolby Pro Logic II

When using the START menu in "IPOD" mode
Select "Music" or "Photos/Videos".
Music:

 Shows the music menu.

 Switches to display of iPod.

iPod will start recharging regardless of whether this unit 

is on or off.

"IPOD

" will be shown on this unit’s display during 

iPod charging in this unit standby mode.

Check iPod to see if the battery is fully recharged.
If you are not using iPod for an extended period of time 

after recharging has completed, disconnect it from this 
unit, as the battery will be depleted naturally. (Once fully 
recharged, additional recharging will not occur.)

When connecting the iPod, ensure the USB device has 
been disconnected.

iPod touch (8GB, 16GB)
iPod nano 3rd generation (video) (4GB, 8GB)
iPod classic (80GB, 160GB)
iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) (2GB, 4GB, 8GB)
iPod 5th generation (video) (60GB, 80GB)
iPod 5th generation (video) (30GB)
iPod nano 1st generation (1GB, 2GB, 4GB)
iPod 4th generation (color display) (40GB, 60GB)
iPod 4th generation (color display) (20GB, 30GB)
iPod 4th generation (40GB)
iPod 4th generation (20GB)
iPod mini (4GB, 6GB)

Compatibility depends on the software version of your 
iPod.

1

Switch the iPod to its own display 
mode.
Proceed operations through display 
of iPod.

2

Play a slideshow or video on your iPod.
The picture will be displayed on your TV.

[

PLAY]

Play

[

STOP],

PAUSE]

Pause

[

]

Skip

(press and hold)
[

]

Search

FUNCTIONS

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