How to playback using VIERA Link on a Panasonic Camcorder.

What is the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™)?

  • VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
  • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using an HDMI mini cable (supplied) for automatic linked operations (Not all operations are possible).
  • VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an HDMI control function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the respective devices.
  • This unit supports “VIERA Link Ver.5” function. “VIERA Link Ver.5” is the standard for Panasonic’s VIERA Link compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional VIERA Link equipment.

How to set playback

  1. Press [MENU] → [SETUP] → [VIERA Link] → [ON]
    • If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF].
  2. Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable.
    • It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
    • VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. Read the operating instructions of the TV for how to set etc.
    • For model HC-VX870:
      • Connect to a Panasonic TV using a HDMI micro cable.
  3. Operate with the remote control for the TV.
    • You can select the scene or picture you want to play back by pressing ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ►, and then the circular button in the center to confirm.

The following operations are available by pressing the color buttons on the remote control.


Remote Control Button Function
Green Button
  • Switching the number of scenes/still pictures in thumbnail display (9 thumbnails → 20 thumbnails → 9 thumbnails...)
  • Zoom in on still picture
Yellow Button
  • Deleting scenes / still pictures.
Red Button
  • Zoom out from still picture.

Other linked operations

Turning the unit off

If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, this unit also turns off.


Automatic input switching

If you connect with an HDMI mini cable and then turn on this unit, the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] setting).Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.

  • Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel.

Notes:

  • If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices.
  • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
  • Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.


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