Panasonic SC-HTB520 User Manual

(VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

TM

”)

1 Confirm that the HDMI connection has been 

made. (> 16, 17)

2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the 

connected equipment (e.g., TV).

3 For the optimal “HDAVI Control” operations 

change the following settings on the connected 
TV

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≥ Set the default speaker settings to this unit

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≥ Set the speaker selection settings to this unit.

4 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible 

equipment and select this unit’s input channel 
on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI 
Control” function works properly.

5 If a device is connected to the HDMI AV IN 

terminal, start play to check that the image is 
displayed correctly.

§1 The availability and function of the settings may vary 

depending on the TV. Refer to the Operating 
Instructions for the TV for details.

§2 If the TV has a default speaker setting within the 

VIERA Link setting items, choosing this unit as the 
default speaker will automatically change the speaker 
selection to this unit.

≥ 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.

≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of 
December, 2010) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control 
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with 
Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other 

manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link 
function.

≥ Be sure to set the digital audio output settings to be 

compatible with this unit. (> 25)

≥ To make sure that the audio is output from this unit’s 

speakers, select “Home Cinema” using the TV’s remote 
control to turn this unit on.

≥ The availability and function of the settings may vary 

depending on the TV. Refer to the Operating Instructions 
for the TV for details.

∫ Speaker control

You can select whether audio output is from this 
unit or the TV speakers by using the TV menu 
settings. 

This unit’s speakers are active.

≥ When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV 

speakers to this unit in the TV menu will automatically 
turn this unit on and select “TV” as the source.

≥ You can control the volume setting using the Volume or 

Mute button on the TV remote control.

≥ If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be automatically 

activated.

TV speakers are active.

≥ The volume of this unit is set to its minimum.

≥ If the TV is compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 4 

or later” the audio will automatically be output from this 
unit.

∫ Automatic input switching

When the following operations are performed, this 
unit will automatically turn on

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 and change the input 

channel to the corresponding source.
jWhen play starts on an HDMI connected device.
jWhen the input channel on the TV is changed.

§ Only when speaker output is set to this unit.

≥ If “Power off link” is activated on the TV, this unit will turn 

off when the TV is turned off.

∫ Automatic lip-sync function 

(for HDAVI Control 3 or later)

Delay between audio and video is automatically 
adjusted, enabling you to enjoy smooth audio for 
the picture.

≥ The delay information is automatically set if the TV is 

compatible to VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 3 or later” and 
the VIERA Link is set to “On”.
When the delay information cannot be retrieved, the 
audio delay is set to 40 ms.

What you can do with 

“HDAVI Control”

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