Panasonic PT-AE8000U User Manual

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Using VIERA Link
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Using VIERA Link
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects projector and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy 
control of the home theater equipment using the projector remote control.
 
z
This projector supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. 
However, the available features depends on the connected device’s version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the 
connected device’s version of HDAVI Control.
 
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Even with devices from other companies, if it is HDMI specification CEC compatible, there are cases where same function 
can be used.
Summary of VIERA Link features
 
■ VIERA Link (HDMI connection only)
Connected device
Feature
DIGA Recorder 
with 
VIERA Link 
function
DVD Player/ 
Blu-ray Disk Player 
with 
VIERA Link 
function
HD Camcorder/ 
LUMIX Camera 
with 
VIERA Link 
function
Easy playback
*1
[POWER ON LINK] ( page 82)
[POWER OFF LINK] ( page 82)
[ENERGY SAVING MODE] ( page 82)
   ○ 
*3
    ○ 
*3
[UNUSED DEVICE ENERGY SAVE]  
( page 82)
    ○ 
*2
    ○ 
*2
Control the menu of the connected device 
by projector remote control ( page 98)
    ○ 
*2
    ○ 
*2
    ○ 
*2
Speaker control
*1 :  When [POWER ON LINK] ( page 82) is [YES], the input of this projector is automatically switched when playback on 
external devices such as a DIGA begins.
*2 :  Available with a device which has “HDAVI Control 2” or later function.
*3 :  Available with a device which has “HDAVI Control 4” or later function.
 
Note
 
z
Do not use a cable other than an HDMI High Speed 
cable that conforms to HDMI standards.
 
z
When connecting the projector and a “VIERA Link” 
compatible device, connect to the HDMI 1/2/3 input 
terminal.
 
z
With regards to Panasonic products other than this 
projector, check the manual for the device to be 
connected regarding description for “VIERA Link”.
 
z
VIERA Link can only be used with one display (projector, 
TV, etc).
Connection
DIGA Recorder/DVD Player/ 
Blu-ray Disc theater/Blu-ray Disc Player/
Player theater/HD Camcorder/ 
LUMIX Camera with  
VIERA Link function
HD Camcorder/ 
LUMIX Camera with 
VIERA Link function
DIGA Recorder with 
VIERA Link function
HDMI 
cable
HDMI 
cable
Amplifier with 
VIERA Link 
function
Speaker system
HDMI cable
Using an amplifier