CAn a panasonic t.v. remote,with viera link controls,be replaced with a remote that has apps and netflix buttons?

SOURCE: Home cinema/Viera link problem

Turn everything off and disconnect from mains.
Wait a few minutes.
Disconnect HDMI cable.
Turn on TV and DVD.
Connect cable.
If this does not work use a cable of different spec.
I had the same problem and now mine works .
Good luck.
T.P.

SOURCE: Panasonic Viera Remote Control is locked

I had somehow hit the SAP button! Turn it off, and you will get the use of your remote back! :) I don't know about your remote, but on mine I just had to hit SAP.

SOURCE: SET UP VIERA LINK PANASONIC PT960

The first question you need to answer would be, "Does your TV support Viera Link?" Most newer Panasonic TVs and other A/V devices support it, but it's hit or miss (usually miss) with other brands. I know Onkyo is one brand that has stepped up and offered Viera Link support on some of its devices, but I'm not sure about others. If your LG brand TV doesn't support Viera Link, you are out of luck and you'll have to rely on seperate remotes for the TV and home theater. If your TV does support Viera Link, the next question would be, "Are you using HDMI to connect the devices?" Viera Link can only communicate over HDMI (not component video, S-video, coaxial, composite, digital optical audio, etc.) If either of the aforementioned questions were answered "no", you can still connect your devices and use them normally, but you won't get the benefit of Viera Link communication between the devices. In that case you will likely have to keep using separate remotes.

SOURCE: viera link pop up problem...ANNOYING

You need to (either or both) change from Shop setting to Home, and turn off Viera Link demo.

Go into the menu, choose set up and re set to shipping settings.

SOURCE: Panasonic Viera Link stop working

Hey, you're not the only one to have this problem. Please see also
http://www.fixya.com/support/t5668469-viera_link_stopped_working_stating

Hope someone can help us all!