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RQT8997
Connection
From the list below, please choose the connection method that fits your TV viewing environment best and follow the illustrations to connect your
player.
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If you connect to a television using an included Audio/Video cable
➜
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If you connect to an HDMI (
➡
29, Glossary) compatible television
➜
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If you connect to an HDMI compatible television and an HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver to enjoy surround sound
➜
(
➡
9)
The connection examples (
) are the most commonly used methods for connecting the unit. For other connection methods, please see
pages 9 and 10.
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Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
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Do not connect through the video cassette recorder
. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
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Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
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Connect terminals of the same color.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off (less than 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long
time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
Basic connections
Connecting to a television with an Audio/Video cable
Using the included Audio/Video cable, you can directly connect the player to your television set.
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High definition video cannot be
output with this connection.
Use connection
(
➡
below) or
(
➡
9) for high definition video.
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With audio cables, you can connect
these AUDIO OUT terminals to the
2-channel audio input terminals of
an analog amplifier/receiver or
system component to enjoy stereo
sound.
To improve picture quality
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Use connections
or
(
➡
9).
To enjoy an even richer sound
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Use connections
or
(
➡
10).
(Unplug the red and white plug.)
Connecting to an HDMI compatible television
You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one HDMI cable.
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When you use 1080p (1125p) video
output, please use Panasonic
HDMI cables 5 meters (16.4 ft.) or
shorter.
NECESSARY SETTINGS
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From the Setup menu (
➡
23), set
“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI
Audio Output” to “On”.
To enjoy an even richer sound
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Use connections
or
(
➡
10)
additionally.
In this case, set “HDMI Video
Mode” to “On” and “HDMI Audio
Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu
(
➡
23).
With this connection, you can
use EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”
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See page 18 for the details.
AUDIO IN
R L
VIDEO IN
AV OUT
AV OUT
Manufactured
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Please connect
directly to TV.
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
2ch AUDIO OUT
7.1ch AUDIO OUT
L
1
2
R
FRONT R /R
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND
R
L
SURROUND
BACK
R
L
FRONT L /L
P
R
Y
P
B
AC IN
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
2ch AUDIO OUT
Television
Audio/Video cable
(included)
AC power supply cord (included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
Back of the unit
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
VIDEO OUT
a
Cooling fan
NOTE
TIPS
AV OUT
AV OUT
Manufactured
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Please connect
directly to TV.
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
2ch AUDIO OUT
7.1ch AUDIO OUT
L
1
2
R
FRONT R /R
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND
R
L
SURROUND
BACK
R
L
FRONT L /L
P
R
Y
P
B
AC IN
HDMI IN
HDMI AV OUT
Back of the unit
HDMI
compatible
television
AC power supply cord (included)
Connect only after all other connections are
complete.
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
HDMI cable
Cooling fan
NOTE
TIPS
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