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Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
≥
Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
≥
This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your
television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other
equipment” (
➜
page 31).
≥
Refer also to “Other video connections for improved picture quality”
(
➜
below).
S-VIDEO OUT
≥
Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance
(Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
≥
Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than
the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals can be used for either
interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals
outputs the color difference signals (P
B
/P
R
) and luminance signal (Y)
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥
The description of the component video input terminals depends on
the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
B
/P
R
, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/C
B
/C
R
). Connect
to terminals of the same color.
≥
After making this connection, select “Darker” from the “Black Level
Control” in the “Video” tab (
➜
page 24).
STEP
4
Audio and video connections
Video cable
Basic audio connection
VIDEO
OUT
R
RF IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
AUX
AUX
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
Television
(not included)
Back of the main unit
Audio cable
(not included)
Basic video connection
VIDEO
OUT
R
RF IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO OUT
L
AUX
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
Video cable
(included)
Television
(not included)
Back of the main unit
Other video connections for improved picture quality
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
Television
(not included)
S-video cable
(not included)
Back of the
main unit
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
P
R
P
B
Y
Television
(not included)
Back of the
main unit
Video cables
(not included)
To enjoy progressive video
≥
Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
≥
Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (
➜
page 21, Picture Menu).
≥
All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
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