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HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video
signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High
Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p) HD video.
Set the following:
From the Setup menu (
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63), set “HDMI Video Output” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.
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Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
After connecting the unit to a television using an HDMI cable, set “Ctrl with HDMI” to “On”. (
➡
63)
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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.
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Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
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Set the HDAVI Control operations on the connected equipment (e.g., television).
Turn on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment, turn the television off and on, and then select this unit’s input channel on the connected
television so that the HDAVI Control function works properly. Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.
When the following operations are performed the television will
automatically switch the input channel and displays the
corresponding action.
–When play starts on the unit
–When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g.,
Direct Navigator screen, scheduled recording screen)
When the television is off and the following operations are
performed, the television will automatically turn on and displays the
corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
–When play starts on the unit
–When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g.,
Direct Navigator screen, scheduled recording screen)
All connected equipment compatible with HDAVI Control including
this unit automatically turns off when you switch the television off.
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The unit automatically turns off even when the FUNCTIONS screen,
any of the status messages, or any of the on-screen menus is
displayed on the television. The unit automatically turns off while in
playback or when scheduled to record. (In the latter case,
scheduled recordings remain effective after the unit turns off).
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Only this unit turns off when you press [
Í
DVD POWER] for
shutting it down. Other connected equipment compatible with
HDAVI Control stay on.
[Note]
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Even if the television is turned off, the unit will not turn off at the
same time in the following conditions:
–When you pressed [
¥
REC] and the unit is still recording
–When copying
–When finalizing
For your reference
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When [
1
] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input
switching” or “Power on link”, the playback image is not
immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to
watch the contents from where playback started.
In this case, press [
:
] or [
6
] to go back to where playback started.
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When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal is used for
audio output and the unit is connected to the television with an HDMI
cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the setup menu. (
➡
63)
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal
Connecting to an HDMI compatible television
Connecting to an HDMI compatible television and amplifier/receiver
AV OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
DIO-L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
G-LINK
OPTICAL
ONENT
OUT
IN1
AV OUT
IN3
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
G-LINK
OPTICAL
Television
This unit
HDMI IN
HDMI AV OUT
Amplifier’s/
receiver’s rear
panel
This unit
HDMI AV OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
Television
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If connecting to a television incompatible with CPPM (Content
Protection for Prerecorded Media,
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76), copy-protected DVD-Audio
cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect the audio
cables (red and white) to the corresponding audio input terminals.
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If you are connecting to a television that is only compatible with 2
channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down–mixed
(
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76) and output as 2 channels. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)
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For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI
input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when
connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)
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If the speaker setup cannot be completed on the amplifier/receiver, then
use the “HDMI Connection Speakers Setting” (
➡
63).
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If connecting to an amplifier/receiver incompatible with CPPM (Content
Protection for Prerecorded Media,
➡
76), copy-protected DVD-Audio
cannot be output through the HDMI terminal. Connect to the amplifier/
receiver with an optical digital cable or audio cables (red and white).
Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control
TM
)
What is HDAVI Control?
HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic television (VIERA) or receiver under HDAVI
Control.You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment
for operational details.
Automatic input switching
Power on link
Power off link
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