R
Q
TC
01
47
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STEP 1
Connection
≥
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥
Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥
Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥
Connect the terminals of the same color.
∫
Connect the AC power supply cord last
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(1
W
). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.
By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition TV, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (720p, 1080i,
1080p). You can also enjoy multi-channel surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals.
COMPO
N
E
N
T
V
IDEO OUT
(PROGRESSI
V
E/I
N
TERLACE)
AUDIO OUT
5.1ch
2ch
L
L
P
B
Y
P
R
R
R
SURROU
N
D FRO
N
T L/L
ER
FRO
N
T R/R
V
IDEO
OUT
COMPO
N
E
N
T
V
IDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
2ch
L
P
B
Y
P
R
R
P
B
Y
P
R
COMPO
N
E
N
T
V
IDEO OUT
OU
N
D FRO
N
T L/L
FRO
N
T R/R
V
IDEO
OUT
S
V
IDEO
OUT
or
AUDIO I
N
R L
AUDIO I
N
R L
V
IDEO
I
N
S
V
IDEO
I
N
COMPO
N
E
N
T
V
IDEO I
N
AUDIO I
N
R L
COMPO
N
E
N
T
V
IDEO I
N
COMPO
N
E
N
T
V
IDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
5.1ch
2ch
L
L
P
B
Y
P
R
R
R
SURROU
N
D FRO
N
T L/L
ER
FRO
N
T R/R
V
IDEO
OUT
Please connect
directly toT
V
.
V
IDEO
OUT
Please connect
directly toT
V
.
Please connect
directly toT
V
.
S video
cable
§
Video
cables
§
W
hen using this connection, the audio
cable (red and white plugs) should also
be connected.
Not used
WITH VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN
WITH COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Audio/
video
cable
(included)
Audio/
video
cable
(included)
You can connect the audio cable to the
2-channel audio input terminals of an
analog amplifier or system component
to enjoy stereo sound.
TV
Back of the unit
Select “Darker” from the “Black Level Control” (
➜
16, “Video”
menu).
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to a progressive output compatible TV.
1
Set “Video Mode” to “Off” (
➜
16, “HDMI” menu).
2
Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, then follow the
instructions on the menu screen (
➜
13
,
Picture Menu).
All Panasonic TV with 480p input connectors are compatible.
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.
or
AC I
N
AC power supply cord
(included)
To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60Hz)
Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) (
➜
20, Glossary)
COAXIAL
COMP
AUDIO OUT
5.1ch
2ch
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
L
L
P
B
P
R
R
R
OPTICAL
CE
N
TER
SURROU
N
D FRO
N
T L/L
SUBWOOFER
FRO
N
T R/R
HDMI I
N
HDMI I
N
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
5.1ch
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
L
R
OPTICAL
CE
N
TER
SURROU
N
D FRO
N
T L/L
SUBWOOFER
FRO
N
T R/R
HDMI I
N
HDMI I
N
V
IDEO I
N
HDMI
A
V
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICAL
CE
N
TER
SUBWOOF
COMPO
N
E
N
T
V
IDEO OUT
P
B
Y
P
R
V
IDEO
OUT
S
V
IDEO
OUT
Please connect
directly toT
V
.
§
Audio/video
cable
(included)
Not used
TV
Back of the unit
≥
Set “Video Mode” to “On” and “Audio Output”
to “On” (
➜
16, “HDMI” menu).
≥
W
ith this connection, you can use EZ Sync
TM
“HDAVI Control
TM
”. See page 12 for the
details.
TV
TV
HDMI cable
To the multi-channel
speakers
Not used
HDMI cable
HDMI
cable
Back of the unit
≥
Set “Video Mode” to “On” and “Audio Output”
to “On” (
➜
16, “HDMI” menu).
≥
W
ith this connection, you can use EZ Sync
TM
“HDAVI Control
TM
”. See page 12 for the details.
Amplifier
Amplifier
Back of the unit
≥
Set “Video Mode” to “Off” and “Audio Output” to
“On” (
➜
16, “HDMI” menu).
§
You can also use the S VIDEO and
COMPONENT VIDEO terminals.
HDMI cable
With HDMI compatible TV and
amplifier
With HDMI compatible amplifier
To enjoy digital high-definition video and high
quality audio with a single cable.
≥
You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound by
connecting an amplifier with other audio
terminals (
➜
6).
You can still enjoy multi-channel surround sound
when your TV is not HDMI compatible by
connecting an HDMI compatible amplifier.
≥
To enjoy high-definition video, connect to an HDMI compatible high-definition TV and set “Video Output Mode” (
➜
13
,
Picture Menu).
≥
Should you connect equipment that does not support CPPM (
➜
20, Glossary), the audio from the CPPM copy protected DVD-Audio cannot be output
from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the audio cable (L, R) of the Audio/Video cable to an HDMI compatible AUDIO IN terminal.
§
To the multi-channel
speakers
With HDMI compatible TV
To enjoy digital multi-channel surround sound
in addition to digital high-definition video.
Connectio
n
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