7
R
Q
T
X
1234
G
e
tti
n
g
S
tar
ted
≥
To listen to the TV audio on the sound system, connect
the optical digital audio cable, SCART cable, HDMI
§
1
cable or audio cable.
Refer to the operating instructions of the respective
devices for the settings necessary to output the audio.
§
1 Only when connecting to an ARC compatible TV.
Refer to “Connection with an ARC compatible TV” for
details. (
B
below)
This connection provides the best picture and audio
quality.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can
operate your TV synchronising with home theater
operations or vice versa (
B
15, Linked operations with
the TV).
≥
Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo
(as shown on the cover).
≥
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
≥
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50
(5.0 m), etc.
≥
For TV with more than one HDMI terminal, refer to the
operating instructions for the TV to determine which terminal to
connect to.
≥
Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed
properly.
≥
After connecting with the optical digital audio cable or HDMI
§
1
cable, make settings to suit the type of audio from your digital
equipment (
B
10).
(Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this
connection.)
∫
Connection with an ARC compatible TV
≥
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.
∫
Connection without an ARC compatible TV
[\\\\\\\\\AUX\\\\\\\\]
Use this connection when the TV does not have an OPTICAL
OUT terminal or when the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL
terminal on this unit is being used by the STB.
Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from the AUX terminal
on this unit to the AUDIO OUT terminal on your TV.
≥
When both the HDMI cable and SCART cable are
connected, there will be no RGB output from the
SCART (AV) terminal.
Using an outdoor antenna
3
Audio and video connections
Recommended connection to a TV
What is ARC?
ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also
known as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI
functions. If the TV is ARC compatible, audio from the
TV can be sent to this unit via the HDMI cable without
the need to make an extra audio connection.
FM ANT
(75 )
Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
≥
Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥
Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical
storm.
This unit
(rear)
75
≠
coaxial
cable
(not supplied)
FM outdoor
antenna (Using a
TV antenna (not
supplied))
The antenna
should be
installed by a
competent
technician.
Use the antenna
plug adaptor
(supplied)
Alternative connection to a TV
§
2 This connection will also enable you to play TV audio
through your home theater system (
B
10, Selecting
the source using the remote control). Select the
appropriate audio out (e.g. Monitor) on the TV.
AV
OUT
(ARC)
HDMI (ARC)
AV OUT
HDMI
(ARC)
TV
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
This unit (rear)
Be sure to connect to
the TV’s ARC
compatible terminal.
(Refer to the operating
instructions for the TV.)
AV
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
(ARC)
DIGITAL AUDIO
IN OPTICAL
HDMI AV OUT
AV IN
OPTICAL
OUT
TV
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Optical digital
audio cable
(not
supplied)
This unit (rear)
AV
AV
AV
SCART cable
§
2
(not supplied)
TV
This unit (rear)
Q
UICK ST
AR
T GUIDE
Q
U
IC
K
S
TA
R
T
G
U
ID
E
Q
UICK ST
AR
T GUIDE
steps 1–2
SC-XH150 EB_eng.book Page 7 Monday, January 10, 2011 6:57 PM
