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This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround
sound on DVD-Video.
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound
(Audio Cable not included)
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for
Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio Cable
not included)
Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” ( 61).
Use this connection to play sound through speakers
connected to an amplifi er or system component.
You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the
audio cable connection between this unit and your TV on
page 8 to 10 as follows.
Notes
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant
for DVD.
Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the
terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.
Audio cable
(not included)
Rear of Amplifi er or
System Component
Rear of this unit
Red White
Red White
Connect an amplifi er or system component with a built-
in decoder displaying these logo marks.
Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an
uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted,
enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with
just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV
(High Defi nition Television), the output can be switched to
1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
Notes
If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with
2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more will be
down-mixed ( 91) and output as 2 channels (some
discs cannot be down-mixed).
For display units compatible with HDCP (High
bandwidth Digital Content 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).
Usually you can watch video from HDMI input on TV.
When you want to playback VHS while recording on
DVD, switch to input 1 on TV.
Using an HDMI (High Defi nition
Multimedia Interface) Cable
Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”
( 65, 66). (The default setting is “On”.)
Rear of TV
Rear of Amplifi er or
System Component
Rear of this unit
HDMI cable
(Only included in
DMR-EZ485V)
Audio/video cable
(included)
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
Regarding “HDAVI Control” function ( 40)
Please use HIGH SPEED 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-CDHG10
(1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.),
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m
/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.
Insert fully with
this side up.