Main
unit
Features
This is the preferred connection for best sound and
true surround sound.
This unit can decode the surround signals received
from your
TV,
cable or satellite STB. Refer to the
operating instructions for the
TV,
cable
or
satellite STB
for the settings necessary
to
output its audio from the
digital audio output to your home theater system. Only
Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this
connection.
• After making this connection, make settings to suit
the type
of
audio from your digital equipment
(Q
15).
This connection provides a much purer picture than
the VIDEO OUT terminal.
• After making this connection, select "DARKER" from
the "BLACK LEVEL" in the VIDEO menu
(Q
28).
To
enjoy
progressive
video
• Connect to a progressive output compatible
TV.
- Set "VIDEO OUT (liP)" in VIDEO menu to
"PROGRESSIVE" and then follow the instructions
on the menu screen
(Q
28).
This connection provides the best picture quality.
• Set "VIDEO PRIORITY" to "ON"
(Q
29, HDMI
menu).
• Set "VIDEO FORMAT" in Menu 4 (HOM!)
(Q
23).
VIERA
Link
"HDAVI
Control"
If
your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you
can operate your
TV
synchronizing with home theater
operations or vice versa
(Q
24, Using the VIERA
Link™"HDAVI ControI™").
• Make the audioconnection
(Q
above) when you use
VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" function.
Set
top
box
(STB)
or
VCR
(not included)
OPTICAL
IN
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Main
unit
terminal
Cable required
(not
included)
Video
cables
• Do not bend sharply when
connecting.
Optical
digital
audio
cable
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• Non-HDMI-compliant cables
cannot be utilized.
• 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.
Cable required
(not
included)
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OPTICAL OUT
TV
terminal
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RF
OUT
service or TV antenna
RF cable (not included)
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All Panasonic TVs that
have 480p input
connectors are
compatible. Consult the
manufacturer
if
you have
another brand
of
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Video
cable
Refer to the operating instructions for the
TV,
cable (included)
or satellite STB, or VCR for the settings necessary
to output its audio from the AUDIO OUT terminal to
your home theater system.
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•
Do
not
make
the
video
connections
through
the
VCR.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not
be
displayed properly.
• Only one video connection is required. Choose one
of
the video connections above depending on your TV.
•
If
you have various sound sources (such as Blu-ray player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to the available inputs on the TV and the
TV
output should then be connected to the AUX or OPTICAL IN terminal
of
the main unit.
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Audio
and
video
connections
Basic
setup
example