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Simple Setup
Cable connections
[Note]
≥Do not make the video connections through the video cassette recorder.
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 television.
To enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder using an optical digital audio
cable.
≥Set “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” (➜ page 24).
[Note]
≥
Using the connections shown above, you can output CD or DVD audio only.
≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection method, output will be in only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
Other connections for improved picture and audio quality
Television terminals
Cables required
(not included)
Main unit terminals Features
[Note]
≥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.
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This connection provides the best picture quality.
≥Set “Video Mode” to “On” (➜ page 25, “HDMI” menu).
≥Set “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 21, Picture Menu).
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”
If your Panasonic television is an HDMI
control
compatible television, you can operate your television
synchronizing with home-theater operations or vice
versa (➜ page 26, Using the EZ Sync
TM
“HDAVI
Control
TM
”).
≥Make the extra audio connection (➜ page 6) when
you use
EZ Sync “
HDAVI Control
”
function.
All Panasonic televisions
that have 480p input
connectors are
compatible. Consult the
manufacturer if you have
another brand of
television.
[COMPONENT\VIDEO]
≥Connect to terminals
of the same color.
This connection provides a purer picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥After making this connection, select “Darker” from the
“Black Level Control” in the “Video” menu
(➜ page 24).
To enjoy progressive video
≥Connect to a progressive output compatible
television.
1
Set “Video Mode” to “
Off
” (
➜
page 25, “HDMI” menu).
2
Set “
Video Output Mode
” to “480p”, and then follow
the instructions on the menu screen
(➜ page 21,
Picture Menu).
≥Do not bend sharply when
connecting.
[OPTICAL\IN]
This unit can decode the surround signals received
through the set top box, digital broadcasting or satellite
broadcasts. Refer to your equipment’s operating
instructions for details. Only Dolby Digital and PCM can
be played with this connection.
≥
After making this connection, make settings and select
sound effects to suit your digital equipment
(
➜
page 32).
5.1 channel amplifier connection
AV IN
HDMI cable
AV OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
PR
PB
Y
Video cables
PB
RP
Y
OPTICAL OUT
Optical digital audio cable
OPTICAL
IN
OPTICAL
IN
Insert fully with this
side facing up.
Main unit
Amplifier (not included)
Optical digital audio cable
(not included)
≥Do not bend sharply when
connecting.
[OPTICAL\OUT]
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