Operating Instructions

60
RQT9118
You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit
to an amplifier or system component using the audio
cable or the optical digital audio cable.
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound
Use this connection to play sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier or system component.
AUDIO IN
R L
AV1
(
TV
)
AV OUT
AV2
(
EXT
)
AV1
(
TV
)
AV2
(
EXT
)
AV O UT
Red White
Red White
Rear of this unit
Rear of Amplifier or
System Component
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for
Better Sound
This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel
surround sound on DVD-Video.
OPTICAL IN
Rear of Amplifier or
System Component
AV1
(
TV
)
VIDEO OUT
AV2
(
EXT
)
RF
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM
)
OPTICAL
RF
IN
AV1
(
TV
)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AV2
(
EXT
)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM
)
Rear of this unit
Insert fully
with this
side up.
Do not bend
cable sharply.
Optical digital
audio cable
(not supplied)
Connect an amplifier or system component with a built-in
decoder displaying these logo marks or MPEG decoder.
Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 53).
Notes
When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital
audio cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable,
you can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting
“Digital Audio Output” to “Optical Only” in the Setup menu (➔ 55).
In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the television.
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.
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Connecting with an HDMI (High
Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable
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 Definition Television), the
output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the
HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
When outputting 1080p signal, please use the HDMI
cables 5.0 meters or less.
When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control”
function, linked operations would be possible. [➔ 38,
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control™”/Q Link)]
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI
cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m),
RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-
CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
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Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
TM
” function
Using an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) Cable
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
AV
AV 1
(
TV
)
VIDEO OUT
AV 2
(
EXT
)
AV 1
(
TV
)
OMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AV 2
(
EXT
)
AV OUT
Rear of this unit
Rear of TV
Rear of receiver
Connecting with a
Panasonic TV (VIERA)
If the 21-pin Scart cable is
connected, the following
functions are available.
Direct TV Recording
(➔ 23)
Watching pictures from
satellite receiver (➔ 16)
(In this case, make sure
to switch the television
input to “AV”.)
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HDMI cable
(not supplied)
HDMI
cable
(not
supplied)
Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”
(➔ 55). (The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)
Notes
If connecting to equipment that is only audio compatible with 2
channels audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down-
mixed (➔ 72) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an
HDMI cable (some discs cannot be down-mixed).
For display units compatible with HDCP (High-Band width Digital
Content Protection) that are equipped with a digital DVI input
terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, picture may not display properly or at all
when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio cannot be
output).
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Additional Connections
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