8RQT8997ConnectionFrom the list below, please choose the connection method that fits your TV viewing environment best and follow the illustrations to connect yourplayer.If you connect to a television using an included Audio/Video cable ➜ If you connect to an HDMI (➡ 29, Glossary) compatible television ➜ If you connect to an HDMI compatible television and an HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver to enjoy surround sound ➜ (➡ 9)The connection examples () are the most commonly used methods for connecting the unit. For other connection methods, please seepages 9 and 10.Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.Connect terminals of the same color.Conserving powerThis unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off (less than 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a longtime, unplug it from the household AC outlet.Please use 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-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.Basic connectionsConnecting to a television with an Audio/Video cableUsing the included Audio/Video cable, you can directly connect the player to your television set.High definition video cannot beoutput with this connection.Use connection (➡ below) or (➡ 9) for high definition video.With audio cables, you can connectthese AUDIO OUT terminals to the2-channel audio input terminals ofan analog amplifier/receiver orsystem component to enjoy stereosound.To improve picture qualityUse connections or (➡ 9).To enjoy an even richer soundUse connections or (➡ 10).(Unplug the red and white plug.) Connecting to an HDMI compatible televisionYou can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one HDMI cable.When you use 1080p (1125p) videooutput, please use PanasonicHDMI cables 5 meters (16.4 ft.) orshorter.NECESSARY SETTINGSFrom the Setup menu (➡ 23), set“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMIAudio Output” to “On”.To enjoy an even richer soundUse connections or (➡ 10)additionally.In this case, set “HDMI VideoMode” to “On” and “HDMI AudioOutput” to “Off” in the Setup menu(➡ 23).With this connection, you canuse EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”See page 18 for the details.AUDIO INR L VIDEO INAV OUTAV OUTManufacturedS VIDEOOUTVIDEO OUTPlease connectdirectly to TV.COMPONENTVIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIOOUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COAXIALOPTICAL2ch AUDIO OUT7.1ch AUDIO OUTL12RFRONT R /RCENTERSUBWOOFERSURROUNDR LSURROUNDBACKR LFRONT L /LP RYP BAC INAUDIO/VIDEO IN2ch AUDIO OUTTelevisionAudio/Video cable(included)AC power supply cord (included)Connect only after all otherconnections are complete.Back of the unitTo a household AC outlet(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)VIDEO OUTCooling fanNOTETIPSAV OUTAV OUTManufacturedS VIDEOOUTVIDEO OUTPlease connectdirectly to TV.COMPONENTVIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIOOUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COAXIALOPTICAL2ch AUDIO OUT7.1ch AUDIO OUTL12RFRONT R /RCENTERSUBWOOFERSURROUNDR LSURROUNDBACKR LFRONT L /LP RYP BAC INHDMI INHDMI AV OUTBack of the unitHDMIcompatibletelevisionAC power supply cord (included)Connect only after all other connections arecomplete.To a household AC outlet(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)HDMI cableCooling fanNOTETIPSGetting started Connection