RQT89668ConnectionFrom the list below, please choose the connection method that fits your TV viewing environment best and follow the illustrations to connect your player.≥If you connect to a television using a 21-pin Scart cable➜ A≥If you connect to a television using an included Audio/Video cable ➜ B≥If you connect to an HDMI (➡ 30, Glossary) compatible television ➜ C≥If you connect to an HDMI compatible television and an HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver to enjoy surround sound ➜ D (➡ 9)The connection examples (ABCD) are the most commonly used methods for connecting the unit. For other connection methods, pleasesee pages 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 colour.Conserving powerThis unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is set to standby mode (approx. 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be usedfor a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.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), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.\For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Republic\of\Ireland\only\BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.Basic connectionsA Connecting to a television with a 21-pin Scart cableUsing a 21-pin Scart cable, you can simply connect the player directly to your television set.≥High definition video cannot be output with thisconnection. Use connection C (➡ below) or D (➡ 9)for high definition video.Two methods to improve picture quality≥If your television is compatible with S Video, select “SVideo (with component)” in “AV Output” of the“Connection” tab (➡ 23).≥If your television is compatible with RGB, select “RGB(without component)” in “AV Output” of the“Connection” tab (➡ 23), and select “Off” in “HDMIVideo Mode” of the “HDMI” tab (➡ 23).To enjoy an even richer sound≥Use connections G or H (➡ 10).B Connecting 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 be output with thisconnection. Use connection C (➡ below) or D (➡ 9)for high definition video.§ With audio cables, you can connect these AUDIO OUTterminals to the 2-channel audio input terminals of ananalog amplifier/receiver or system component toenjoy stereo sound.To improve picture quality≥Use connections E or F (➡ 9).To enjoy an even richer sound≥Use connections G or H (➡ 10).(Unplug the red and white plug.)C Connecting to an HDMI compatible televisionYou can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one HDMI cable.≥When you use 1080p (1125p) video output, please usePanasonic HDMI cables 5 meters or shorter.NECESSARY SETTINGS≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23, “HDMI” tab), set “HDMIVideo Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.To enjoy an even richer sound≥Use connections G or H (➡ 10) additionally.In this case, set “HDMI Video Mode” to “On” and“HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu (➡ 23,“HDMI” tab).With this connection, you can use VIERA Link“HDAVI ControlTM ”≥See page 18 for the details.AVAV OUTAVAV OUTManufacturedAC IN2ch AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUTCOMPONENTYP RP Bdirectly to TV.VIDEO OUTS VIDEOOUTFRONT R /RCENTER FRONT L /L7.1ch AUDIO OUTSUBWOOFERLLSURROUNDBACKSURROUNDRRCOAXIALDIGITAL AUDIOOUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)OPTICALLR12Please connectAVAVTelevision21-pin Scart cableAC mains lead (included)Connect only after all otherconnections are complete.Back of the unitTo a household mains socket(AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz)Cooling fan NOTETIPSAUDIO 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 BAVAC IN2ch AUDIOOUTTelevisionAudio/Video cable(included)VIDEO OUT§Back ofthe unit Cooling fanAC mains lead (included)Connect only after all otherconnections are complete.To a household mains socket(AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz)AUDIO/VIDEO IN NOTETIPSAV OUTAV OUTDIGITAL AUDIOOUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COAXIALOPTICAL CENTERSUBWOOFERSURROUNDBACKSURROUNDRRLL2ch AUDIO OUTL12RFRONT R /R FRONT L /LVIDEO OUTPlease connectdirectly to TV.COMPONENTVIDEO OUTP RYP BS VIDEOOUT7.1ch AUDIO OUTAVAC INHDMI INHDMI AVOUTBack of the unitHDMIcompatibletelevisionAC mains lead (included)Connect only after all otherconnections are complete.To a household mains socket(AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz)HDMIcableCooling fan NOTETIPSGetting started 11 Connection