6RQT7540Getting startedSTEP 1 Connection≥The equipment connections described are examples.≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.∫ Recommended connection for your television[For]the[United]Kingdom]only[If your television does not have one of the terminals mentioned above, connect with the RF sockets only (➡ page 9). However, when using thisconnection, picture received from a satellite receiver may not be clear, therefore we do not recommend it.Q Link functionsQ Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡page 46). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead to thetelevision if using the Q Link function.The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operatinginstructions or consult your dealer.≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals∫ Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorderVideo signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright protectionsystems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.≥When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the input terminals onthe television side, not the VCR side.What kind of input terminal does your television have? Requiredcable(s)Page No. forconnectionsPage No. for TVsettingsScart Highly recommended connection.≥You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from thisunit by connecting to an RGB compatibletelevision.≥If your television has the Q Link feature, you canuse a variety of useful functions.Fully wired 21-pin Scart lead ➡ 7➡ 12≥If it’s a Q Linktelevision ➡11ComponentvideoThese terminals provide a purer picture than the S-Video terminal.≥If your television is compatible with progressivescan, you can enjoy high-quality progressive video.If you have a progressive compatible CRTtelevision, we cannot recommend this connectionas some flickering may occur.3 video cables ➡ 8 ➡ 12S-Video This terminal achieves a more vivid picture than thevideo terminal. S-Video cable ➡ 8 ➡ 12Audio/Video The most basic connection. Audio/Videocable (included) ➡ 8 ➡ 12AV INCOMPONENTVIDEO INS-VIDEO INAUDIO INR L VIDEO INBefore moving the unit, ensure the disc tray isempty.Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc andthe unit.TelevisionVideo cassette recorderCamcorderThis unitAmplifierTo AV3 input terminals (front)To AV2 or AV4 input terminals (rear)From AV1, AUDIO/VIDEO OUT orCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminalsDecoder or satellite/digital receiverFrom AUDIO OUT terminals orDIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminalTelevisionThis unitVCRTelevisionVCRThis unit