5RQT6981Setting upSTEP 1 Antenna and television connectionsPreparation≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord.To enjoy sound through other audio equipment (➜page 51)To enjoy progressive videoConnect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a televi-sion compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will notbe displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input terminals are com-patible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand oftelevision.RF INRF OUTVHF/UHFOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENTVIDEO OUT(480P/480I)Y P B P RR - AUDIO - LR - AUDIO - LVIDEOVIDEOS-VIDEOS-VIDEO (L3)(L1)IN 1 IN 3R - AUDIO - LR - AUDIO - LVIDEOVIDEOS-VIDEOS-VIDEOOUT 1 OUT 2R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEOOUT 1OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENTVIDEO OUT(480P/480I)Y P B P RAUDIOINR LVIDEOIN VHF/UHFRF ININS VIDEOCOMPONENTVIDEO INY P B PRCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminalThese terminals can be used for eitherinterlace or progressive output andprovide a purer picture than the S-VIDEOOUT terminal.Connection using these terminals outputsthe color difference signals (P B/P R ) andluminance signal (Y) separately in order toachieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.≥The description of the component videoinput terminals depends on the televi-sion or monitor (e.g. Y/P B/P R , Y/B-Y/R-Y,Y/CB /CR ). Connect to terminals of thesame color.≥After making this connection, change theblack level for a better picture(➜page 45, Video–Black Level Control).S-VIDEO OUT terminalThe S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture thanthe VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C)and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the tele-vision.)When making this connection, ensure you connect the audiocables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the televi-sion.When making this connection, ensure youconnect the audio cables to the corre-sponding audio input terminals on thetelevision.To the antennaOutdoor antennaCable TVIndoor antennaTelevisionAudio/Video cable(included)Antenna cable(usually discon-nected from thetelevision).To household AC outlet(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)This unitCooling fanRed White YelloworS video cable(not included)Do not connect the unit through a videocassette recorderVideo signals fed through video cassette recorders will beaffected by copyright protection systems and the picturewill not be shown correctly on the television.TelevisionVideo cable(not included)75 ≠ coaxial cable(included) ➜belowTelevisionIf the connectordoesn’t match➜page 53Red White YellowConnect last.Also connect the ACpower supply cords forthe other equipment.75 ≠ coaxial cable≥The signal from the antenna passes through this unit and alongthe 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television even when this unit isturned off. You don’t have to connect the antenna to the televi-sion.≥The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go throughthe 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the television. Make sure you connectone of the following terminals on this unit to the television: theAUDIO/VIDEO terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or theCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has noneof these terminals, consult your local dealer.AC power supply cord (included)Conserving powerThis unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it isturned off (approx. 3.2 W). To save power when the unit is not tobe used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.