9RQT9058When 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.Notes If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channels output, audio with 3 channels or more will bedown-mixed (¼ 84) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed). For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with adigital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable(audio cannot be output). Usually you can watch video from HDMI input on TV. When you want to play back VHS while recording on DVD,switch to input 1 on TV.Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by adding the HDMI cable connection between this unit and your TVas shown on page 8 and by doing the following.HDMI INAC INVIDEOOPTICALVIDEO VIDEOR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO R-AUDIO-L-LPRY PBDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)S VIDEOS VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTDVD/VHS COMMON OUTDVD PRIORITY OUTIN1AV OUTSET TOP BOXCONTROLINPUT 1AUDIO IN VIDEORear of TVRear of this unit Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (¼ 59, 60). (The default setting is “On”.)Audio/video cable(included)Red White YellowRed White YellowRegarding “HDAVI Control” functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linkedoperations are possible. [¼ 38, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)] Please use HIGH SPEED 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-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.),RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.HDMI cable(not included)Getting Started