VQT2J5177When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, anuncompressed digital audio and video signal istransmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality, digitalvideo and audio with just one cable. When connecting toan HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television),the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HDvideo.≥ Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have theHDMI logo (as shown on the cover).≥ When setting video output to “1080p”, please use theHDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical” (> 70).(The default setting is “HDMI and Optical”.)Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition MultimediaInterface) TerminalRegarding VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM ”functionWhen connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or areceiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function,linked operations would be possible. [> 46, LinkedOperations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVIControl TM”/Q Link)]≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMIcable.Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m),RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.Using an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)Cable (not included)Notes≥If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channelaudio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down-mixed(> 92) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMIcable (some discs cannot be down-mixed).≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatiblewith HDCP.For display units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth DigitalContent Protection) that are equipped with a digital DVI inputterminal (PC monitors, etc.):Depending on the unit, picture may not be displayed properly or atall when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable (audio cannotbe output).AV1(TV)AVHDMI INHDMI OUTHDMI INHDMI AV OUTThis unitTVReceiverConnecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)If the 21-pin Scart cable is connected, the followingfunctions are available.≥ Direct TV Recording (> 29)