Getting startedSQT081518ConnectionTo connect and register the USB HDD(optional)Refer to “Registering the external HDD(USB HDD)”. (> 67)About HDMI cableIf you use an optional HDMI cable, use the HighSpeed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cablescannot be utilized.It is recommended that you use Panasonic’sHDMI cable.When outputting 1080p signal or 24p (4K) signal,please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.• VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV oramplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does notdisplay “ARC” on the HDMI terminal, it is necessary toconnect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with a digitalaudio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier/receiver.• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV,set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 71, 79).When the unit is not to be used for a longtimeTo save power, unplug it from the householdmains socket. This unit consumes a smallamount of power, even when the unit is instandby mode.[approx. 0.2 W (“Quick Start” is not activatedand “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”)]Amplifier/receiver connectionsHDMI terminal• You will not be able to view 3D programmes or4K images with this connection if youramplifier/receiver is not 3D or 4K compatible.DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminalۂHDMIcableAmplifier/receiverTVHDMI cable(supplied)(ARC)(ARC)ۂCOAXIAL IN Amplifier/receiverCoaxial cable