14RQT8027STEP 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 televisionQ Link functionsQ Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡ 69). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to the televisionif using the Q Link functions.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)∫ When the unit is not to be used for a long timeTo save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. Thisunit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off[approx. 3 W (Power Save mode)]When “Power Save” is set to “On”, the “Quick Start” function doesnot work.∫ Connect the unit directly to the televisionIf you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassetterecorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyrightprotection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCRConnect to the input terminals on the television side if there areboth television and VCR input terminals.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 cable ➡ 15➡ 19≥If it’s a Q Linktelevision ➡ 18ComponentvideoThese terminals provide a purer picture than the SVideo 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 ➡ 16 ➡ 19S Video This terminal achieves a more vivid picture than thevideo terminal. S Video cable ➡ 16 ➡ 19Audio/Video The most basic connection. Audio/Videocable (included) ➡ 16 ➡ 19AV INCOMPONENTVIDEO INS VIDEO INAUDIO INR L VIDEO INTelevisionThis unitVCRTelevisionVCRThis unitSTEP 1 Connection